Virtual Summer Solstice 5 Mile Run

Friday, June 23, 2023 Past event

6:30 PM EDT

Newton, New Jersey

$40.00 · 2 races

5km, 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for the Virtual Summer Solstice 5 Mile Run taking place on Friday, June 23, 2023! Although this year's event in Newton, Sussex, will be held virtually due to unforeseen circumstances at Kittatinny Valley State Park, it promises to be an exciting opportunity for runners to hit the pavement on their own terms. Participants can complete the 5-mile distance at their own convenience, choosing any course and time that suits them between June 14 and June 22, 2024. This event is open to runners aged 21 and older, making it a perfect way to celebrate the longest day of the year while challenging yourself and connecting with the running community. Lace up your shoes and prepare for a summer adventure!

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Jun 21, 2024

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Races

Summer Solstice 5 Mile Trail Run

Includes Hobo bag and finisher medals

To register for this event runners must be over 15 years of age. This is a Technical Course. Tower Hill is approx. a mile climb. The descent has several switchbacks for runners to either recoop or make up some time. There are single and multi-runner passing sections. There are short paved sections that connect one trail to the next on the course. Strategic points will be manned by volunteer runners who are very familiar with the course. Course includes at least 4 water stations. Lakleland Rescue Squad will be on site. They are also very familiar with the course. Please feel free to text (973.919.1373) or email Mare Galeos ([email protected]) with any questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing all of you on race day!

6:15 PM EDT

$40.00

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Summer Solstice 5k on Rail Bed

Includes Hobo bag and finisher medals

Hobo bag and finisher medals for all runners

6:30 PM EDT

$40.00

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Organiser's description

Due to issues at Kittatinny Valley State Park this year, we are not able to have any in person races. So we're going _VIRTUAL_!

Run your 5 Miler on your own course, at your own time, any time between June 14 and 22, 2024.

PLEASE NOTE THAT RUNNERS FOR THIS 5 MILE RACE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 21 YEARS OLD.