Shamrock N' Roll 5K

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:

[email protected]

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]

The Shore Athletic Club presents the

Asbury Park George Sheehan Classic 5K

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Flat, fast USATF certified course finishing on the famous Asbury Park Boardwalk

7:50 AM Opening Ceremony at Bradley Park

RACE PHOTOS HERE

by Jack McCoy Photography

REGISTRATION

$36 if you register by March 9th

$40 if you register by May 9th

$46 if you register by July 31st (if space permits)*

$50 to register on August 1 - 8th (if space permits)*

$60 to register on race day, August 9th (if space permits)*

*- The field will be capped at 1,600 runners this year. Shirts for the first 1,200 to pick up. Register early to avoid getting closed out.

KIDS RACES

$14 if you register by March 9th

$16 if you register by July 31st

$20 to register on August 1 - 9th

SUGGESTED DISTANCES FOR KIDS' RACES

** Kids can run more or less than suggested

2-4 years old: 50 meters

5-7 years old: 100 meters

8-10 years old: 200 meters

11+ years old: 400 meters

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday 4-7 PM - Late Registration (if available) & Bib/T-Shirt Pick-up at The Outpost in Little Silver

Saturday 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. - Late Registration (if available) and race day bib pick-up at Bradley Park

7:50 AM - Opening Ceremony at Bradley Park (runners will be escorted to Bradley Park for the start)

8:00 AM - 5K Run begins

9:00 AM - Kids races begin

9:15 AM - Awards ceremony - Bradley Park

AWARDS

​Top 5 Overall Open Male and Female Win CASH Prizes (and the prize money has been increased this year)!

Age group awards: 5 year age groups - Top 3 in each age group win custom Sheehan Classic beach towels and other awards

Over $1300 in prize money for the top finishers (men and women): 1st Place - $200; 2nd - $150; 3rd - $125; 4th - $100; 5th - $75.

Individual ​Age Group Awards - custom Sheehan Classic awards to the top 3 in each age group.

(we will use 5-year age groups)

Team Competition! We will have a special award for the Winning Team(s) in each category. The team categories are:

Men's Teams, Women's Teams, Masters Men (40+), Masters Women (40+), Co-Ed Teams

(we will score the top 4 fastest times in each category. Co-ed teams must have a minimum of 2 females.)

We will also have an award for the team with the largest number of entrants.

The top male and female Asbury Park residents each win gift certificates from HydraPatch!

Raffle at the awards ceremony, compliments of our local sponsors.

Awards will be presented in Bradley Park after the youth races.

FRIDAY BIB PICK UP

The Outpost Running and Walking Co., located at 32 Church Street in Little Silver.

4:00 - 7:00 PM

There will also be a free shoe raffle and other giveaways for those who join us on Friday at the friendly confines of The Outpost

We strongly encourage you to join us on Friday at The Outpost if at all possible to avoid the line on race morning.

RACE TEES

Soft cotton tie-dye Asbury Park Sheehan Classic shirts to participants, first 1,200 to pick up their bib/shirt!

The first 1,000 people to pick up their bibs on Friday and Saturday will also get a drink ticket for The Robinson Ale House

Charity Partner: Again this year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County.

We also encourage you to make a donation to the Boys and Girls Club as part of your race registration. Thank you!

Learn more about Shore legend - Dr. George Sheehan

50th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run

Presented by the Goodwill Hose Co., the Borough of Belmar & the Jersey Shore Running Club

Saturday, September 5, 2026 – 8:00 AM

Please join us for the 50th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run along the beautiful Belmar oceanfront and local streets while helping to raise money for the Goodwill Hose Co. The Belmar 5 Mile is one of the largest road races in New Jersey, with more than 3,000 participants each year. This event has something for everyone - from our premier event - the 5 Mile Run - to the Kid's Races for our littlest runners on Friday, September 4th!

This event is also celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Goodwill Hose Co., a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to provide emergency fire and rescue services to residents and visitors to the Borough of Belmar 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The squad relies on charitable contributions raised by this fundraiser to help defray some of the operating costs of the fire company. Please consider a donation.

Race bibs will be mailed out if you register by July 31st to the RunSignUp registered address

(Does not include Kids' Races - pickup bib with t-shirt during race week)

REGISTRATION

$35 Early Bird Registration (2/8/26 through 5/31/26 (10% off for JSRC Members thru 5/31)

$40 Online Pre-Registration (6/1/26 through 8/30/26)

$50 Race Week Registration - 8/31/26 through 9/5/26

Kid’s Races

Friday, September 4, 2026 – 6:30 PM

Silver Lake Park

Ages 1 -12

KIDS RACES REGISTRATION

$15 Early Bird Registration (2/8/26 through 6/30/26

$20 Pre-Registration (7/1/26 through 8/30/26)

$25 Race Week Registration - (8/31/26 - 9/4/26)

Kid’s registration includes: Finisher medal, t-shirt, kid’s activities

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Due to the volume of participants and to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all Belmar 5 runners and the children, the course is restricted to registered runners, wheelchair division athletes & official race personnel. No children under 8 years old are allowed on the race course in any type of baby strollers/joggers or baby carriers. Do not have children or other family members jump in to finish with you. Unregistered participants, unauthorized vehicles, baby strollers/joggers, roller blades, in-line skates, skateboards, pets and bicycles are also prohibited in the race and will be removed from the race course. Bib numbers must be visible on all participants. Only the registered runner will be permitted to cross the finish line. No backpacks will be allowed. We ask your cooperation. For the safety of all participants, volunteers, residents and race personnel, there is a 90 minute time limit for the Five Mile Run (18 min/mile pace maximum).

Race is rain or shine. Will only be postponed if weather is a danger to participants (lightning, hurricane). No refunds.

INFORMATION

[email protected]

Congratulations to the 2025 Belmar 5 Mile Overall Winners:

2025 Belmar 5 Mile by the numbers:

1st Place - Chris DeSousa, 22, Oceanport, NJ - time: 25:03 Pace: 5:01

1st Female - Christiana Rutkowski, 29, Hoboken, NJ - time: 28:09 Pace: 5:37 Overall Place: 19th

3244: Number registered

2678: Number of finishers

1353: Number of male finishers

1325: Number of female finishers

5: Age of the youngest runner - Conor MacDonald, time: 55:01 min, 1835th place overall

89: Age of the oldest runner - Olie Nelson, time: 1 hour 27 min, 2624th place overall

8: Number of Belmar residents - top 3 overall in age groups

225: Number of Belmar residents who crossed the finish line

19: Number of states participants hailed from

442: Donations totaling $5680.00

397: Kid's Races Registrations

Lake Como Day 5k

Presented by the Borough of Lake Como & the Jersey Shore Running Club

Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 9:00 AM

Hosted by Joe's Surf Shack, 415 18th Ave., Lake Como, NJ

Please join us for the Lake Como Day 5k along the local streets and around the beautiful Lake Como while helping to celebrate the charming community renowned for its scenic beauty and rich history. Lake Como is celebrating its 102st anniversary as its own municipality to honor its past and to look forward to its future. Lake Como, known as South Belmar for the majority of its history, officially changed its name in January of 2005 that marked a new chapter in the area's rich history. Proceeds to benefit Lake Como Youth Recreation Programs & Youth Facilities.

REGISTRATION

$30 Online Early Bird Registration through 7/31 (JSRC Members 10% discount through July 31)

$35 Online Pre-Registration (8/1 through 9/18)

$40 Race Day - In-Person Only

EVENT DAY INFORMATION

Joe's Surf Shack, 415 18th Ave., Lake Como, NJ

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Late Registration, T-shirt & Bib pick up

9:00 AM - 5k Run

10:00 AM - Award Ceremony

AWARDS

Joe's Surf Shack at approx. 10:00 AM on race day – No mailings

No duplicate awards

Overall – Top 3 Male/Female

Lake Como Full Time Resident – Top Male/Female

Age Group Awards - Top 3 Male/Female

19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

DONATIONS

Please consider making a donation during registration to support the Lake Como Youth Recreation Programs & Youth Facilities.

The Lake Como Youth Recreation Program provides youngsters with the opportunity to spend time with their friends while participating in free play and organized games in a structured, safe, and chaperoned environment.

POST RACE PARTY

After the race, we invite everyone to join the post-race celebration at Joe's Surf Shack.

INFORMATION

[email protected]

Join us at the shore for a sweet day 10/19 with the Belmar Donut Run — part of the Main Street Donut Dash series. This flat and scenic 5K course is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages, taking you along the beautiful Belmar boardwalk.

All participants receive:

Custom beach-themed long sleeve shirt (first 450 Runners, while supplies last!)

Exclusive finisher medal

A delicious Main Street donut at the finish line

Chip-timed results and age group awards

Fun for the whole family

Whether you're chasing a personal record or just craving a donut with a view, this event is sure to be a highlight of your fall.

Register today at runsignup.com