The New Jersey Marathon at the Shore May 5, 2013

Thousands of avid runners, walkers, beginners and everyone in between will participate in The New Jersey Marathon, May 5. A full marathon, half-marathon, half-marathon relay, three-mile fun run/walk, kids race, Kids and Family Events, plus world-class courses designed for speed, great area restaurants and attractions, are all part of the weekend. Organizers will help 'Restore The Shore' as the race through eight N.J. towns works towards recovery from Superstorm Sandy. "We're on! Are you in?"

The full 26.2-mile race which begins at Monmouth Park in Oceanport and meanders through eight beautiful New Jersey shore towns, including Monmouth Beach, Deal, Allenhurst, Lock Aurbor, Asbury Park and Ocean Grove before reaching the finish line on the Long Branch Promenade (north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa).

Registration for all events, course views, information about volunteering and sponsorship and details of the entire weekend of activities and more are available at the race Website at www.NJMarathon.org.

Beginning runners, walkers and athletes with disabilities are all invited to participate. The New Jersey Marathon also conducts a series of training runs and related events to help participants of all levels to prepare.

Start times:
6:50 a.m. Half Marathon and Relay
8 a.m. full marathon

Official Website: http://www.njmarathon.org