NJ Marathon In Monmouth County Postponed Until November

LONG BRANCH, NJ — The New Jersey Marathon, set to take place April 25, will be postponed until the weekend of Nov. 14-15. Although a reason wasn't immediately given, the news come as New Jersey deals with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

The race expected more than 10,000 athletes to attend, plus thousands of spectators. The marathon's course begins at Monmouth Park in Oceanport and ends just north of Pier Village.

The course runs through Oceanport, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour, Asbury Park and Ocean Grove.

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Race organizers will provide more details Friday on options for runners.

Officials have confirmed 12 cases of the coronavirus in Monmouth County as of Monday morning. Governor Phil Murphy announced 31 new cases in the state Sunday, bringing New Jersey's total up to 98. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Update: Gov. Murphy Considers Curfew, 31 New Cases

A 39-year-old Long Branch man tested presumptive positive for the virus, officials announced Friday. Read more: Long Branch Man Tests Presumptive Positive For Coronavirus

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