Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series 2026

Description

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

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, September 20 - Holmdel Park Saturday , September 26 - Holmdel Park Sunday, October 11 - Holmdel Park Sunday, October 18 - Holmdel Park Sunday, October 25 - Holmdel Park Championship Sunday!!

Event Location Holmdel Park – 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ The starting line is by the main shelter across from the farm The finish line is 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

Please try to pre-register before arriving at the park, as there is limited service, making on-site registration difficult.

RACE INFORMATION

Competition is offered at various distances, including 400M, 800M, 2K, 3K, and 4K. The top 10 of each race get a ribbon. 3 runners to make a team and score. Each week, registration will close 24 hours before the start time. Awards and medals will be given out on October 26 - Championship Sunday.

CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY

Sunday, October 25, 2026 Holmdel Park 9:00 AM start The race schedule is the same as above, followed by a picnic and an awards ceremony.

AWARDS CEREMONY We will have an awards ceremony and team scoring at the Championship meet on October 25. The top 10 boys and girls in each race will receive a medal. The top 3 boys and girls in each race receive a trophy, and the top boy and girl teams in each distance will also receive an award. The top boy and girl in each age group for the series will receive an award.

Join Shore A.C.'s Gone Running XC Racing Team: This is a great training option for youth runners. Our program runs from Sept. 8 to Nov. 5. By joining the club's Gone Running cross country team, you will receive 1 racing singlet, 6 racing opportunities, and 1-3 practice sessions per week for 8 weeks. Training locations are available in Manalapan, Middletown, and Manasquan. Middletown head coaches Joe Compagni and Erin O'Neill will coordinate cross-country races. Each location's head coach will instruct the Gone Running youth program and prep the kids for the race each week. Athletes who sign up for Option 3 will participate in Junior Olympics training on Saturdays in Manalapan and race in the State Championship in the fall. Read more about Gone Running.

Shore A.C./Gone Running Registration Options : Training locations in Holmdel, Manalapan, Marlboro, Manasquan, and Chesterfield

Train and Race the series: 8 Practices, 6 Races, and Shore A.C. singlet: $175 16 Practices, 6 Races, and Shore A.C. singlet: $255 24 Practices, 6 Races, and Shore A.C. singlet: $355

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 and 12 4K: ages 13 and 14 5K: ages 15+

RACE QUESTIONS

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