Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series

🏃‍♂️ SHORE A.C. LESTER WRIGHT JR. YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY SERIES

📅 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Sunday, September 21: Holmdel Park
• Saturday, September 27: Holmdel Park
• Sunday, October 14: Holmdel Park
• Sunday, October 21: Holmdel Park
• Sunday, October 28: Holmdel Park

📍 EVENT LOCATIONS

• Location: Holmdel Park – 44 Longstreet Road Holmdel, NJ
• Starting Line: by the main shelter across from the farm
• Finish Line: in the field across from the main shelter parking lot

⏰ RACE SCHEDULE

• 8:00 AM: Bib pick up (Packet pick up will be available for coaches)
• 9:00 AM: 400M (Grade K & younger, co-ed)
• 9:05 AM: 800M (Grades 1 & 2, co-ed)
• 9:15 AM: 2K (Grades 3 & 4, co-ed)
• 9:30 AM: 3K (Grades 5 & 6, co-ed)
• 9:45 AM: 4K/5K (Grades 7 & 8+, co-ed)

🏆 RACE RESULTS

• Check out the results at www.vipertiming.com.

📝 REGISTRATION

• Pre-registration: Please try to pre-register before getting to the park, as there is limited service, making registering on-site difficult.

ℹ️ RACE INFORMATION

• Distances: Competition is offered at various distances, including 400M, 800M, 2K, 3K, and 4K.
• Awards: The top 10 of each race get a ribbon.
• Teams: 3 runners to make a team and score.
• Registration Closing: Each week, registration will close 24 hours before the start time.

🏅 CHAMPIONSHIP MEET

• Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
• Location: Holmdel Park
• Start Time: 9:00 AM

🎖️ Awards Ceremony

• The top 10 boys and girls in each race will receive a medal.
• The top boy and girl teams in each distance of the Championship Meet will also receive a trophy.
• The top boy and girl in each age group for the series will receive a trophy.

🌀 Join Shore A.C.'s Gone Running XC Team

• This is a great training option for youth runners. Our program runs from Sept. 9 to Nov. 6.
• Training locations are available in Manalapan, Middletown, and Manasquan.
• By joining the club's Gone Running cross country team, you will receive racing opportunities and practice sessions.

🧑‍🏫 Shore A.C./Gone Running Registration Options

• Train and Race the series: 8 Practices, 6 Races, and Shore A.C. singlet: $175
• Race on the fly: Register per race - $10

👶 SUGGESTED RACES BY AGE/GRADE

• 400M: ages 6 and under (Kindergarten and younger)
• 800M: ages 7 - 8 (Grades 1 and 2)
• 2K: ages 8 - 10 (Grades 3 and 4)
• 3K: ages 10 - 12 (Grades 5 and 6)
• 4K: ages 12 - 14 (Grades 7 and 8)

📏 USATF STANDARDS

• 800M: ages 6 and under
• 2K: ages 7 and 8
• 3K: ages 9 to 12
• 4K: ages 13 and 14
• 5K: ages 15+

❓ RACE QUESTIONS

• Contact Maurice Bell, Joe Compagni, or Erin O'Neill

🔗 More Information

• Visit the race page for more details