RunAPalooza
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Event details
- Asbury Park Half Marathon
- Jersey Shore Relay Marathon - teams of 1 to 5; 26-mile ocean front course
- Jersey Shore 5K
RunAPalooza takes place in Asbury Park, NJ (Bradley Park, 101-199 Fifth Ave) on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The Asbury Park Half Marathon starts and finishes in Asbury Park and runs through Interlaken, Allenhurst, Deal, Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach and Avon by the Sea. The half marathon is a USATF certified course. The Jersey Shore Relay runs from Seaside Heights to Asbury Park along approximately 26 miles of ocean front boardwalks and scenic venues. The Jersey Shore 5K is described as a flat course that starts and finishes in Asbury Park, passes Convention Hall, the Stone Pony, Madam Marie and the Great Auditorium, and finishes on the Asbury Park Boardwalk.
Registration, fundraising and race policies
Registration for the 2026 races opened October 1. For mailed bibs the deadline is February 1, 2026; register by March 1 to ensure shirt size. Registration closes March 25, 2026 or when maximum capacity is reached. Bib transfers carry a $10 fee until March 25; no transfers after that date. A one-time deferral to 2027 is available for a $10 fee until March 25. No refunds are offered. Jersey Shore Running Club members with active RunSignup membership receive a 10% discount at checkout.
Fundraising incentives are tiered: raise $250–$499 for a branded beanie, $500–$749 for a branded hooded sweatshirt, and $750 or more to receive both items. The Top 10 fundraising teams or individuals who raise over $1,000 will have their names printed on race shirts, with totals for printing taken as of March 8. Course maps and more race information are available on the event pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.