RunAPalooza
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JSRC RunAPalooza
RunAPalooza is a multi-distance running event held in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The event base is located at Bradley Park, featuring courses that move through several shore communities including Brick Beach, Point Pleasant Beach, Manasquan, and Belmar.
The event offers several race categories to accommodate different preferences:
- Asbury Park Half Marathon: A 13.1-mile race with a four-hour time limit.
- Jersey Shore Relay Marathon: A 26.2-mile relay race for teams.
- Jersey Shore 5K: A shorter 5-kilometer distance course.
- RRCA Half Marathon Championship: A competitive 13.1-mile division.
Specific safety restrictions are in place to manage the volume of participants. Unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, and pets are prohibited on the course. To ensure safety, children under eight years old are not permitted on the course in baby strollers or carriers. Participants are not allowed to use backpacks during the race.
The Jersey Shore Relay Marathon includes designated transition areas with strict deadlines to ensure the course is cleared on schedule. Teams must pass the Brick Beach transition within 1 hour and 14 minutes, Point Pleasant Beach by 2 hours and 45 minutes, Manasquan by 3 hours and 50 minutes, and Belmar by 4 hours and 50 minutes. Transportation is provided for relay teams that do not meet these specific cut-off times. The event also features rewards for individual and team fundraising efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
