The cherry blossom 10 miler is a great race to kick off spring. Good course, organization of the race & affordable. Only downside is that with so many people eager to run & some relatively narrow roads, the course felt a bit crowded at some points.

I run this race every year. It is one of my local favorite 5K races. A well organized event for a very good cause. Backed by Hackensack University Medical Center. A fast scenic through Saddle River. Nice long sleeve tech shirts this year. (Although to hot to wear on race

"The Navesink Challenge is held on the Sunday following Thanksgiving each year. The race takes place in Bowden Park in Middletown, New Jersey. The Jersey Shore Running Club does an excellent job year in and out organizing this race. I've run both the 15K and 5K course over the past