Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Glen Ridge, New Jersey
- Price $30.00 - $40.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at the Ashenfelter 8K Classic and the Tom Fleming 2K on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in the charming town of Glen Ridge, Essex. This vibrant event supports the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation and promises an exhilarating experience for participants of all ages. The 8K Run, kicking off at 9:00 AM, pays tribute to local hero and Olympic Champion Horace Ashenfelter, while the Tom Fleming 2K Run, starting at 8:15 AM, honors the legendary marathoner who triumphed in the 1973 and 1975 New York City Marathons.
Runners can look forward to a USATF Certified 8K course that offers a relatively flat route with two water stops, winding through the historic streets of Glen Ridge. The 2K course is also USATF certified, featuring a scenic out-and-back route on Ridgewood Avenue. With the USATF NJ All Divisions 8K Championships offering 700 points and a special discount for USATF NJ members, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Awards will be available for grab and go, making it easy for participants to
Runners can look forward to a USATF Certified 8K course that offers a relatively flat route with two water stops, winding through the historic streets of Glen Ridge. The 2K course is also USATF certified, featuring a scenic out-and-back route on Ridgewood Avenue. With the USATF NJ All Divisions 8K Championships offering 700 points and a special discount for USATF NJ members, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Awards will be available for grab and go, making it easy for participants to
Organiser's Description
Please join us for the 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.
USATFNJ All Divisions 8K Championships - 700 Points - USATF NJ Members receive a $3 discount Up until 11/21 (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.
USATFNJ All Divisions 8K Championships - 700 Points - USATF NJ Members receive a $3 discount Up until 11/21 (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.
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