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Jersey Shore Half Marathon set for Sunday October 2 at Sandy Hook

44th running of the Jersey Shore Half Marathon (13.1 mile race) takes place at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 2, at Gateway National Park.

Sandy Hook, NJ - This year's 44th running of the Jersey Shore Half Marathon (13.1 mile race) takes place at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday October 2nd 2016, at the Gateway National Recreation Area at beautiful Sandy Hook, New Jersey. The race has a history that places it as one of the oldest distance events held in New Jersey. It’s a fast and flat course with clocks and water stations every few miles.

All entrants will receive a distinctive sweatshirt and all finishers will receive a race medal with beautiful awards for placing in your age group. There is a great post-race party with lots of refreshments and
is a great way to prepare for your fall marathon.

While the early registration period is over the post registration is open and with its $50.00 registration fee is still one of the best race bargains in the Tri-State area and will also be available on race day beginning at 7:00 A.M. Race-day registration will take place at McLoone’s Riverside Restaurant on Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, 2.5 miles south of Sandy Hook.

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The 2015 edition of the event was cancelled last minute due to Hurricane Joaquin; you can read about the 2014 running, courtesy of AHHerald.com

For additional information on the 2016 "half" go to www.shoreac.org, http://jerseyshorehalfmarathon2016.com or www.runsignup.com.

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