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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K

The Glen Ridge Educational Foundation's Thanksgiving 8K honors hometown hero Horace Ashenfelter, the 1952 Olympic steeplechase champion, and its 2K honors two-time NYC Marathon winner Tom Fleming. The 27th edition runs a USATF-certified course through historic Glen Ridge and benefits the town's public schools.

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Event Atlas · Essex County

Races and fun runs · Glen Ridge, Essex County

Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K is a race or fun run in Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey, with a verified date of November 26, 2026.

Confirmed
When
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving morning
Tom Fleming 2K 8:15 AM; 8K 9:00 AM
Where
Glen Ridge High School
200 Ridgewood Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 · Essex County
Directions
Admission
8K $40 (rises to $45 Nov 15 and $50 Nov 25-26); 2K $30
Organized by
Glen Ridge Educational Foundation
Nonprofit
Official siteDirections

What to expect

  • 27th running in 2026
  • Named for 1952 Olympic steeplechase gold medalist Horace Ashenfelter
  • Tom Fleming 2K honors the 1973 and 1975 NYC Marathon winner
  • Uncommon 8K Thanksgiving distance on a USATF-certified course

2026 Confirmed

Thursday, November 26th

  • Thu, Nov 26, 2026

2027 Projected

Projected from the 2026 pattern (Thanksgiving morning); not announced.

  • Thu, Nov 25, 2027

Supporters

Benefits

Glen Ridge Educational Foundation (Glen Ridge Public Schools programs)

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Sources

Details checked against the organizer’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.