Sports
Shore AC Readies Fall Cross Country Series
Six-race 5K series will be held throughout Monmouth County.
For harriers throughout the Jersey Shore, the arrival of fall means one thing— cross country.
For the 18th year, the Shore Athletic Club will host its Fall Cross Country Series at locations throughout Monmouth County. The six race series offers a chance for runners of all fitness levels to compete.
Race director Marc Altenau of the Shore AC explains that these races are ideal for both elite runners looking for fast times or more casual competitors who want a challenge.
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"These races are very low key," he said. "This is a great way to step back onto the course with low exposure."
The series begins Oct. 1 and runs Saturday mornings through Nov. 5. All races begin at 9 a.m.
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The races dates are as follows:
Oct 1— Thompson Park, Lincroft
Oct. 8— Tatum Park, Middletown
Oct. 15— Wolf Hill Park, Oceanport
Oct. 22— Thompson Park, Lincroft
Oct. 29— Tatum Park, Middletown
Nov. 5— Holmdel Park, Holmdel
Each race will be a distance of 5,000 meters. The cost of registration is $5 per race. Participants may enter all six races for just $25.
For more information, visit the Shore AC online at www.shoreac.org.
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