About the St Cecilia's LIFE Runners' THOMAS A HALTIGAN MEMORIAL PRO-LIFE 5K
The course runs through Central Park of Morris Plains, a cross-country route on grass and natural terrain rather than road pavement. It is a timed, competitive event now, though the crowd skews toward parish families and young people running together for a shared cause. The surroundings are open parkland, which keeps the feel unhurried even when the racing is earnest.
The race is organized around a morning gathering that opens with prayers and remarks from a local bishop before anyone starts running. Post-race, the atmosphere reflects the parish roots of the event. The start and finish are both within Central Park of Morris Plains.
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