Saint James Almost Winter Classic 5k
- Date Sat 9th November 2024
- Time 1:00PM EST
- Location Basking Ridge, New Jersey
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Saint James Almost Winter Classic 5K on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Park in Basking Ridge, Somerset. This exciting race is designed to promote running among athletes of all ages in the greater Northern and Central New Jersey area, especially after the cross-country season. Runners will have the chance to compete for medals in various age and gender categories, with special prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers, including gift certificates from a local favorite, The Sneaker Factory.
The event not only fosters community spirit and healthy outdoor activity but also supports Catholic school education, with 100% of proceeds dedicated to enhancing educational accessibility. With professional timing by Compuscore, this race promises to be an organized and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting event that started in 2020 as a response to limited indoor sports opportunities during the pandemic!
The event not only fosters community spirit and healthy outdoor activity but also supports Catholic school education, with 100% of proceeds dedicated to enhancing educational accessibility. With professional timing by Compuscore, this race promises to be an organized and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting event that started in 2020 as a response to limited indoor sports opportunities during the pandemic!
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. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
CLOSEDThis is a LIVE Event on November 12, 2022.
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