Middletown Township, New Jersey · Sunday, May 31, 2026
The MCW The Tatum Classic is a 4.75 miles, 19 miles, and ultra event held on Sunday, May 31, 2026. It is located at 206 Holland Rd in Middletown Township, New Jersey.
Ready to lace up your sneakers for an unforgettable running experience? 🌅 The Sunset Marathon NYC invites you to push your limits on courses of 5 km, 10 km or even a half-marathon, in the heart of the city that never sleeps.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7AM for the Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon, featuring a scenic, flat and fast 5K loop around historic Flushing Meadows Corona Park!
5K = one loop, Half-Marathon = one 5K loop + three 5.37K loops.
AMENITIES:
Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, race hats for all participants, custom medals for all finishers, and freshly made fruit smoothies!
REGISTRATION & FEES
Want to race this one for FREE? It's easy - register here on RunSignup, then refer friends and family to earn your registration back! How it works >>
All prices now include processing fees:
Through June 14: $30.60 5K, $51.20 Half-Marathon
Through July 2: $35.75 5K, $59.45 Half-Marathon
Through July 10, noon: $40.90 5K, $66.65 Half-Marathon
No race-day registration. Entries cannot be transferred to another person.
THE COURSE
A scenic, mostly flat, accurately measured USATF certified loop starting at the north end of Meadow Lake, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere, Fountain of the Planets, Queens Zoo, New York State Pavilion and Queens Museum of Art. 5K = one loop, Half-Marathon = one 5K loop + three 5.37K loops.
USATF certified course NY16032JG (5K), NY18033JG (Half-Marathon)
RACE PACKETS
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your race giveaway and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available for US addresses only, through July 1. All packets will ship out on July 3.
For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 6:00-6:45AM.
RACE HATS
The giveaway for this race is a Sri Chinmoy Races vented running cap!
AWARDS
Men’s and Women’s awards categories, for both 5K and Half-Marathon:
Under 50: Top 3
50-59: Top 2
60-69: First Place
70 & over: First Place
Awards ceremonies:
5K: 7:50 a.m.
Half-Marathon: 9:15 a.m.
FRUIT SMOOTHIES
We'll have freshly made fruit smoothies for all runners after finishing!
TIME LIMITS
5K: 1 Hour
Half-Marathon: 3 hrs, 15 min.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
5K: Open to ages 13 & up
Half-Marathon: Open to ages 16 & up
RACE RESULTS
Will be posted on our race website within 24 hours.
ABOUT US:
From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Team’s inauguration in 1977 by its founder and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy.
Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,700 races a year in 27 countries across 4 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the world’s longest certified road race – the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race (yes, 3,100 miles, it’s not a typo). We love running and putting on races – we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors.
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
We live in uncertain times. If we are forced to cancel this event owing to circumstances beyond our control, including, but not limited to:
New or modified COVID-19 regulations/restrictions imposed by park officials or city or state governments;
Unsafe conditions in the park, such as excessive snow or ice on the roadways, or other severe weather related conditions;
the event will be converted to a virtual one. Registered participants will still receive race giveaways and finisher medals in the mail upon completion of the virtual race, and trophies will be mailed to winners as per the awards breakdown above.
The ONLY short distance trail race in the city! Four miles of actual trail running, not bridle paths or gravel roads, but hiking trails!
The entire course will be marked at regular intervals. This course is designed to be a great introduction to trail racing or for a veteran to PR a challenging course!
*Bib pickup day of race
*Full information provided to registered racers about a week prior to race day.
*Dogs with respectful and responsible owners may participate in the race.
*Medals for all finishers and prizes for top 3 Male and Female finishers
***All proceeds will be donated to Puppy Kitty NYCity
Little known facts about the trails of Forest Park:
The Wisconsinian glaciation molded this land between 20,000 and 10,000 years ago and left the Harbor Hill Moraine, a series of small hills known as “knob and kettle” terrain, including Forest Park. Which means the trails are naturally carved, not manmade like most nyc parks. Come explore and experience the beautiful 100 year old pine grove and longest continuous oak forest in Queens!
This race is dedicated to Pinky the Pacer, the lil white and brown dog with the pink nose who completed several thousand miles of trail running through the woods of Forest Park in Queens. Legends never die.
More races: https://linktr.ee/foresttrailstriders
Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim
Sunday - August 3
Long Branch Ocean Mile Registration
COST:
• $30: Before August 1
• $40: August 1
• $50 RACE DAY!!
RESULTS:
2025
2024
• 2023
• 2022
• 2021
• 2019
• 2018
• 2017
• 2016
• 2015
• 2014
WHAT:
We're looking forward to welcoming you back to the 2026 Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim. The race will again follow a rectangular course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village...
WHERE:
Pier Village
66 Centennial Drive
Long Branch, NJ 07740
*This address will bring you within 50m of the gazebo where packet pick-up is located...but the closer you can park to the beach, the better.
Parking is FREE until 10am, so if you intend to stay past 10am, please be sure you pay the meters.
WHEN:
Sunday – August 2
• Packet Pick-up: 630-730am
• Race Start: 8am
FAQ's:
• What is the typical water temperature?
o Ocean temperatures are typically in the high 60s/low-70s.
• Are wetsuits allowed?
o Wetsuits are allowed, but those wearing wetsuits are not eligible for awards.
• How is the course set up?
o The race will follow a rectangular course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village.
• Is there a cut-off time?
• All racers will be removed from the course 1-hour 10-minutes after the start.
• What are the awards/categories?
o Hand-painted, custom awards will be presented to the Top-5 overall (M/F) & the following age groups (M/F):
• 14&Under
• 15-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70+
If you have any other questions, please e-mail race director, Brian Shea:
Who is Coach Brian?
o Brian Shea comes to the program with a wealth of experience in endurance sports as an athlete, coach and consultant. He is the Founder & Head Coach/Consultant at Jersey Shore/Asbury Masters & Long Branch Ocean Swims & for over 25 years, has competed in all levels of endurance sports from 5K to Ultra-marathon Swims/Runs to Ironman.
o He has raced/won triathlons in the United States & abroad with multiple Ironman finishes including Ironman Hawaii with Personal Bests of:
5k - 15:54
Marathon - 2:49
Ironman - 9:31
Most recently, Brian has (7) top-10 finishes at the 8+mile Annual Swim for Alligator Light (Islamorada FL) as well as podium finishes at the United States Lifesaving Association National Championships.
o On the coaching side, Brian is a certified coach having formulated training and sports nutrition programs for athletes ranging from beginner to professional.
If you have any questions, please respond to this post & we'll circle back w/ you ASAP...OR if you'd like to contact Coach Brian directly, you can do so at: [email protected]