Kate Winston 
It’s time to lace up those sneakers in preparation for the annual Montclair Mile. Join in for one last hurrah before Summer ends for a block party and mile-run fundraiser. Taking place on the evening of Thursday, August 7th, the event will support Toni’s Kitchen, a food ministry of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Keep reading for all the details on the Montclair Mile on August 7th, 2025.
The Details
For the second year in a row, the annual Montclair Mile is back, offering a one-mile race, family activities, music, food vendors, and more to the residents of Montclair. Last year, the event garnered over 400 runners and walkers in support of Toni’s Kitchen. Tutor Shack, among other partners, are working together to advance and amplify Toni’s Kitchen and its mission.
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All runners must check in in front of Montclair Brewery at 101 Walnut Street before the race. The course for the run is 1/2 a mile, starting on Depot Square heading north. Runners (or walkers) will stay straight for approximately .2 of a mile before making a left onto Sylvan Place, another left onto Forest Street, and a final left onto Walnut Street before passing Montclair Brewery and a left back onto Depot Square to complete the loop. To run the full mile, the loop will be completed twice. For a visual, see the route on Strava.
The Montclair Mile is not a typical running event where everyone starts at the same time, but rather gives everyone an opportunity to be a part of the race and also spectate. The schedule will be as follows:
- 5:20PM – The Mellow Mile (Take it Easy, Walk it Proud)
- 5:45PM – Men’s Open Mile – Heat 1 (Goal Times: 6:59 – 12:00)
- 6PM – Men’s Open Mile – Heat 2 (Goal Times: 5:00 – 6:40)
- 6:10PM – Women’s Open Mile – Heat 1 (Goal Times: 8:50 – 40:00)
- 6:25PM – Women’s Open Mile – Heat 2 (Goal Times: 6:00 – 8:30)
- 6:35PM – Stroller Mile
- 6:50PM – Kids Dash
- 7PM – Paws & Pavement (Runner & Leashed Dog)
- 7:25PM – 4x800m Relay
- 7:40PM – Men’s Showdown Mile (5:00 or faster projected)
- 7:50PM – Women’s Showdown Mile (6:00 or faster projected)
- 8PM – Event Finish
All runners will receive a branded BOCO bucket hat as well as a drink ticket for a free drink at the Montclair Brewery for participating in the race.
See the website for more info.
About Toni’s Kitchen
Toni’s Kitchen was founded in 1982 by a group of parishioners from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, whose simple mission was to “serve our neighbors in need.” They borrowed the idea from another local soup kitchen, in which all guests in search of a hot meal would be served restaurant-style rather than the traditional buffet lines seen elsewhere.
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Toni’s Kitchen got its name from the head chef at the time, Antoinette “Toni” Green, who was often described as “spirit-filled and amazing”. Since then, Toni’s Kitchen has expanded with the help of the community and volunteers. Their goal today is to ensure reliable access to healthy food for the residents of West Orange, Montclair and Bloomfield. Toni’s Kitchen provides food for local residents in need while respecting their dignity, improving health, and fostering independence. They have over 2,000 volunteers to help fulfill this mission.
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