Saint James Almost Winter Classic 5k
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 12:20AM EST
- Location Basking Ridge, New Jersey
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at the Saint James Almost Winter Classic 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in the beautiful setting of Pleasant Valley Park (Tobin Heath Field) in Basking Ridge, Somerset. This vibrant event is designed to promote post cross-country season running among athletes of all ages, from young children to adults, while also fostering a sense of community. Participants can look forward to a competitive yet friendly atmosphere as they race for medals in various age and gender categories, including Boys and Girls 13 and Under, High School divisions, and adult categories for both men and women.
The top three overall male and female finishers will be rewarded with gift certificates from the Sneaker Factory in Basking Ridge, with prizes ranging from $75 to $150. With professional timing provided by Compuscore, you can expect a well-organized event that celebrates athletic achievement and brings the community together. Plus, 100% of the proceeds go towards supporting programming that makes Catholic school education more accessible. Join us in this positive and uplifting event, and help us continue to promote healthy outdoor activities while building a strong running community in Northern and Central New Jersey!
The top three overall male and female finishers will be rewarded with gift certificates from the Sneaker Factory in Basking Ridge, with prizes ranging from $75 to $150. With professional timing provided by Compuscore, you can expect a well-organized event that celebrates athletic achievement and brings the community together. Plus, 100% of the proceeds go towards supporting programming that makes Catholic school education more accessible. Join us in this positive and uplifting event, and help us continue to promote healthy outdoor activities while building a strong running community in Northern and Central New Jersey!
Organiser's Description
THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE AT PLEASANT VALLEY PARK (TOBIN HEATH FIELD) IN BASKING RIDGE
WE ANTICIPATE THE FOLLOWING PRIZES:
MEDALS FOR THE TOP 3 IN EACH AGE/GENDER GROUP
* Boys 13 and Under
* Girls 13 and Under
* Boys High School
* Girls High School
* Men 19-34
* Women 19-34
* Men 34-49
* Women 34-49
* Men 50+
* Women 50+
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND TOP 3 OVERALL FEMALE WILL WIN A GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM THE SNEAKER FACTORY IN BASKING RIDGE
* 1ST: $150
* 2ND: $100
* 3RD: $75
We will once again be running at Pleasant Valley Park. THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE PROFESSIONAL TIMING BY COMPUSCORE.
The Saint James Almost Winter Classic is a race created by the Saint James School of Basking Ridge XC Team to promote post XC season running among child and adult athletes in the greater Northern and Central New Jersey area. 100% of the proceeds from the event go to help support programming and to make Catholic School education more accessible.
Donations are GLADLY ACCEPTED! Thank you for supporting Catholic schools.
The Saint James XC program is a leader in grade school cross-country in the state of New Jersey. We promote safe and healthy outdoor activity that helps children become better athletes and even better people. The Almost Winter Classic was created in 2020 because so many athletes had a limited opportunity to access indoor sports during the COVID-19 pandemic. When XC ended, there was no place for many athletes to turn for winter sports. In response, the SJS XC Community created a 5K club for its athletes and parents who wanted to participate. Since 5K race options were limited, we decided to create an event that would give runners the opportunity to compete in a friendly way and help to build our running community.
Saint James School was founded in 1965 and educates children Pre-K to 8th Grade.
_Shirts will be available for pickup at PVP on Race Day._
WE ANTICIPATE THE FOLLOWING PRIZES:
MEDALS FOR THE TOP 3 IN EACH AGE/GENDER GROUP
* Boys 13 and Under
* Girls 13 and Under
* Boys High School
* Girls High School
* Men 19-34
* Women 19-34
* Men 34-49
* Women 34-49
* Men 50+
* Women 50+
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND TOP 3 OVERALL FEMALE WILL WIN A GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM THE SNEAKER FACTORY IN BASKING RIDGE
* 1ST: $150
* 2ND: $100
* 3RD: $75
We will once again be running at Pleasant Valley Park. THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE PROFESSIONAL TIMING BY COMPUSCORE.
The Saint James Almost Winter Classic is a race created by the Saint James School of Basking Ridge XC Team to promote post XC season running among child and adult athletes in the greater Northern and Central New Jersey area. 100% of the proceeds from the event go to help support programming and to make Catholic School education more accessible.
Donations are GLADLY ACCEPTED! Thank you for supporting Catholic schools.
The Saint James XC program is a leader in grade school cross-country in the state of New Jersey. We promote safe and healthy outdoor activity that helps children become better athletes and even better people. The Almost Winter Classic was created in 2020 because so many athletes had a limited opportunity to access indoor sports during the COVID-19 pandemic. When XC ended, there was no place for many athletes to turn for winter sports. In response, the SJS XC Community created a 5K club for its athletes and parents who wanted to participate. Since 5K race options were limited, we decided to create an event that would give runners the opportunity to compete in a friendly way and help to build our running community.
Saint James School was founded in 1965 and educates children Pre-K to 8th Grade.
_Shirts will be available for pickup at PVP on Race Day._
Races
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Saint James Almost Winter Classic
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
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Elementary Girls Race 1
Sat 8th November 2025 (12:00PM EST)
Free
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Elementary Boys Race 2
Sat 8th November 2025 (12:20AM EST)
Free
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Middle School Girls Race 3
Sat 8th November 2025 (12:40AM EST)
Free
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Middle School Boys Race 4
Sat 8th November 2025 (1:00PM EST)
Free
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Pleasant Valley Park (Tobin Heath Field), Basking Ridge, Basking Ridge, 07920, NJ, United States
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