New Jersey > E. Murray Todd Half Marathon
Lincroft, NJ
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Date
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Event
Details
Named for a local resident who was a champion runner in high school and
grew up to become one of the Monmouth County area’s
best-known philanthropists and fundraisers, the E. Murray Todd Half
Marathon fields a slate of more than 500 runners every year for this
tough, hilly course set in central New Jersey. It’s
considered difficult as much for the weather as the course itself, as
the 2007 race saw periods of high winds, rain, cloudy skies and even
some snowfall.
An out-and-back race that winds through the residential neighborhoods
of the nearby towns of Holmdel and Colts Neck, the course starts and
finishes at the gymnasium of Lincroft’s Brookdale Community
College. Past participants share that the course offers
“incredibly scenic” views of horse farms and
country estates through these rural New Jersey towns, as well as many
tough hills throughout the course especially around miles 6 and 9,
which is followed by nearly a mile of uphill terrain.
On the day of the race, be sure to monitor local weather conditions
closely and dress appropriately, as the winds are reported to be one of
the most significant challenges of this race, especially in the
course’s first 6 miles.
Race
Weather & Climate
The first weekend of March can still be quite cold and occasionally
rainy in the Lincroft area, located in Monmouth County just a few miles
from the shores of Raritan Bay. Temperatures during the month average
between 32°F and 49°F, while precipitation averages
about 4.16 inches.
Fees
$25 if registered by Feb. 23, 2007
$30 after Feb. 23 through the day of
the race
Registration
Registration is not yet available for the 2009 race. Check this space
later for details.
Website
www.monmouthcountyparks.com
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