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New Jersey > New Jersey Marathon & Long Branch Half
Marathon
Long Branch,
NJ
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Date
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Event
Details
Run to benefit local children’s charities and Global
Hepatitis Awareness, the Long Branch Half Marathon coincides with the
New Jersey Marathon weekend of events, and also includes a marathon
relay for 4- and 3-person teams.
The race features inspirational views
of the oceanfront at the start and finish lines at the Long Branch
Ocean Promenade on the Jersey shore, and takes runners on a 13.1-mile
tour of the neighborhoods and commercial districts of the town and
nearby Monmouth Beach.
Known by past runners for its scenic, mostly flat course (no surprise
as it’s close to sea level, near the ocean), the race is also
known for colorful characters who’ve run in past years such
as “Larry the Lighthouse,” who actually runs inside
a cardboard lighthouse perched atop his shoulders. The
course’s most significant hills take participants over
bridges and across water at three points (miles 3, 8 and 11), including
Lake Takanassee, and the last three miles offer spectacular views of
the waves crashing on the beach.
Race
Weather & Climate
The early weeks of spring can be unpredictable in this oceanfront New
Jersey town, though race conditions usually fall in the 50s and 60s.
Average temperatures for May range between 50°F and
68°F, while precipitation is always a factor –
rainfall for the month averages about 4.46 inches.
Fees
$50 if postmarked by Nov. 30, 2007
$55 between Dec. 1 – Dec. 31
$60 between Jan. 1 – Jan. 31, 2008
$65 between Feb. 1 – March 31
$70 between April 1 – April 19
$80 after April 19 through the race expo on May 2 and 3
Registration
To register for the 2008 running of the Long Branch Half Marathon, click here.
Website
www.njmarathon.org
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