- Run/walk to the top of New Jersey, High Point Monument, at 1,803 feet above sea level and return down along Lake Marcia to your starting point, which is also the finish line.
On this course you will enjoy a spectacular panorama of rich farmland and forest, soft hills and lush valleys overlooking three states: New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania. Course completely closed to thru traffic.
A fun and unforgettable challenge while supporting two great organizations in Sussex County, Pass It Along and Norwescap.
Free race shirt commemorating the first ever 5K to the top of New Jersey for all entries received by April 20!
Course Description:
5K road race all on pavement:
the 1st ¾ of a mile is relatively flat along Lake Marcia
at which point there is a steep ascent to the monument of approximately ½ mile
after a loop through the monument parking area you will descend the steep hill
the final mile is rolling hills to the finish line
PLEASE NOTE THAT USING THE MAILING ADDRESS IN GPS WILL NOT WORK! Take Route 23 approximately 7 miles north of the town of Sussex, NJ or 4 miles south of Port Jervis, NY. Both the park office and the main entrance to the park on located on Route 23.
Participant check-in and walk-up registration: 7:30 am to 8:30 am
Start of race: 9:00 am
Awards:
Pre-register online for just $30 through May 3. After May 3 and on race day, price increases to $35
VOLUNTEERS or SPONSORS, Please contact [email protected]
No rain date. No refunds.