The Race
The Ashenfelter 8K Classic (A8K CLASSIC) is an eight kilometer (4.97 Miles)
road racewhich is open to runners of every ability: racers, runners, slow
joggers, & even fast walkers! The A8K CLASSIC is also the USATF-NJ
8K Championship road race. The course is a USATF certified (nj00044gan),
relatively flat road course with two water stops through historic Glen
Ridge Borough. The race starts promptly at 9:00 AM on Thanksgiving morning.
The Ridge Romp One mile is a one mile fun run which is also open to runners
of all ages. The course is a simple "out and back". Starting
at Ridgewood Avenues and Snowdon Place going south along Ridgewood Avenue
for one half mile and then back again to Snowdon Place. This race starts
promptly at 8:30 AM.
The Course
For Race Map click here.
The Amenities
Breakfast with Horace Ashenfelter
Meet Olympic Gold Medalist Horace Ashenfelter at the Post Race Breakfast
and Awards Party at the Glen Ridge Women's Club. Sponsored in part by Whole
Foods Markets, Starbucks Coffee and Krispy Kreme Donuts.
Deluxe T-Shirts to all Registered participants of the A8K Classic while
supplies last. If you would like to view the 2005 A8K T-Shirt logo click here.
Championship scoring by Compuscore featuring the Championchip method
of scoring.
Race results will be available on the Internet at www.compuscore.com
The Prizes
A8K CLASSIC AGE GROUP
FIRST PLACE FINISHERS: A Commemorative Embroidered New
Balance Long Sleeve Cool-Max Running Shirt.
SECOND PLACE FINISHERS: A Commemorative Embroidered New Balance Short Sleeve Cool-Max Running Shirt.
THIRD PLACE FINISHERS: A Commemorative Embroidered New Balance Long Sleeve Cool-Max Tank Top.
CATEGORIES:
Those prizes will be awarded in each of the following divisions: Overall,
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, etc. through all Master's Divisions.
ALSO
CERAMIC COFFEE MUGS:
To the first 100 male and first 100 female
finishers in the A8K CLASSIC.
2006 USATF-NJ 8K Championship Prize Money
Prize Money for the 2006 USATF-NJ Members Only
1st Place - $200.00
2nd Place - $150.00
3rd Place - $ 100.00
4th Place - $ 75.00
5th Place - $ 50.00
Ridger Romp One Mile Run
All participants of the One-mile Ridger Romp Fun Run will
receive ribbons & a commemorative nylon sports bag..
The Fees
Pre $17.00 or $15.00 for USATF-NJ members
Postmarked by 11/17/05; Post Registration $20.00
Ridger Romp: $5.00
Family Team Competition
Register As Many Family Members as you like, however only the top
three will score. Scoring is based upon the place finish in the runners
age group. Lowest score wins. Lowest possible score: "3"
For registration information call the race hotline
Directions
Address key:
200 Ridgewood Avenue,
Glen Ridge
New Jersey 07028
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