44th Running of Jersey Shore Half Marathon at Sandy Hook Coming Up

Sandy Hook, NJ - This year's 44th running of the Jersey Shore Half Marathon (13.1 mile race) takes place at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, 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 registration fee is still one of the best race bargains in the tristate area and will also be available on race day beginning at 7 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.

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.