XC Summer Series
- Date Wed 30th April 2025 - Wed 27th August 2025
- Time 6:45PM EST
- Location Parsippany, New Jersey
- Price $54.00 - $91.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting XC Summer Series taking place in Ship Bottom, Ocean, from April 30 to August 27, 2025! This thrilling weekly event features a total of 15 races, each spanning a distance of 5K, perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Every Wednesday night, participants will gather at the scenic Central Park, formerly known as the Old Greystone Complex, which is also a popular venue for high school cross country meets.
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to cross country running, this series is designed to welcome everyone. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow racers as you tackle the course and take in the beautiful surroundings. Registration opens at 6:00 PM, with races starting promptly at 6:45 PM. Don’t miss out on the chance to compete, socialize, and celebrate the spirit of running every week! Sign up for the entire series or join us for individual races, and remember, all events will go on rain or shine!
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to cross country running, this series is designed to welcome everyone. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow racers as you tackle the course and take in the beautiful surroundings. Registration opens at 6:00 PM, with races starting promptly at 6:45 PM. Don’t miss out on the chance to compete, socialize, and celebrate the spirit of running every week! Sign up for the entire series or join us for individual races, and remember, all events will go on rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
EVENT DETAILS:
ARQ NJ TRAIL SERIES IS BRINGING BACK A WEEKLY SERIES OF 5K EVENTS FROM APRIL 30 UNTIL AUGUST 27 2025 ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. TOTAL OF 15 RACES OVER THE SERIES.
APRIL 30, MAY 7, OFF FOR THE 14TH, BACK ON 21, 28
JUNE 4, 11, 18 OFF THE 25TH
JULY OFF FOR THE 2ND,BACK ON 9, 16, 23, 30
AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27
THE COURSE IS IN THE OLD GREYSTONE COMPLEX NOW CALLED CENTRAL PARK AND A PART OF THE MORRIS COUNTY PARKS. IT IS ALSO THE HOME OF THE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY MEETS.
THE PURPOSE OF THE SERIES IS TO INTRODUCE CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING TO ALL PEOPLE. THE COURSE WILL BE OPEN TO ALL AGES AND ALL ABILITIES. WALKERS WELCOME.
COSTS PER RACE: PAY DAY OF WITH CASH, CHECK, VENMO OR PAYPAL FOR THE WHOLE SERIES OR 1 RACE AT A TIME. OFFLINE REGISTRATION LINK [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1odTrcBfJs06IQWjUnmJbs6Pa75w1OkejjxGo3b32Dk4/edit?usp=sharing]
DAY OF PRICES:
YOUTH: THOSE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL OR YOUNGER: $8 NIGHT OF REGISTRATION. ENTIRE SERIES $50
ADULT: THOSE OLDER THAN SCHOOL AGE: $10 NIGHT OF REGISTRATION. ENTIRE SERIES $85
ONLINE PRICE FOR SERIES
YOU MAY REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES AT ANY TIME: 15 RACES
YOUTH: $50
ADULT: $85
YOU WILL RECEIVE A RACE CHIP AND ACCURATE TIMING EVERY WEEK. AFTER RACE REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. NO SHIRT OR WEEKLY AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN.
EACH WEEKNIGHT RACE WILL GO ON RAIN OR SHINE. RACES START AT 6:45PM. REGISTRATIONS BEGIN AT 6:00PM.
ARQ NJ TRAIL SERIES IS BRINGING BACK A WEEKLY SERIES OF 5K EVENTS FROM APRIL 30 UNTIL AUGUST 27 2025 ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. TOTAL OF 15 RACES OVER THE SERIES.
APRIL 30, MAY 7, OFF FOR THE 14TH, BACK ON 21, 28
JUNE 4, 11, 18 OFF THE 25TH
JULY OFF FOR THE 2ND,BACK ON 9, 16, 23, 30
AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27
THE COURSE IS IN THE OLD GREYSTONE COMPLEX NOW CALLED CENTRAL PARK AND A PART OF THE MORRIS COUNTY PARKS. IT IS ALSO THE HOME OF THE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY MEETS.
THE PURPOSE OF THE SERIES IS TO INTRODUCE CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING TO ALL PEOPLE. THE COURSE WILL BE OPEN TO ALL AGES AND ALL ABILITIES. WALKERS WELCOME.
COSTS PER RACE: PAY DAY OF WITH CASH, CHECK, VENMO OR PAYPAL FOR THE WHOLE SERIES OR 1 RACE AT A TIME. OFFLINE REGISTRATION LINK [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1odTrcBfJs06IQWjUnmJbs6Pa75w1OkejjxGo3b32Dk4/edit?usp=sharing]
DAY OF PRICES:
YOUTH: THOSE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL OR YOUNGER: $8 NIGHT OF REGISTRATION. ENTIRE SERIES $50
ADULT: THOSE OLDER THAN SCHOOL AGE: $10 NIGHT OF REGISTRATION. ENTIRE SERIES $85
ONLINE PRICE FOR SERIES
YOU MAY REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES AT ANY TIME: 15 RACES
YOUTH: $50
ADULT: $85
YOU WILL RECEIVE A RACE CHIP AND ACCURATE TIMING EVERY WEEK. AFTER RACE REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. NO SHIRT OR WEEKLY AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN.
EACH WEEKNIGHT RACE WILL GO ON RAIN OR SHINE. RACES START AT 6:45PM. REGISTRATIONS BEGIN AT 6:00PM.
Races
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Adult 5K
Incl. $6.10 Fee
Wed 30th April 2025 (6:45PM EDT)
$91.10
OPENS SOONThe course has beautiful views, soft rolling hills, and a mixture of grass, gravel, and natural trail surfaces. -
Child 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Wed 30th April 2025 (6:45PM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS SOONThe course has beautiful views, soft rolling hills, and a mixture of grass, gravel, and natural trail surfaces.
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