Morris Catholic High School, Denville NJ
Saturday, March 15th, 2025
🍀 Race Overview
- Date: March 15, 2025
- Location: Morris Catholic High School, Denville, NJ
- Course: USATF-Certified (Course certification # NJ24014JLW)
- Website: Visit here for more details
👟 Coach Mike O'Brien
- Legacy: Mike O'Brien was a beloved cross-country and track coach at Morris Catholic for 25 years.
- Origins: He started the original Morris Catholic St. Patrick’s Day 5K back in 2012.
- Community: He cherished the moments catching up with alumni and local runners.
- Honor: We are thrilled to revive this race in his memory.
🏃♂️ Event Details
- Time: 9 am on race day
- Participants: Open to seasoned runners and novices alike.
- Medals: Awarded in multiple age groups.
- Novice Program: Consider trying this "coach potato to runner program: https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/5k-training/novice-5k/
🎓 Beneficiary Information
- Scholarship Fund: Proceeds will benefit Morris Catholic High School scholarship and athletic programs.
- Community Support: Funds also support the Denville Public Assistance Fund.
- History: Morris Catholic is a co-educational college preparatory school founded in 1957.
- Enrollment: Serves under 500 students, fostering a close-knit community.
🌦️ Weather Policy
- Rain or Shine: May the luck of the Irish give us a sunny day: the race runs regardless of weather conditions!
- Community Spirit: Giving back to Denville is a key focus for this event.
- Participation: Everyone is encouraged to join for a good run for a good cause!
Starting Line Map
Coaching
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