The Shore Athletic Club of New Jersey will be holding the 38th running of the Jersey Shore Half Marathon on Oct. 3.
The race will begin at 9 a.m. in Lot E at the Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook. The 13.1-mile race will start and finish in the park. The double-loop course within Sandy Hook is fast and flat and USATF-certified. There are split times every mile, clocks every two miles, as well as aid stations every two miles. All entrants who complete the race receive a race medal.
For race information or race applications, e-mail to jerseyshorehalfmarathon@ gmail.com or at http://jerseyshorehalfmarathon. com, or register online for the race at Race Forum Register online or Active.com.
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 area. The race has a great tradition and is a great race to prepare for a fall marathon.
The Shore A.C. will present the seventh annual Sandy Hook Lighthouse 5K on Sunday, Oct. 3. The start time is 9:05 a.m. Preregistration can be made by mail. To enter, go to www.RaceForum.com/Lighthouse or download an application at http://jerseyshorehalfmarathon. com. The race starts at parking Lot E on Sandy Hook.