Big Steps For Little Feet 5K/1M

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]

Join us for a thrilling, chilling Halloween 5K like no other.

This October, something spooky is coming to the storied grounds of Fort Monmouth. Join the skeleton army as it runs (or walks) through a winding path filled with surprises at every turn. A skeleton suit will be provided for all runners, but don’t let that stop you from getting in the Halloween spirit. Costumes of all kinds are highly encouraged for all participants.

All participants will receive a skeleton suit, closed course, chip-timed results, and a celebratory beer or soft drink at the official after parties at Baseline Social and Birdsmouth Brewing with live music from Ocean Avenue Stompers. There will also be a vendor village at Birdsmouth.

A portion of proceeds from the event will go to a to Lunch Break's Family Promise Center on Fort Monmouth.

The Skeleton Run is created and organized by Beacon Events, the event management company behind other great races such as The Beer Run, Run The Hook, Asbury Park Santa Run, Shamrock N' Roll 5K & more.