M'town Represents in NJ Marathon

The many changes to the 2012 New Jersey Marathon including a new starting location and time, did not stop a huge number of runners and spectators from flocking to Oceanport and Long Branch on Sunday morning.

About 13,000 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.

And Middletown was well-represented. Finishing fifth in the overall full marathon in (male 20-24) category was Middletown's James Register with a time of 2:44:05. Middletown's Brian Register finished eighth in the same category. His time was 2:51:23. Excellent, guys! We're guessing you're brothers. Twins?

For the half marathon, Lincroft's Isabel Graf placed second in her division, females 20-24, with a time of 1:29:14. Congrats!

Also placing well, fifth in her division (females 35-39), in the half marathon, was Middletowner True Fahys.

Excellent showing Middletown people! If we missed anyone, let us know. 

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 2:33:13. 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.) 2:33:13

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, please click here.

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