RunAPalooza
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Event overview
JSRC RunAPalooza is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Asbury Park, NJ (07712). The event takes place at Bradley Park, 101-199 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park. Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon
- Jersey Shore Relay - 26 miles (teams of 1 to 5)
- 5K
Course and format
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 course is USATF certified. The Jersey Shore Relay runs from Seaside Heights to Asbury Park on an approximately 26 mile oceanfront route that uses boardwalks and passes scenic venues. The Jersey Shore 5K 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. Course maps are available from the event organizers.
Registration, deadlines and fundraising
Registration opened on October 1 (details published by the organizers). The deadline to have a bib mailed is February 1, 2026. Register by March 1 to help ensure shirt size. Registration closes on March 25, 2026, or when capacity is reached. Bib transfers carry a $10 fee through March 25; no transfers after that date. A one-time deferral to 2027 is allowed for a $10 fee through March 25; no deferrals after that date. There are no refunds. Active Jersey Shore Running Club members receive a 10% discount in RunSignup. Fundraising incentives include tiered rewards at $250–$499, $500–$749, and $750+, and the top fundraisers over $1,000 may have names printed on race shirts (totals as of March 8). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
