Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- A8K · Tom Fleming 2K
From the Organizer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K?
- Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K is a running event held in Glen Ridge, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Glen Ridge, NJ at 200 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K
Nov 26, 2026