Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K - Tom Fleming 2K
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External Event
Distance
1.2 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Please join us for the 27th A8K Classic and the Tom Fleming 2K Run benefiting the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation. Start time 8K 9:00AM, 2K 8:15AM. The 8K Run honors local hero and Olympic Champion, Horace Ashenfelter, who won the steeplechase event at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. The 2K Run honors local hero Tom Fleming who won the 1973 and 1975 New York City Marathons. COURSE: The 8K Course is a USATF Certified “relatively flat” road course with two water stops through historic Glen Ridge. The one mile course is USATF certified; an out and run back on Ridgewood Avenue. USATF NJ Members receive a $3 discount Up until 5 days prior to the event (discount taken off during the registration process.) To this All 8K Awards will be grab and go. Weather permitting the awards table will be in the High School parking lot other wise in the gym.
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Glen Ridge, NJ, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Glen Ridge, NJ, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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