New Jersey · 8K · 2K (Tom Fleming 2K)
Ashenfelter 8K Classic
Ashenfelter 8K Classic is a 8K and 2K (Tom Fleming 2K) event held in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Glen Ridge, NJ
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Glen Ridge, New Jersey
- Distances
- 8K, 2K (Tom Fleming 2K)
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills (suburban streets)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- ashenfelter8k.org
About the Ashenfelter 8K Classic
A beloved Thanksgiving morning 8K through Glen Ridge honoring local 1952 Olympic steeplechase champion Horace Ashenfelter, paired with the Tom Fleming 2K, drawing roughly 4,000 participants.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest and most storied Thanksgiving Day races in New Jersey; honors Glen Ridge Olympic gold medalist Horace Ashenfelter; benefits the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation.
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Ashenfelter 8K Classic: common questions
- When is the Ashenfelter 8K Classic?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Ashenfelter 8K Classic held?
- In Glen Ridge, New Jersey.
- What distances does the Ashenfelter 8K Classic offer?
- 8K and 2K (Tom Fleming 2K).
- How many people run the Ashenfelter 8K Classic?
- About 4,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ashenfelter 8K Classic?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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