Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run

🏃‍♂️ JERSEY SHORE HALF MARATHON AND 2 MILE RUN

PHOTOBOOTH PICTURES

💰 CASH PRIZES

• Prizes: Top 3 men and women in the 1/2 Marathon will win...
• Amounts: Minimum of $200, $150 and $125 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

🏅 AGE GROUP AWARDS

• Awards: Age group awards will also be presented to the top 3 men and women in each 5-year age group.

🎁 GIFT CARDS

• Winners: The top 3 men and top 3 women in the 2 Mile Race win gift cards from local businesses!
• Eligibility: Athletes in the Half Marathon and 2 Mile will all also be eligible for random prizes from our sponsors.

🌊 SANDY HOOK - GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

• History: One of the oldest distance events held in New Jersey since 1972.
• Course: This USATF-certified course is a very flat and fast 2-loop course!
• Location: Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sandy Hook and the area when you are done!
• Entrants: All entrants will receive a complimentary long-sleeve race shirt and a customized race completion medal.

📝 HALF MARATHON REGISTRATION

• Early Bird: $75 early bird "throwback price" for the first 100 entrants starting from February 2-14, 2025.
• Registration Fees: $75 by February 14, 2025: $90 by June 30, 2025: $100 by October 3, 2025: $125 on October 4 and Event Day.
• Participant Limit: This year's race is limited to 800 participants.

📅 EVENT DAY SCHEDULE

• Date: October 5, 2025
• Pre-registration: Bib + shirt pick up from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
• Start Times: Half Marathon at 9:00 AM: 2 Mile at 9:05 AM.
• Awards: 11:30 AM at the Lifesaving Station.

🥳 COOL NEW HIGHLIGHTS IN 2025

• Pacers: Pacers running at 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, and 2:15 paces.
• Tees: Long-sleeve Jersey Shore Half Marathon & 2 Mile race tees to all registrants.
• Discounts: Special discounts with local merchants on race weekend.

🏨 HOTEL PARTNER

• Name: Sonesta Select of Eatontown.
• Rate: Mention Shore Athletic Club rate when reserving.
• Contact: Call 1-800-766-3782. Limited space available.

🤝 CHARITY PARTNER

• Partnership: Partnering with the Sandy Hook Foundation to support conservation and educational programs.
• Donations: Make a tax-deductible donation when registering to support the Foundation's work.
• Presence: The Sandy Hook Foundation staff will be at the Lifesaving Station on race day.

🚗 PARKING

• Availability: Plenty of free parking available within the park, close to the start/finish area. No shuttle needed.
• Pathway: Please use the blacktop multi-use path to make your way to/from Lot D.

🏆 AWARDS

• Cash Prizes: Minimum of $200, $150 and $125 for Top 3 Overall Male and Female Finishers.
• Custom Awards: Custom Age Group Awards to the Top 3 finishers in each 5-year age group.

🌟 SAFETY NOTES

• Headphones: NO HEADPHONES ON THE COURSE, PLEASE!!
• Time Limit: We have a strict 3-hour time limit on the Half Marathon course.

📸 RACE PHOTOS

• Links: Be on the lookout for event day photos from Jack McCoy Photography.
• Follow Us: For updates and photos, visit www.shoreac.org.