THE AMERICAN BANK OF NEW JERSEY
SUNSET CLASSIC
The 21st Running
Presented by The Bloomfield
Education Foundation
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 26, come celebrate the 21st 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 DJ's and a random prize
drawing... So please join us on June 26. Foley Field is very easy to get
to via the Garden State Parkway... See you then!!!
Sunset 2008--The 21st Running
NUTS &
BOLTS
DATE: Thursday – June 26, 2008
START TIMES:
5 Mile--7:30pm
1 Mile--7:00pm
Kids--6:30pm
INFO: 732-381-0318 or mzrace@oymp.net
USATF-NJ NBGP 500 Points
LOCATION:
Foley Field
John F. Kennedy Drive
Bloomfield, NJ (Essex County)
DISTANCES: 5 Mile, 1 Mile
COURSE: Super loop, flat and hills on broad avenues. USATF certified course. 3 Water Stops, Mile Clocks.
*** 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: Mark Zenobia
RESULTS: www.compuscore.com
AGE GROUPS: 5 Years
NUMBER OF
5 MILE FINISHERS: 2001 - 782, 2002 - 534 (pouring rain), 2003 - 601,
2004 -
506, 2005 - 623, 2006 - 628, 2007 - 632
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.
A Summer Night Celebration Collared Race Shirt Infield Sprint for Kids The Same Great Course Refreshments - Music - Prizes A Surprise or Two
