RVRR XC Summer Series 5k Race 3 (7/9) - discounts apply during registration
Tuesday, 9 July 2024· 19:00· Highland Park, NJ, 08904, US
About this race
Discounts applied during checkout:
Series entry - in advance: $65 / RVRR or USATF $55 / Age 17 or under $45 / 2.5km $28
Individual race - in advance: $20 / RVRR or USATF $17 / Age 17 or under $15 / 2.5km $9
Day of race entry will be: 5k $21 / 5k Age 17 or under $17 / 2.5km $10
4 nights of challenging 5k cross country races followed by pizza, hot dogs, drinks, and awards.
2.5k fun run option also available.
Youth Series - appropriate for all children ages 13 and under, these non-competitive races include quarter mile, half mile, one mile runs, and a lollipop dash (a short sprint to grab a lollipop!). Run as many as you choose. We want all the children to enjoy the events. Pizza will be served after the races.
Race Days:
Tuesdays: June 13, June 27, July 11 and July 25th
6:00pm: Youth Series registration begins
6:30pm: Youth Series races begin
7:00pm: 5k and 2.5k begin
What to expect
Written from race dataThe RVRR XC Summer Series 5k Race 3, scheduled for July 9th, 2024, at Highland Park, NJ (08904), marks the third installment of this popular cross-country race series. While specific historical details of this particular RVRR event are not provided, the "XC Summer Series" designation suggests a well-established, likely annual, offering from the Raritan Valley Road Runners (RVRR) club. Participants can anticipate a traditional cross-country 5k experience. Early registration is encouraged, as discounts are available for those who sign up in advance. Racers should expect a challenging but rewarding course typical of cross-country events. The terrain in Highland Park often includes a mix of grassy areas, packed dirt trails, and potentially some uneven surfaces, offering a departure from standard road racing. While specific weather conditions for early July can vary, runners should prepare for warm temperatures and humidity, making hydration and appropriate gear crucial. The event type "6" is not standard nomenclature and its meaning is unclear without further context. However, the "XC" in the title strongly indicates a course designed to test runners' adaptability to off-road conditions.
The course
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Weather on the day
Tue, 9 Jul 2024Rain, Partially cloudy
26.4°C
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