Crossroads Half Marathon
- Date Sun 27th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Metuchen, New Jersey
- Price $11.59
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 5th Annual Crossroads Half Marathon on Sunday, April 27, 2025! Set in the charming town of Metuchen, Middlesex, this event promises a fast and relatively flat course along the beautiful Middlesex Greenway. Runners will take on a challenging yet scenic 13.1-mile route that showcases the natural beauty of the area while staying free of vehicular traffic.
The race kicks off at 8 a.m. with pre-race festivities starting earlier, including the National Anthem and essential instructions. Participants can look forward to water stations along the course and refreshments at the Start/Finish area, ensuring everyone stays hydrated and energized. With awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, along with a finisher's medal for all participants, this event is not to be missed. Don't wait—register early to secure your spot, as there will be no race day registration! Join us for an unforgettable running experience on this picturesque trail!
The race kicks off at 8 a.m. with pre-race festivities starting earlier, including the National Anthem and essential instructions. Participants can look forward to water stations along the course and refreshments at the Start/Finish area, ensuring everyone stays hydrated and energized. With awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, along with a finisher's medal for all participants, this event is not to be missed. Don't wait—register early to secure your spot, as there will be no race day registration! Join us for an unforgettable running experience on this picturesque trail!
Organiser's Description
Please join us for the 5th annual CROSSROADS HALF MARATHON race on a fast and relatively flat course.
EVENT:
Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 8 a.m.
Crossroads Half Marathon hosted by _Crossroads Running Club_ [http://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsRunning]
COST: $7.99 - $20.25*
*$7.99 (New Years 1-Day Special: Valid on January 1st only)
$9.99 (Early Bird Special: January 2 February 14/Valentines Day)
$20.25 (Last chance for us procrastinators: February 15 April 1) or whenever we reach the capacity.
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Weve been trying to host this race for free but unfortunately we are unable to continue to do so. Weve encountered too many no-shows and last-minute dropouts which raise our costs substantially and unnecessarily. We could never thank our sponsors and volunteers enough for all their help over the past couple of years.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course runs on the Middlesex Greenway, a picturesque open space resource within the communities of Metuchen, Edison, and Woodbridge. Situated on a historic portion of Lehigh Valley rail corridor. It is a 3.6 mile long and 10-foot wide, paved asphalt tree-lined trail. The course will be marked. We will also have a copy of the course map posted in the Start area.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
7:50 am National Anthem
7:55 Pre-race instructions
8:00 am Start of Crossroads Half Marathon
TIMING:
Timing will be provided by Compuscore [http://www.compuscore.com], a premier race timer in the area.
RACE CUTOFF TIME:
You must complete the 13.1 miles in 3 hours, or approximately 13:40 minutes per mile.
COURSE SUPPORT:
Water will be available at the Start/Finish area and around miles 2.9 and 4.3. Water and Refreshments will be available in the Start / Finish area.
AWARDS: Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female. Finisher's Medal to all the runners.
AMENITIES:
Free parking and Portable Toilets are available on-site.
MISC. INFO:
The Middlesex Greenway is free of vehicular traffic and the use of headphones is permitted. However, several crossing points are open to vehicular traffic, including the Middlesex CR-514. Always be aware of your surroundings. If you have COVID-19 or any variants of COVID or related symptoms, please be considerate to others and STAY HOME.
EVENT:
Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 8 a.m.
Crossroads Half Marathon hosted by _Crossroads Running Club_ [http://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsRunning]
COST: $7.99 - $20.25*
*$7.99 (New Years 1-Day Special: Valid on January 1st only)
$9.99 (Early Bird Special: January 2 February 14/Valentines Day)
$20.25 (Last chance for us procrastinators: February 15 April 1) or whenever we reach the capacity.
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Weve been trying to host this race for free but unfortunately we are unable to continue to do so. Weve encountered too many no-shows and last-minute dropouts which raise our costs substantially and unnecessarily. We could never thank our sponsors and volunteers enough for all their help over the past couple of years.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course runs on the Middlesex Greenway, a picturesque open space resource within the communities of Metuchen, Edison, and Woodbridge. Situated on a historic portion of Lehigh Valley rail corridor. It is a 3.6 mile long and 10-foot wide, paved asphalt tree-lined trail. The course will be marked. We will also have a copy of the course map posted in the Start area.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
7:50 am National Anthem
7:55 Pre-race instructions
8:00 am Start of Crossroads Half Marathon
TIMING:
Timing will be provided by Compuscore [http://www.compuscore.com], a premier race timer in the area.
RACE CUTOFF TIME:
You must complete the 13.1 miles in 3 hours, or approximately 13:40 minutes per mile.
COURSE SUPPORT:
Water will be available at the Start/Finish area and around miles 2.9 and 4.3. Water and Refreshments will be available in the Start / Finish area.
AWARDS: Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female. Finisher's Medal to all the runners.
AMENITIES:
Free parking and Portable Toilets are available on-site.
MISC. INFO:
The Middlesex Greenway is free of vehicular traffic and the use of headphones is permitted. However, several crossing points are open to vehicular traffic, including the Middlesex CR-514. Always be aware of your surroundings. If you have COVID-19 or any variants of COVID or related symptoms, please be considerate to others and STAY HOME.
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