General InformationFARC has promoted running and race walking in central Jersey since January, 1983. We put on about 25 running events a year, plus maintain an active club that includes weekly group runs (Sundays), periodic meetings with guest speakers, newsletters and social events (baseball games, picnic, annual party). We are also big on kids races, plus award anywhere from 2 to 4 college scholarships each year, depending upon applicants. Many of our races are charity events, which typically donate over $25,000 each year to local charities.FARC itself is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization. We currently have over 400 memberships. Our members range from some serious competitors to the 'just stay in shape' runners, which includes most of us.
Mailing Address:Freehold Area Running ClubP.O. Box 4Manalapan, NJ 07726Note: Mailing Race Applications to the Freehold Area Running Club
We are more than happy to put out your race applications at our races.Please do not mail them to our P.O. Box address, this is our business address.Please contact us via our e-mail at FARCNJ@gmail.com and our web master will direct you to ourRace Director for that race or event.Established: 1983Membership: 400
EXECUTIVE BOARD
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Chris Gross
President
Andy Stevenson 1st Vice President
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Jason Chaikin
2nd Vice President
Janet Bergum Treasurer
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Claire Hall
Secretary
Dues:Standard Membership Fee (Receive Newsletter by email):
Individual Family1 YEAR (Good thru 12/31/24) $20.00 $ 30.003 YEAR (Good thru 12/31/26) $45.00 $ 65.00Click Here to Download Membership Application
Click Here to Sign up On-LineClick Here to Download Volunteer Form
Matthew Stuper ScholarshipThe Freehold Area Running Club (FARC) awards scholarships to deserving members who will be continuing their education at college, vocational/technical, or graduate school. Each scholarship is a one-time award. An applicant may apply during any year in which he or she is enrolled full-time in school, beginning with the senior year of high school. The deadline for submitting applications is March 31st. The Scholarship Committee reviews applications and reach a decision at the end of April each year.Please note these guidelines: 1. The applicant must be a member of FARC for at least the last 3 consecutive years. 2. The applicant will be evaluated based on criteria established by the FARC Scholarship Committee, as approved by the Board of Trustees.Criteria include 1. Participation in cross-country and track in high school, college, and /or club races. (This includes being part of a team as manager, etc.) 2. Participation in other school or community sports and activities. 3. Academic achievements. 4. The applicant’s and family’s support/assistance in FARC events. 5. Letters of reference. 6. The quality of your essay.Applications may be obtained by 1. Print from web site Click Here 2. Writing to the following:
FARC Scholarship Committeec/o Isabel LewisP.O. Box 4Manalapan, NJ 07726 Please mail completed application with letters of recommendation to the above address.
Matthew J. Stuper Scholarship Recipients
2022
Gavin Kus
2020
Nolan Kus, Kyle Spector, Tommy Decker, James Gaughan
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2019
Carmela Apostle, Kyle Reed, and Nicholas Lundberg
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2018
Rachel Kenny and Will Spector
2016
Ciara Roche
2015
Kerry Dyke, Vincenzo Feriola, and Nicole Francese
2014
Keelia Decker
Billy Foster
2013
Cody Vientos, Kendall Roche, Ted Apostle, Mia Apostle, Brianne Roche, Danielle Friedman, Laura Coyne
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2012
Heather Spadola, Arielle Weiner, Caroline Kellner
2011
Marcia Borchardt and Susan Walsh
2010
Roy Apostle, Ron Apostle, Mackenzie Roche, Lauren Hyer, Jeffrey Weitz, Randy Spadola, and James Decker
2009
Jason Weiner, Kaitlin Kellner, Allyson Moskal, Ryan Spadola, and Melissa Provost
2008
Alexis Roy, Jack Tarpey, Jacqueline Roy, Richard Roman, and Renee Hyer
2007
Ashley Higginson, Mike O'Flaherty, Edward Anskar Fosse, Rachel Provost, Ken Walsh
2006
Erica Weitz, Sean Coyne, and Kerry Calnan
2005
Timothy Dunsheath, Laura Saffer, Melissa Vientos, and Megan Skeehan
2004
Allyson Rosen, James Coomber, Daniel O'Brien, and Lisa Oldak
2003
Victor Vientos, Adam Salberg, Jason Skeehan, Matt Forys, Nathan Bergum, and Ken Anderson
2002
David O'Brien and Christopher Reed
2001Erin Coyne, Mark Haviland, Jennifer Saa, and Christopher Skeehan.