SJTFC Cross Country Festival

Sunday, October 29, 2023 Past event

3:00 PM EDT

Willingboro, New Jersey

$5.00–$20.00 · 5 races

1km, 5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting SJTFC Cross Country Festival on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Willingboro, Burlington! This vibrant, family-friendly event is perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels, featuring an array of race distances to choose from. Participants can test their speed in the 100m dash or 400m run on grass, or take on longer challenges with the 1K, 1.5 mile, and 5K races—each offering a new course that boasts over 95% grass and trails.

The festival serves as the season finale for our youth cross country team, but it’s open to everyone! Races kick off at 2:00 PM, culminating in the 5K run at 3:00 PM. All youth participants aged 14 and under will receive commemorative ribbons, while the top 15 finishers in the 1.5 mile race will earn medals. Plus, every 5K participant will receive a unique wood medal, and trophies will be awarded to the top male and female three-person teams. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, cheer, and celebrate with the community!

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Races

100m Dash

Incl. Commemorative Ribbon

Course begins at common starting line, ends at turtle statue:

2:00 PM EDT

$5.00

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400m Run

Incl. Commemorative Ribbon

New course! Common starting line, two loops around softball field, finish at turtle statue. Lots of visibility and chances to cheer on younger runners!

2:05 PM EDT

$5.00

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1k

Incl. Commemorative Ribbon

Great intro course! Common starting line, Middle School start and first turn, 5k course finish

2:15 PM EDT

$10.00

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1.5 Mile

Incl. Commemorative Ribbon

Medals to the Top 15 girls and boys (but the race is open to all ages). Unofficial course records Payton Weiner , 8:41 2015, Derek Gess 7:51 2014

2:30 PM EDT

$10.00

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5k

Incl. Commemorative Wood 5K Open Medal

New this year - race is completely on trails (the sidewalk is no longer part of the revised course). Age group awards to top 3 (female & male) in 14 & under, 15-18, 19-39, 40-59 and 60+. Big thanks to Inkwood Books of Haddonfield, NJ for their support of age group awards. All finishers will receive a commemorative wooden medallion. Awards to top female and male teams in the 5k, sponsored by the South Jersey Athletic Club. Teams may include as many members as you wish, with top 3 finishers scoring. Course Records: High School: Briana Gess 16:57, Boo Vitez 14:57. Open: Jake Dinerman 15:19, Hollie Sick: 21:01

3:00 PM EDT

$20.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

A fun, family-friendly event featuring race distances for everyone. Have no fear! Although this is an all-ages event, we are very serious about providing a well-run, organized event that starts on time! We space the 5K Open so that we can finish the youth races and start the 5K exactly at 3:00pm. This event serves as the season finale for our youth cross country team, but is open to the public and all ages. Races include a 100m dash and 400m run (both on grass), and 1K, 1.5 mile (middle school championship distance), and 5K.New course for the 5K, run on over 95% grass and trails. Participants can choose one race only. The various race distances are not age-specific, and are provided so that anyone can choose a distance they are comfortable running. Each race will run in one co-ed heat. Commemorative ribbons for all youth participants 14 and under, medals for top 15 boys and top 15 girls in the 1.5 mile race, commemorative wood medals for all 5K participants, and trophies for top male and female three-person teams.

PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE PARTICIPANTS IN OUR FALL CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM, PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE THE DISCOUNT CODE PROVIDED IN OUR CLUB EMAIL AS THEY CAN ENTER THIS EVENT FOR FREE.

SCHEDULE:

100m Dash: 2:00pm

400m Run: 2:05pm

1K Run: 2:15pm

1.5 Mile/2.4K Run: 2:30pm

5K Run: 3:00pm