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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025
Pacers for the estimated times to finish:
1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15 and 2:30
JERSEY SHORE HALF MARATHON
Shore Athletic Club is hosting The Jersey Shore Half Marathon on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Gateway National Recreation Area, better known as Sandy Hook Park in Highlands, NJ. This is a flat and fast course and a great way to prepare for your fall marathon! All entrants will receive a complimentary race long sleeve t-shirt and completion medal! Refreshments will be available to all runners after the race.
The early registration fee is $75 until February 14, 2025. Event day registration is $105 and will be held at the Lifesaving Station located between Lot D & E from 7:00 - 8:45 AM the morning of the race. We strongly encourage you to register early!
Enjoy a beautiful view, celebratory drink and meal at Off the Hook afterwards!
Get a free draft or soft drink with your drink ticket you will receive at bib pick up.
The Jersey Shore Half Marathon has a history that places it as one of the oldest distance events held in New Jersey and the surrounding areas. The first Jersey Shore Marathon was held in 1972. Enjoy a National Recreation Area Park while challenging yourself to run a Half Marathon!
EVENT INFORMATION
RACE BIB PICK UP: Pre-Registered
Saturday, October 4th from 11:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Outpost Running and Walking Co.
32 Church Street Little Silver, N.J. 07739
RACE BIB PICK UP: Race Day Pickup
Sunday, October 5th from 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM at Sandy Hook Park at the Lifesaving Station located between Lot D & E.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Bib Pick Up at the Lifesaving Station: 7:30 - 8:45AM
Half Marathon: 9:00 AM
2 Mile: 9:10 AM
Awards: 11:15 AM
CASH AWARDS
Top 3 Male and Female Finishers
Age group awards
** If you are an age group winner and can't stick around for awards, you can collect your prize at the t-shirt table **
EVENT DAY PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JACK MCCOY PHOTOGRAPHY
2-MILE RACE REGISTRATION
$24 by March 31, 2025
$30 by October 4, 2025
$35 on October 5, 2025
(credit card or Venmo only on event day)
HALF MARATHON REGISTRATION
$75 by February 14, 2025
$90 by June 30, 2025
$100 by October 3, 2025
$105 on October 4 and 5, 2025
(credit card or Venmo only on event day)
HALF MARATHON REGISTRATION AND TRAINING PLAN
$150 by February 15, 2025
$165 by June 30, 2025
$175 by October 4, 2025
(10-14 week training program focused on half marathon training)
Half Marathon training programs includes:
Initial phone consultation once registered to set up training.
Weekly email with individualized training program for the week.
One in person training session.
Individualized race plan established prior to the event.
Coach Joe is more than happy to tailor your training needs, including additional training packages or services through his coaching program for additional fees. Benefit from an individualized training plan. Set a goal, work hard and succeed with some support! Coach Joe, retired Monmouth University XC and T&F coach, is here to serve all ages and abilities! Coach Joe is also an Experienced Coach and Program Director with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry.
REFUEL SPONSOR
HOTEL PARTNER
Sonesta Select in Tinton Falls
The name of the rate, so if people call the front desk they can mention the name of the rate to book into.
The Rate Code used to book online. Just go tour website, put in the dates of stay and enter the rate code into the Corporate/Promo drop down section.
The booking link! Which takes you directly to where manually entering the code goes
The name of the rate, so if people call the front desk they can mention the name of the rate to book into.
The Rate Code used to book online. Just go tour website, put in the dates of stay and enter the rate code into the Corporate/Promo drop down section.
The booking link! Which takes you directly to where manually entering the code goes
CHARITY PARTNER
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This year we are partnering with the Sandy Hook Foundation, the official nonprofit friends group to the National Park Service at Sandy Hook, NJ, a unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. Established in 1989, the Foundation has funded cultural, educational, environmental, and conservation programs and has helped restore and preserve historic structures of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Fort Hancock — both National Historic Landmarks. During registration, participants have the option to make a tax-deductible donation to The Sandy Hook Foundation through, to support the Foundation's work within the park.
The Foundation will also be present at Area E on race day.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
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