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SUNSET CLASSIC

The 22nd Running
Presented by The Bloomfield Educational Foundation

SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY 4 TIME WINNER of the NEW YORK CITY and BOSTON MARATHONS ... COME RUN THE SUNSET CLASSIC WITH BILL RODGERS, AND HAVE HIM SIGN HIS NEW BOOK ... THE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO RUNNING


THE EVENT

Since the early 1980's, The Sunset Classic has been a calendar favorite in Northern New Jersey road racing, On Thursday night, June 25, come celebrate the 22nd running of The Sunset Classic. Lots of special treats are in store, including our famous collared shirt for 5 Milers and the fabulous food and drink that has always been a staple. Hot dogs, ice cream and other summer treats will be waiting for you after running the challenging and picturesque 5 mile course that wends its way through Bloomfield and Glen Ridge. The stadium finish on the track at Foley Field is always a crowd pleaser.

The Sunset Classic also features a 1 Mile Fun Run and our ever popular Kids' Infield Sprints so bring the entire family as we welcome summer racing at its best. We promise a few surprises, NightMoves DJs and a random prize drawing.

We are very fortunate to have running legend Bill Rodgers run the Sunset Classic. Come and race with Bill as he returns to Bloomfield. This is one of our special surprises for 2009. Bill will be available for photos and book signings............

So please join us on June 25. Foley Field is very easy to get to via the Garden State Parkway... See you then!!!
 

NUTS & BOLTS
 


 

DATE: Thursday, June 25, 2009

START TIMES:
5 Mile--7:30pm
1 Mile--7:00pm
Kids--6:30pm

DISTANCES: 5 Miles, 1 Mile

INFO:
973-509-9707
www.oymp.net

 

LOCATION:
Foley Field
John F. Kennedy Drive
Bloomfield, NJ (Essex County)

COURSE:
Super loop, flat and hills on broad avenues. USATF certified course. 3 Water Stops, Mile Clocks.

USATF-NJ NBGP - 500 Points


*** Click on APPLICATION below for more details ***

DIRECTIONS:
From the West--Route 80 East to Route 280 East to Garden State Parkway North to Exit 148. Left at 4th traffic light onto Liberty Street. Right at first traffic light onto JFK Drive. Stadium is on right after first traffic light.

From the North--Garden State Parkway South, Exit 149. Turn right onto JFK Drive. Stadium is on right after first traffic light.

From 78 East, NJ Turnpike and Points South--Garden State Parkway North to Exit 148. Left at 4th traffic light onto Liberty Street. Right at first traffic light onto JFK Drive. Stadium is on right after first traffic light.

RACE DIRECTOR: Paul Giuliano

RESULTS: www.compuscore.com

AGE GROUPS: 5 Years

NUMBER OF FINISHERS:  2001 - 782, 2002 - 534 (pouring rain), 2003 - 601, 2004 - 506,
                                         2005 - 623, 2006 - 628, 2007 - 632, 2008 - 598


WHO BENEFITS?

The Vocational, Education and Special Training Program

The Vocational, Education and Special Training Program (V.E.S.T.) serves developmentally delayed adolescents and young adults in the Essex County area. Housed in the Bloomfield Middle School, V.E.S.T. works with youngsters aged 15-21 with the goal of providing the means to make the students independent and employable.
Funds raised on behalf of V.E.S.T. are used to procure equipment and services. Computerized manufacturing and assembly machines as well as the most current vocational assessment services are on the V.E.S.T. wish list and the SUNSET CLASSIC proceeds will be put to good use.

The V.E.S.T. Program seeks community support to reach its goals and thanks all SUNSET CLASSIC participants and sponsors for their support.

For information concerning the V.E.S.T. Program, call Team Leader, Rick Peterson at 973-338-0208.
 

WHAT’S SO SPECIAL?

bulletRun with Bill Rodgers
bulletA Summer Night Celebration
bulletCollared Race Shirt
bulletInfield Sprint for Kids
bulletThe Same Great Course
bulletRefreshments - Music - Prizes

THE NEXT STOP

Course
Map

Race Application

Map
Quest

E-Mail

RECORDS

YEAR COURSE--MALE TIME YEAR COURSE--FEMALE TIME
2004 Steven Ondieki 25:04 2004 Amanda Mitchell 28:53

AGE GROUPS

AGE MALE TIME AGE FEMALE TIME
14+ U Drew Reinhardt 33:58 14+ U Diana D'achille 35:03
15-19 Oskar Nordenbring 26:29 15-19 Jesse Mizzone 31:15
20-24 Mark Bahnuk 26:13 20-24 Maria Pavkovitch 31:20
25-29 Steven Ondieki 25:04 25-29 Cathy Grote 30:42
30-34 Gene Mitchell 25:46 30-34 Amanda Mitchell 30:39
35-39 Gene Mitchell 25:17 35-39 Amanda Mitchell 28:53
40-44 Mario Souza 27:31 40-44 Catherine Stone-Bork 31:37
45-49 Randall White/Rick Pingitore 27:55 45-49 Beth Moras 33:02
50-54 Dan Murphy 29:32 50-54 Jane Parks 35:49
55-59 Christopher Lehman 32:32 55-59 Erika Campbell 38:14
60-64 Bill Hagman 30:34 60-64 Gina Kolata 40:52
65-69 James Leitz 35:42 65-69 Helene Bedrock 39:33
70-74 George Studzinski 38:02 70-74 Toshiko Delia 43:47
75+ O George Studzinski 41:09 75+ O Toshiko Delia 45:21