Jersey Shore, NJ Galloway Training Program

Supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the new Vogel Medical Campus.

Honoring the Piazza Family and all of our NICU Super Heroes.

Registration includes access to the race village, fun zone, program, post-race food truck and bib ticket redeemable at Birdsmouth Beer.

Register by May 8th to receive a finisher medal and t-shirt.

Food Trucks will include a Kosher option.

DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE at Fort Athletic Club: Sunday, June 7th

8:00 AM Packet Pick Up and Day of Registration

9:30 AM 5K Timed Race

9:45 AM 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

10:15 AM Program, Food Trucks Open

12:30 PM Event Concludes

Event is rain or shine.

Sponsorship Information below or visit our website www.rwjbh.org/bigsteps

Volunteers are needed on race day! If you or a family member would like to volunteer please complete a registration here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NJ/FairHaven/GirlontheRun5KFairHaven

Girls on the Run of Central NJ is celebrating 24 years of inspiring girls to recognize their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams! Please consider making a $24 donation with your registration in celebration of our anniversary and to help us give more girls the opportunity to participate in this life changing program through our scholarship fund. Thank you

Date: June 1, 2025

Please consider running the GOTR 5K as a Girls on the Run of Central NJ SoleMate and help us continue to fund our GOTR Scholarship program. All proceeds from the SoleMates program is used to provide scholarships to girls in low income areas and give them the opportunity to participate in thsi amazing program! Please visit our SoleMates page at www.gotrcnj.org/get-involved/solemates

5K Race Course Map

Registration Fees: Non-Refundable, Non Transferable

Early Registration by 5/2 - $30

5/3-5/16 - $35

5/17-5/28 at noon - $40

Race Day - $45

Location: Fair Haven Fields Ridge Road Fair Haven

Computer Timing:

Chip timing

Tristate Timing

Water stops on course and at finish

Schedule:

8:15am - Packet Pick-up & Registrations

9:15am Registration closes (no exceptions!)

9:30am – Race Start

Amenities:

T-shirt and to all pre-registered, others while supplies last.

Post - race refreshments for runners only

Thank you to our sponsors:

HARK-ALS, Inc.

United Rent All

Waldele Family Foundation

Junior League of Monmouth County

PSE&G

The series, established in 1964 by Shore A.C, is a weekly 5k race and 1 mile kids run held on the perimeter of Lake Takanassee. The Kids 1 mile run (1 lap around the lake) starts at 6:30pm. The 5K (4 laps around the lake) starts at 6:45pm. Medals are awarded to the top 3 overall finishers and age group winners in the 5K, and the top 3 girls and top 3 boys in the 1 mile run. Ribbons are awarded to all kids run participants. At the end of the series, consistent top performers earn overall series awards.

5 Monday Nights

July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4

6:00 PM - Limited event day registration

​6:30 PM - 1500m Kids Fun Run, $5.00

6:35 PM - 5k Racewalk, $10 (2 Mile on 8/4) 6:45 PM - 5K Run, $10.00 (2 Mile on 8/4)

PARKING: Please enter via South Lake Road and park behind St. Michael’s Church, located at ​800 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ.

RESULTS will be posted 1-2 days after each race on the Shore A.C. website at www.shoreac.org under "Our Events"

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