The Annual Stillwater Stampede 5K

Sunday, May 20, 2012

 at bucolic Swartswood State Park 

Come run this gorgeous course that starts and finishes on the shores of Swartswood Lake in New Jersey's first State Park. The course tours the park's byways and campground and is a fast, spectator friendly course.

T-Shirts, prizes and give aways

$100 to top Male and Female finishers + gift certificates to second and third place

Top three in 10 year age group prizes for male and female: 14 and U, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, -60-69, 70+ 

 Register on line at www.active.com/running/newton-nj/stillwater-stampede-2012

or call 973-271-6624 and we will mail you a registration form

Registration forms are also available at Swartswood State Park 

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FROZEN FEET FIRST GRADERS  

For the first time ever, the Bears is sponsoring a Winter Running Program called Frozen Feet First Graders

Though Bruce Wask volunteers to run The Polar Bears Track and Field Program each winter, there was nothing for the younger kids, so this program was created this year. 

Tere are 14 first graders enrolled in the program from three area elementary schools, and it is coached by volunteer coaches Laurie Gordon (of Stillwater) and Beth Douglas (of Fredon).  

Last Thursday, the children did a summer-themed race as part of their regular Thursday afternoon practice. Justin Douglas was the winner with Ashley Rose Gordon second and Logan Zoppy third.

Top three boys: Justin Douglas, Logan Zoppy, Caedon Jones

Top three girls: Ashley Rose Gordon, Julia Moore, Hailey Torkildsen

The Limbo Competition that followed the race saw a tie between Douglas and Jones, so there was a "run off" to determine a champion. Jones just out sprinted Douglas for the win.