USATF New Jersey Association Open & Masters 8K Cross Country Championship 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Peapack, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $45 on Oct 24, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8K | 8K | Oct 25, 20269:30 AM | $35$45 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
| 8K ages 12 -17 | 8K | Oct 25, 20269:30 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 8K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 24, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 8K: $35 until Oct 24, then $45 until Oct 25.
- 8K ages 12 -17: $20 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 8K in New Jersey, which costs $40 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the 8K starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 390 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2 Main Street,, Peapack, NJ 07977
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (CompuScore) for USATF New Jersey Association Open & Masters 8K Cross Country Championship. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at USATF New Jersey Association Open & Masters 8K Cross Country Championship?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 30:45 or better, the top quarter in 34:42, and half the field in 38:50; the last tenth came in after 54:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | n/a | 30:43 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 34:13 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 37:18 |
| 70+ | n/a | 46:34 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 25 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2 Main Street,, Peapack, NJ 07977Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 390 feet
- Distances
- 8K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is USATF New Jersey Association Open & Masters 8K Cross Country Championship?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 24, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $35, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 8K in New Jersey, which costs $40 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 8K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 54 runners finished the 8K; the median finish was 38:50 and the winner ran 25:48.
- Where does it start?
- 2 Main Street,, Peapack, NJ 07977.
From the organizers
Natirar Park, 2 Main Street, Peapack NJ
9:30 am
Fees
Adults 35.00
Youth 20.00
USATF-NJ Discount 5.00