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Lead Stories: Wednesday, December 3, 2008

$19,000 Prize Money Purse for Riker Danzig Newport 10,000

Posted March 3rd, 2008 at 10:30 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results

The fifth annual Riker Danzig Newport 10,000, set for Saturday, May 10, in Jersey City, N.J., is offering a $19,000 prize money purse, organizers announced today. The flat 10-K, which boasts beautiful views of Manhattan across the Hudson River, also serves as the USATF-NJ Open Championship for men and women.

“The Newport 10,000 has traditionally attracted outstanding elite runners including 2006 ING New York City Women’s runner up, Tetyana Hladyr, who set the course record of 32:00 in 2006,” said race director Mark Zenobia via e-mail. “Catherine Ndereba, Jemima Jelagat, Julius Kibet (men’s record of 28:42) and Linus Maiyo have also competed,” he added.
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Newport 10,000 set for May 12th in Jersey City, NJ

Posted April 26th, 2007 at 9:00 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results

The Riker Danzig Newport 10,000, a 10 km road race, is set for Saturday, May 12, in Jersey City, N.J., race director Mark Zenobia reported. It will be the fourth edition for the event held on a flat course within sight of the Hudson River.

A total prize money purse of $19,200 is on offer, with $2,000 going to the male and female race winners. Part of the purse, $3,500, has been set aside for American athletes.

The race also serves as the USATF-New Jersey Open 10-K championship for men and women.
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Belmar 5-Miler Named One of “Runners World’s” Favorite “Firecracker” Races

Posted June 7th, 2006 at 8:00 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results

The Belmar 5-Mile Race is a fantastic and fun race that is 1 of the 5 races within the Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix series. Having participated in several Belmar 5’s, I can say that Runners World Magazine made a smart choice by including it as one of its “six favorite firecrackers”.

Taking place on July 8, 2006 and expecting about 3,500 runners, the Belmar 5 is a great event for beginners and elite runners alike. The flat course runs through a wonderful Jersey Shore town with a very scenic view of the Atlantic Ocean.

On behalf of the entire staff here at The Final Sprint, we would like to congratulate the Jersey Shore Running Club (JSRC) on this accomplishment and on the 30th anniversary of the Belmar 5.

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