Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series
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When is Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series?
Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series takes place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 in Holmdel, NJ.
What distances does Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series offer?
Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series offers 31 events: 2K - 10/11, 2K - 10/25, 2K - 10/18, 2K - 9/20, 2K - 9/26, 3K - 10/25, 3K - 9/26, 3K - 9/20, 3K - 10/18, 3K - 10/11, 4K - 10/25, 4K - 9/20, 4K - 9/26, 4K - 10/11, 4K - 10/18, 5K - 10/11, 5K - 10/25, 5K - 10/18, 400M - 9/26, 400M - 9/20, 400M - 10/11, 400M - 10/25, 400M - 10/18, 800M - 10/11, 800M - 10/18, 800M - 9/20, 800M - 10/25, 800M - 9/26, Join the Shore A.C./Gone Running Junior Olympics Team (3 practices, 1 race x week & JO Champs), Join Shore A.C./Gone Running Team (1 practice & 1 race x week), Join Shore A.C./Gone Running Team (2 practices & 1 race x week).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2K - 10/11 | 2.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 2K - 10/25 | 2.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 2K - 10/18 | 2.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 2K - 9/20 | 2.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 2K - 9/26 | 2.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 3K - 10/25 | 3.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 3K - 9/26 | 3.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 3K - 9/20 | 3.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 3K - 10/18 | 3.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 3K - 10/11 | 3.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 4K - 10/25 | 4.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 4K - 9/20 | 4.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 4K - 9/26 | 4.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 4K - 10/11 | 4.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 4K - 10/18 | 4.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 5K - 10/11 | 5.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 5K - 10/25 | 5.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 5K - 10/18 | 5.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
| 400M - 9/26 | 400.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| 400M - 9/20 | 400.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| 400M - 10/11 | 400.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| 400M - 10/25 | 400.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| 400M - 10/18 | 400.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| 800M - 10/11 | 800.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| 800M - 10/18 | 800.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| 800M - 9/20 | 800.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| 800M - 10/25 | 800.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| 800M - 9/26 | 800.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| Join the Shore A.C./Gone Running Junior Olympics Team (3 practices, 1 race x week & JO Champs) | — | $355.00 | Register |
| Join Shore A.C./Gone Running Team (1 practice & 1 race x week) | — | $175.00 | Register |
| Join Shore A.C./Gone Running Team (2 practices & 1 race x week) | — | $255.00 | Register |
How much does Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series cost?
Registration for Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series held?
Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series is held in Holmdel, NJ at 44 Longstreet Road.
About Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series
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
Join our XC team
Join our XC racing team of all ages! Come train with us during the week and race on the weekends with the Shore A.C. Gone Running Cross Country racing team. Training locations in Manalapan, Marlboro, Manasquan, Middletown, and South Burlington. All races are at Holmdel Park.
Swag & Giveaways
Join the Shore A.C./Gone Running Junior Olympics Team (3 practices, 1 race x week & JO Champs): T-Shirt
Join Shore A.C./Gone Running Team (1 practice & 1 race x week): T-Shirt
Join Shore A.C./Gone Running Team (2 practices & 1 race x week): T-Shirt
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