Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series
Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series is a running race on September 8 – October 31, 2026 in Holmdel, NJ, with entry fees from $10 to $225.
- Date
- September 8 – October 31, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Location
- 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ
- Price
- $10–$225
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 pre-register before arriving at the park, as limited service makes 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 25 - 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 will 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 our 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 include Manalapan, Marlboro, Middletown, and Manasquan. Each location's head coach will instruct the Gone Running youth program and prep the kids for the race each week.
Cross Country Train & Race Registration Options:
Training locations in Manalapan, Marlboro, Manasquan, Middletown, and Chesterfield
Train and Race the series:
7 Practices, 5 Races, and Shore A.C. singlet: $150
14 Practices, 5 Races, and Shore A.C. singlet: $225
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
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Tuesday, 9/8
High
82°
Low
63°
Sunny
Race Day 2
Wednesday, 9/9
High
86°
Low
71°
Mostly sunny
Race Day 3
Thursday, 9/10
High
86°
Low
64°
Mostly sunny
Race Day 4
Friday, 9/11
High
78°
Low
59°
Mostly sunny
Race Day 5
Saturday, 9/12
High
78°
Low
62°
Sunny
Host City
About Holmdel, NJ
City Elevation
199 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series
- Date
- September 8 – October 31, 2026
- Location
- 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ
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Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series
Sep 8, 2026