Brookdale Shop Rite Tom Fleming Sunset Classic
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT
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- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run a competitive 5-mile race or a fun mile, support local education, and enjoy a family-friendly evening with post-race treats.
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- Competitive
- For a Cause
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- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyThe Brookdale Shop Rite Tom Fleming Sunset Classic invites runners to a spirited evening 5-mile race and Rick Petersen Mile, honoring distance running legend Tom Fleming. This event serves as the USATF-NJ COED Team Championship, attracting competitive runners with cash prizes and age group awards. Beyond the competition, it's a family-friendly gathering featuring Kids Infield Sprints and a welcoming atmosphere with hot dogs, ice cream, and beer. Your participation directly supports the Bloomfield Educational Foundation and the V.E.S.T. program, making each stride meaningful.
From the organizer
Join us for the 38th running of the Tom Fleming Sunset Classic sponsored by Brookdale Shop Rite, which benefits the Bloomfield Educational Foundation and the Vocational Educational Special Training (V.E.S.T) program.
We are the USATF-NJ COED Team Championship
There will be hot dogs. beverages, ice cream and beer. Fun for the whole family!! Kids Infield Sprints for 2 to 12 year olds, the growing Rick Petersen Mile for all ages and of course the Tom Fleming 5 Mile
Awards: 5 Mile Race
Top 3 overall open winners Male and Female: 1st Place $150 2nd Place $125 3rd Place $100
Top overall Male and Female Bloomfielder
Top 3 Masters Male and Female based on PLP % : 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50
Age Group: Top 3 male and female in each division - 10 to 13, 14 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79, 80 to 84, 85+
Awards Mile Race: Overall Male and Female - Medals to all finishers.
ALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME
Sign up today!
Rick Petersen Mile will be a timed event!!
Brookdale ShopRite Tom Fleming Sunset Classic Course Map
Parking:
Parking lot behind the Town Pub 378 Broad St, Bloomfield Memorial Park Parking lot 7-11 Division St, Bloomfield Bloomfield Board of Ed parking lot 155 Broad Street - short warm up to Race Site at Foley Field Street parking on Baldwin St, Warren St, Osborne St, all off of Broad St. Broad St will be closed from Belleville Ave to Watchung Ave starting between 6:30 and 6:45pm.
Tom Fleming
Thomas J. Fleming was an American distance runner who won the 1973 and 1975 New York City Marathon. He was also a two time runner-up in the Boston Marathon in 1973 and 1974 and finished six times in the top ten in the BAA marathon. He was one of the founding fathers of the Sunset Classic.
Packet Pick up at Fleet Feet Montclair 603 Bloomfield Ave Montclair, NJ 07042
Chip Timed
Medal