This was the 18th year of the Second Empire 5K Classic. They started supporting Trinity Academy 6 years ago and this has developed into an incredible event where they have combined their school Spring Fling with the 5K, One Mile Fun Run and Kids Dash to make a full and

"Ran this in 2013 and 2014. Last year, I followed it with the NYCM the following week.

Fairly standard NYRR race -- typical packet pick-up/ race start/ corral set-up/ run through Central Park.

The difference is the vibe. Given the ""kick-off"" to marathon week, all of the runners are pretty excited.

I ran this race a couple of times a few years back before they changed the course. I stopped running the race because I felt it was too dangerous with live traffic on both Ewing Ave. and Franklin Lakes Road going by as the race took place. Well they changed