FTHS XCTF Alumni Summer Long Run Series

FASTER TOGETHER

The FTHS Cross Country Alumni Summer Long Run Series brings together current athletes and former Patriots for a morning of running, recovery, and connection.

Our goal is to strengthen the tradition of FTHS Cross Country by connecting current runners with alumni who helped build the program. Whether you graduated one year ago or ten years ago, we invite you to come back, share your experiences, and spend time with the next generation of Patriots.

Please complete form attached above with any future interest!!

SUMMER DATES

📅 July Alumni Long Run — Saturday, July 25 

Long run time: 7:20 AM – 9:00 AM

📅 August Alumni Long Run + Alumni Team Photo — Saturday, August 22 

Long run time: 7:20 AM – 9:00 AM

Post-run mobility, alumni connection, and group photo. Light refreshments may be provided depending on park guidelines. 

Annual Alumni Team Photo

The August Alumni Long Run will conclude with the official FTHS XCTF Alumni Team Photo.

All alumni and current athletes are encouraged to stay following bagels and mobility for a group photo celebrating the past, present, and future of FTHS Cross Country.

Photo Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Manasquan Reservoir (LOCATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PERMIT)

Photos will be shared on the team website and social media and added to the FTHS XC Alumni Long Run Series archive.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday: CURRENT TEAM WARM-UP: 7:00 AM – 7:20 AM

Current athletes will complete their team warm-up before the long run begins.

Alumni do not need to arrive until 7:20 AM.

Long run time: 7:20 AM – 9:00 AM

Event stand and location will be set up at 8:30 am

LOCATION

Manasquan Reservoir  (LOCATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PERMIT)

LONG RUN

Athletes and alumni will complete their scheduled long runs together. Groups will be organized based on pace and distance to ensure everyone has a great experience. Any alum of FTHS XCTF is welcomed. 

RECOVERY & TEAM SOCIAL

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM (Subject to change based on current length of runs)

Following the run, athletes and alumni are invited to stay for:

• Guided mobility and stretching
• Bagels and refreshments
• Team photos
• Conversations with alumni
• Program updates and announcements

WHY ATTEND?

• Connect with former teammates and coaches
• Meet current members of the program
• Share advice and experiences
• Help continue the tradition of FTHS Cross Country
• Build relationships that extend beyond graduation

OUR TRADITION

The success of FTHS Cross Country has always been built on athletes supporting one another. The Alumni Summer Long Run Series is an opportunity to celebrate that tradition and continue building a program that spans generations.

Run Together. Recover Together. Faster Together.

FTHS CROSS COUNTRY

ONCE A PATRIOT, ALWAYS A PATRIOT

Be sure to reach out to Coach Nav with any questions: Knavalance@frhsd.com

Alumni Mile Under the Lights 

The FTHS XCTF Alumni Mile Under the Lights is a future alumni tradition designed to bring former Patriots back home to the track.

Held in mid-June, this event will celebrate the history, pride, and lasting connection of Freehold Township Cross Country / Track & Field. Alumni will have the opportunity to return to FTHS, reconnect with former teammates and coaches, race or jog a mile under the lights, and help inspire the next generation of Patriots.

The goal of the Alumni Mile is simple: bring the FTHS XCTF family together. Whether you are still training, just want to jog, or simply want to come back and support the program, this event is about community, tradition, and staying connected.

Event Vision

The Alumni Mile Under the Lights is designed to be a fun, welcoming, and memorable night for the entire FTHS XCTF community. The event will give alumni a chance to step back onto the track, celebrate the program, and continue building the connection between past, present, and future Patriots.

This event is not just about running fast. It is about coming home, reconnecting, sharing memories, and showing current athletes what it means to be part of something bigger than one season.

Possible Event Format

• Alumni Mile

• Group photo under the lights

• Alumni message to current athletes

• Opportunity to reconnect with former teammates and coaches

Tentative Event Schedule

FTHS XCTF Alumni Mile Under the Lights
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Location: Freehold Township High School Track

6:30 PM – 6:55 PM
Alumni arrival, check-in, warm-up, and reconnecting

6:55 PM – 7:05 PM
Welcome message and event introduction

7:05 PM – 7:15 PM
Group warm-up / strides

7:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Community jog / open mile for alumni who want a relaxed run

7:30 PM – 7:40 PM
Alumni Mile Heat 1

7:50 - 8:00 PM
Group photo under the lights

8:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Alumni message, closing remarks, and wrap-up

Final schedule may be adjusted based on attendance, facility approval, and event details.

Who Can Attend?

This event will be open to FTHS XCTF alumni and members of the Freehold Township running community. Alumni are welcome whether they want to race, jog, cheer, take photos, or simply reconnect with the program.

Current athletes and families may also be invited to attend, support, and celebrate the tradition of FTHS Cross Country / Track & Field.

Tentative Timing

The goal is to host this event in mid-June in a future school year.

More information will be shared once the event date, facility approval, and event details are finalized.

Why This Matters

The FTHS XCTF program is built on the athletes who came before us. Every season, every team, and every class has helped shape the culture of Freehold Township Cross Country / Track & Field.

The Alumni Mile Under the Lights is a way to honor that history while continuing to build the future.

Faster Together.