SHORE A.C.'S LESTER WRIGHT JR.
YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY SERIES
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, September 20 at Holmdel Park
Saturday, September 26 at Holmdel Park
Sunday, October 11 at Holmdel Park
Sunday, October 18 at Holmdel Park
Sunday, October 25 at Holmdel Park
Event Locations:
Holmdel Park - 44 Longstreet Road Holmdel, NJ
RACE SCHEDULE
8:00 AM - Bib pick up
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)
MEET INFORMATION
Competition is offered at various distances, including 400M, 800M, 2K, 3K and 4K/5K
Top 10 girls and boys of each race get a finish ribbon in weeks 1 to 4
Top 3 girls and boys of each race get a finish medal in weeks 1 to 4
To score as a team, you must have 3 girls and 3 boys
CHAMPIONSHIP MEET
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Holmdel Park
9:00 AM start
AWARDS CEREMONY
Top 20 Individual Boys and Girls per race will receive a medal
Top 3 Individual Boys and Girls per race will receive a trophy
Top Boys and Girls teams per race will receive a trophy
Top Individual Boy and Girl per race for the series receive a trophy
Refreshments and drinks
RACE QUESTIONS
Contact Maurice Bell, Joe Compagni, and Erin O'Neill
SUGGESTED RACES BY AGE/GRADE
400M: ages 6 and under / PreK and Kindergarten
800M: ages 7 to 8 / Grades 1 and 2
2K: ages 9 to 10 / Grades 3 and 4
3K: ages 11 to 12 / Grades 5 and 6
4K: ages 13 to 14 / Grades 7 and 8+
JUNIOR OLYMPICS USATF DOB GUIDANCE
800M: ages 6 and under
2K: ages 7 to 8
3K: ages 9 to 12
4K: ages 13 and 14
5K: ages 15+
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Register per race: $10
Train and Race the series:
Join our XC team: 7 Practices, 5 Races and 1 Shore A.C. singlet: $150
Join our XC team: 14 Practices, 5 Races and 1 Shore A.C. singlet: $225
By choosing this option, you are joining the Shore A.C. Gone Running cross country team and enrolling in the fall Gone Running training program at a location that works best for you. Training locations are available in Manalapan, Middletown, and Manasquan. This program is an excellent training opportunity for youth runners.
As a member of our cross country team, you will receive one racing singlet, have the chance to participate in five races, and attend 1-2 practices per week for 7-8 weeks. Cross country races will be directed by club coaches Joe Compagni and Erin O'Neill. Each location's head coach will lead the Gone Running and Workout Wednesday youth programs to prepare the athletes for the races each week.
Athletes who join the Junior Olympic team will take part in weekly training sessions, the Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series, and Saturday training for the Junior Olympics in Manalapan. They will also compete in the USATF State Championship in the fall.
Read more about Gone Running. Learn about becoming a Shore A.C. Youth Member.
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In Memory and Honor of Lester Wright, Jr.
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2021 National XC Champions,
Liliah Gordon & Jess Abbott
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