The Franklin 5K Express

Runners - 134
Finish - 9th
Age Group - 2nd
Time - 20:47

Once we get into the middle of May, there are at least 15 races every weekend. This weekend there were 3 races I wanted to run. Stomp the Monster, Buckley's to Kennedy and the Franklin 5K Express were all on my radar, each for different reasons.

Stomp the Monster was organized by two friends in the RVRR club and for a great cause, CANCER. Buckley's to Kennedy has been a race I have known about since my days in Brooklyn, but never got a chance to run. I wanted to run it during my 50@50 but couldn't fit it in my schedule. The Franklin 5K was a first year race and was organized by Stephanie Daniel who lives in South Brunswick and had asked me to consult during her preparation of the race. I chose the Franklin 5K because if there were any issues, I wanted to be there to help out.

Despite the rainy cool conditions, they got a nice turnout with over 140 runners and everything went smoothly. The course was well laid out and the support by volunteers was excellent. Great post race food and nice raffles.

I ran well, hitting each split at 6:45 pace, finishing in 20:47 and ninth overall, 2nd in my age group.

I hope they keep this race on the calendar for next year because I am sure it will grow larger.