Mission Statement:
“To develop junior and youth, men’s and women’s open and masters track and field athletes, distance and cross-country runners and racewalkers. We strive to activate the human spirit by providing competitive events for all ages and groups, and to promote the entire sport, in all its categories as lifetime activities."
YOUTH RUNNING IN MONMOUTH COUNTY
Gone Running Recreation & junior Olympics, Lake Takanassee Series, All-Comers T&F Series, Lester Wright, Jr. Youth XC Series and Fun Runs at Capt. Zinn, Big Bang Mile, Sheehan Classic 5K, Jersey Shore Half Marathon, Bill Bruno Alumni XC Race and Polar Bear Races!
For our youth runners the Shore AC offers a great variety of events. These include the 1/2 mile at Capt. Zinn Memorial 5K in April, 1500 meter run (just shy of 1 mile) at the Lake Takanassee Series in July and August, various events at the All Comers T&F Meet Series in July, the 800 meter run (1/2 mile) and kiddie dashes at the Sheehan Classic in August, various distances at the Youth XC Series from Sept. - October, 2 mile run at the Jersey Shore Half Marathon and the 1 mile run at the Polar Bear Races in December and a year round recreation and junior Olympics program called Gone Running, founder Bob Andrews, in Manalapan, Manasquan, Marlboro and Middletown.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TRAINING PROGRAMS
At Gone Running Big Bob's objective is to provide positive experiences through running and fitness training that:
- ultimately lead to living a vibrant and healthy lifestyle;
- increase your child's confidence and contribute to improved performance in ANY sport he or she chooses to participate in, such as soccer, football, basketball and baseball.
- meet your child's current ability level, whether beginner, intermediate or advanced.
When fitness is enjoyable, you get the best, most consistent and most lasting results.
When a child has FUN being active, he or she is more likely to make it part of his or her life into adulthood!
We take pride in teaching safe, effective running form, drills and techniques that benefit your child in any sport he or she chooses to participates in.
The Gone Running training program is 10 -14 weeks and set up perfectly to get the kids ready for each season’s junior Olympics competition.
Sessions available in Manalapan, Marlboro, Manasquan and Middletown
- ultimately lead to living a vibrant and healthy lifestyle;
- increase your child's confidence and contribute to improved performance in ANY sport he or she chooses to participate in, such as soccer, football, basketball and baseball.
- meet your child's current ability level, whether beginner, intermediate or advanced.
When fitness is enjoyable, you get the best, most consistent and most lasting results.
When a child has FUN being active, he or she is more likely to make it part of his or her life into adulthood!
We take pride in teaching safe, effective running form, drills and techniques that benefit your child in any sport he or she chooses to participates in.
The Gone Running training program is 10 -14 weeks and set up perfectly to get the kids ready for each season’s junior Olympics competition.
Sessions available in Manalapan, Marlboro, Manasquan and Middletown
CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD LEAGUES
Shore A.C. manages the Monmouth Ocean Parochial Youth Cross Country and Track & Field Leagues. The cross country league was combined with the long standing Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series at Holmdel Park and now Ocean County Park. Competition is offered at various distances, including 800m, 2K, 3K, 4K and 5K. Top 10 boys and girls in each race get a medal and top boy's and girl's teams get an award. On the last day of the series, awards will be presented to eligible athletes and teams who have competed in at least 4 of the 5 competitions. Competition is offered at various distances, including 800m, 2K, 3K, 4K and 5K depending on their age
All running clubs, school teams and individuals welcome!
SUGGESTED RACE BASED ON AGE
800M: ages 6 and under
2K: ages 7 - 8
3K: ages 9 - 12
4K: ages 13 and 14
5K: ages 15+
** Please note: these distances are based on USATF standards and are suggestions, children can run up or down a distance based on their comfort and ability
DO NOT HAVE A TEAM?
Train and Race with Shore A.C.!
By joining Shore A.C.'s youth cross country team you will receive a racing singlet, one practice and one race per week for 6 weeks. Sessions and races will be directed by club youth coaches, Joe Compagni and Erin O'Neill. They will instruct the Gone Running youth program. Read more about Gone Running. Athletes that develop a passion and drive will have the option to be part of the Shore A.C./Gone Running team at the fall USATF Junior Olympics.
All running clubs, school teams and individuals welcome!
SUGGESTED RACE BASED ON AGE
800M: ages 6 and under
2K: ages 7 - 8
3K: ages 9 - 12
4K: ages 13 and 14
5K: ages 15+
** Please note: these distances are based on USATF standards and are suggestions, children can run up or down a distance based on their comfort and ability
DO NOT HAVE A TEAM?
Train and Race with Shore A.C.!
By joining Shore A.C.'s youth cross country team you will receive a racing singlet, one practice and one race per week for 6 weeks. Sessions and races will be directed by club youth coaches, Joe Compagni and Erin O'Neill. They will instruct the Gone Running youth program. Read more about Gone Running. Athletes that develop a passion and drive will have the option to be part of the Shore A.C./Gone Running team at the fall USATF Junior Olympics.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Gone Running Training Program - "Big Bob" Andrews
Lake Takanassee Series - Andrew Dombrowiecki
All Comers T&F Meet series - Maurice Bell
Youth Cross Country and Track & Field League - Erin O'Neill
Club hosted events "kids races" - Erin O'Neill
Gone Running Training Program - "Big Bob" Andrews
Lake Takanassee Series - Andrew Dombrowiecki
All Comers T&F Meet series - Maurice Bell
Youth Cross Country and Track & Field League - Erin O'Neill
Club hosted events "kids races" - Erin O'Neill