Jersey Shore Half Marathon
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Jersey Shore Half Marathon
The Jersey Shore Half Marathon is organized by the Shore Athletic Club at Gateway National Recreation Area (Sandy Hook Park) in Highlands, New Jersey. The event on Sunday, October 4, 2026, offers two distances:
- Half Marathon
- 2 Mile
The race has a participant capacity of 800. All half marathon entrants receive a complimentary long sleeve race t-shirt and a completion medal; refreshments are available after the race. Pacers are provided for estimated finish times of 1:45, 2:00, 2:15 and 2:30. Cash awards are given to the top three male and female finishers, and there are age group awards.
Registration fees are tiered. Half marathon fees vary by date, with an early registration fee and higher fees closer to race day; 2-mile fees are also tiered. A combined half marathon registration and training program is offered, which includes an initial phone consultation, weekly individualized training emails, one in-person training session, and an individualized race plan.
Pre-race activities include a shake-out run and pre-registered bib pick up at Outpost Running and Walking Co. Race day bib pick up and race day registration are held at the Lifesaving Station between Lot D and E in Sandy Hook Park. The event partners with the Sandy Hook Foundation; registrants may make a tax-deductible donation and the Foundation will be present at Area E on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
