Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Glen Ridge, New Jersey
- Price $30.00 - $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of running at the 27th Annual Ashenfelter 8K Classic and the Tom Fleming 2K, taking place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the charming town of Glen Ridge, Essex. This exciting event kicks off with the 2K run at 8:15 AM, followed by the main event, the 8K run, starting at 9:00 AM.
The 8K race honors local hero Horace Ashenfelter, an Olympic Champion famed for his steeplechase triumph at the 1952 Helsinki Games. Runners will enjoy a certified, relatively flat course featuring two water stops as they navigate the picturesque streets of historic Glen Ridge. The Tom Fleming 2K honors another local legend, Tom Fleming, a two-time winner of the New York City Marathon. With discounted registration for USATF NJ members available until five days before the event, it’s a perfect opportunity to join the community and support the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of fun, fitness, and local pride!
The 8K race honors local hero Horace Ashenfelter, an Olympic Champion famed for his steeplechase triumph at the 1952 Helsinki Games. Runners will enjoy a certified, relatively flat course featuring two water stops as they navigate the picturesque streets of historic Glen Ridge. The Tom Fleming 2K honors another local legend, Tom Fleming, a two-time winner of the New York City Marathon. With discounted registration for USATF NJ members available until five days before the event, it’s a perfect opportunity to join the community and support the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of fun, fitness, and local pride!
Organiser's Description
Please join us for the 27th A8K Classic and the Tom Fleming 2K Run benefiting the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation.
Start time 8K 9:00AM, 2K 8:15AM.
The 8K Run honors local hero and Olympic Champion, Horace Ashenfelter, who won the steeplechase event at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland.
The 2K Run honors local hero Tom Fleming who won the 1973 and 1975 New York City Marathons.
COURSE: The 8K Course is a USATF Certified relatively flat road course with two water stops through historic Glen Ridge. The one mile course is USATF certified; an out and run back on Ridgewood Avenue.
USATF NJ Members receive a $3 discount Up until 5 days prior to the event (discount taken off during the registration process.)
To this All 8K Awards will be grab and go. Weather permitting the awards table will be in the High School parking lot other wise in the gym.
Start time 8K 9:00AM, 2K 8:15AM.
The 8K Run honors local hero and Olympic Champion, Horace Ashenfelter, who won the steeplechase event at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland.
The 2K Run honors local hero Tom Fleming who won the 1973 and 1975 New York City Marathons.
COURSE: The 8K Course is a USATF Certified relatively flat road course with two water stops through historic Glen Ridge. The one mile course is USATF certified; an out and run back on Ridgewood Avenue.
USATF NJ Members receive a $3 discount Up until 5 days prior to the event (discount taken off during the registration process.)
To this All 8K Awards will be grab and go. Weather permitting the awards table will be in the High School parking lot other wise in the gym.
Races
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a8k
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$35.00
OPENS 01 AUG 26 -
Tom Fleming 2K
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:15AM EST)
$30.00
OPENS 01 AUG 26
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200 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge High School, Glen Ridge, 07028, NJ, United States
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