Heights Man Finishes 13th in the New Jersey Marathon

George Velicky of Hasbrouck Heights came in 13th place with a time of 2:52:21 in the 2012 New Jersey Marathon Sunday.

Velicky placed 13th in the overall marathon. He was also the top 13th male to finish the race.

Nearly13,000 participants from all over the tri-state area took part in this race on Sunday. Although there were many changes to the marathon this year, including a new starting location and time, it did not stop the huge number of runners and spectators from flocking to Oceanport and Long Branch on Sunday morning.

Participants enjoyed a perfect day and raced through the streets of several local towns as they raced to a finish on the Promenade in Long Branch.

The race's new starting location of Monmouth Park eased parking and some traffic concerns for participants, and a shuttle service to and from the race track helped tired runners and spectators reach their destinations.

Jason Page, of Durham, N.C., broke a course record that was set last year with a lightning fast time of 2:13:13. He finished first in a group of 2,304 runners.

The following are the top three male and finishers for half and full marathons.

Full Marathon - Men’s

Jason Page (Durham, N.C.) 2:13:13

Bennett H Gg (Sweden) 2:33:59

Joshua Korth (New York, N.Y.) 2:38:33

Full Marathon - Women’s

Megan Digregorio (White Marsh, Md.) 3:00:44

Elisabeth Drew (Warren) 3:02:25

Amy Maier (Philadelphia) 3:04:42

Half Marathon - Men’s

Sean Stevens (New York, N.Y.) 1:14:58

Cliff Gerber (East Brunswick) 1:15:52

Felix Olivo (Carteret) 1:18:09

Half Marathon - Women’s

Bromawyn O’Leary (Cliffwood Beach) 1:26:24

Danielle Kays (Bel Air, Md.) 1:26:30

Sarah Graham (Princeton) 1:26:35

For full results marathon results click here.