"Anticipating the preservation of the Holmdel Horn Antenna and the creation of Dr. Robert Wilson Park."

The Shore Athletic Club is proud to host the

The 6th ANNUAL BIG BANG MILE

Saturday, July 18, 2026,

RAIN or SHINE!

Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ

Possibly the best records-eligible road mile course in the universe!

IMPORTANT: To make basic race registration cheaper, the Big Bang Mile T-shirt is now an optional $12 "add-on".

To guarantee your T-shirt and size, you MUST order it before June 15.

We will have a limited number of T-shirts for those who order them after June 15, but no guarantee on size or even availability.

PLEASE NOTE: This race is open to all types of runners and all age groups! Teams for the USATF-NJ 1 Mile Team Championship competition will be declared using the normal process. That is, team captains will submit their rosters by e-mail to the timing company (CompuScore in this case) and to the USATF-NJ LDR Committee the day before the race. USATF-NJ will send out e-mail early next week announcing the race and providing the details for the roster submission process. The Big Bang Mile registration web site is where non-USATF-NJ teams are declared.

TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE

7:00 AM - Bib and t-shirt pick up

8:15 AM - Masters Men (ages 60+) Mile -- part of USATF-NJ Masters Men Team Championship

8:35 AM - Masters Women (ages 50+) Mile -- part of USATF-NJ Masters Women Team Championship

8:55 AM - Masters Men (ages 50-59) Mile -- part of USATF-NJ Masters Men Team Championship

9:10 AM - Masters Women (ages 40-49) Mile -- part of USATF-NJ Masters Women Team Championship

9:25 AM - Masters Men (ages 40-49) Mile -- part of USATF-NJ Masters Men Team Championship

9:40 AM - High School and Middle School (ages 12-18) Mile #

9:55 AM - Open Women Mile -- includes USATF-NJ Open Women Team Championship

10:10 AM - Open Men Mile -- includes USATF-NJ Masters Men Team Championship

10:25 AM - Community Run/Walk and U12 Mile ^

10:50 AM - Fitness Team Mile (office, bar, gym, restaurant, family teams) #

11:15 AM - Awards Ceremony

The schedule of each heat will be slightly adjusted on event day depending on the entries for each race.

^ For each person entered in the Community and Youth Mile, $X will be donated to our charity partner, Holmdel Youth Athletic Association.

For each team entered in the HS/MS Mile and the Fitness Mile, $X will be donated to our charity partner, Holmdel Youth Athletic Association.

TEAMS

Teams for the High School and Middle School Mile and for the Fitness Team Mile are created via the Big Bang Mile race website. Click on the "More" menu option and then on the appropriate team category.

There is no fee for creating a team.

The person who creates a team is the team's captain.

Only registered runners can be added to a team.

Team must have a minimum of 3 contestants.

To encourage family teams in the Fitness Team Mile, we allow a contestant to "double dip" by competing for a team in the Family category as well as a team in another Fitness Team Mile category.

Teams for the USATF-NJ Long Distance Running Grand Prix are handled through a separate process that is administered by USATF-NJ.

AWARDS

Open Runners Awards

Top 3 USATF-NJ runners in each of the Open Men and Open Women Mile races will be awarded either a pair of running shoes or cash (amount TBD).

Any non-USATF-NJ man or woman who finishes among the top 3 in their Open heat will receive cash (amount TBD).

To score for a USATF-NJ Open team, the individual needs to have been identified in the respective team submission(s) to Compuscore (the scoring company) and USATF-NJ. These submissions are anticipated to be due via email by 6 PM on Friday, July 17.

Masters (age 40+) Runners Awards

Top 3 USATF-NJ masters men and masters women based on age grading, based on their respective Masters Mile races (regardless of what Masters race participating in), will be awarded either a pair of running shoes or cash (amount TBD).

Any non-USATF-NJ man or woman who achieves the top age grading for their gender among Masters heat participants will receive $100 cash.

To score for a USATF-NJ Masters team, the individual needs to have been identified in the respective team submission(s) to Compuscore (the scoring company) and USATF-NJ. These submissions are anticipated to be due via email by 6 PM on Friday, July 17.

Age Group Awards

For any runners (USATF-NJ Member or not), as an individual to be eligible for the Age Group awards, you must run in the Race for your respective Age.

Age Groups (Male and Female) are for the Top 3 (Male and Female) for ages 18-29, and 5-year age groups from 30 through 79, and 80+.

*Age Group awards are custom designed medals and will be given out on race day during the Awards ceremony.

Cash Awards

$200 Cash Bonus for a winning time under 4:10 for the men or under 4:50 for the women.

Any open finisher in the top 3 who is not a USATF-NJ member will be eligible for a cash award ($100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd and $50 for 3rd for both men and women).

*It is anticipated that the Cash awards will be given out on race day during the Awards ceremony.

ANNOUNCING: $200 Cash Bonus for breaking a USATF-certified American 5-year age group record.

High School and Middle School Mile Awards

Prizes will be Awarded to the top 3 boys and the top 3 girls in the High School and the Middle School Mile.

Prizes will be Awarded to the top Team (up to 6 participants) in the High School and in the Middle School Mile.

*Awards are custom designed medals and will be given out on race day during the Awards ceremony.

FitnessTeam Mile Awards

Awards will be presented to the top team (up to 8 participants)

​ *Awards are custom designed medals and will be given out on race day during the Awards ceremony.

This race is the USATF-NJ 2024 1 Mile Road Championship Race for Open and Masters Men and Open and Masters Women.

Flat, fast USATF certified course on closed roads.

2021 Winners: Men - Luciano Fiore (Empire Elite Track Club) - 4:18.61. Women - Courtney Decker (Bellas) - 5:11.49

2022 Winners & Old Course Record Holders: Men - John Walker - 4:13.50. Women - Danielle (Tauro) Barnes - 5:06.44

2023 Winners: Men - Brian Hill (Shore Athletic Club) - 4:20.25. Women - Clara Peterson - 5:02.08 (record for new course).

2024 Winners: Men - Noah Falasco - 4:20.76. Women - Perry Shoemaker (Potomac Valley Track Club) - 5:24.30.

2025 Winners: Men - Brian Hill (Shore Athletic Club) - 4:14.97 (record for new course). Women - Courtney Decker - 5:11.74.

Meet Record Holders: Men (2022) - John Walker - 4:13.50. Women (2023) - Clara Peterson - 5:02.08.

REGISTRATION

$20 - Early bird discount for all races until March 31.

$25 - All races from April 1 to May 31. Price Increase to $30 on June 1!

Registration closes Friday, July 17, 2026

No registration on race day

No animals or headphones allowed in any heat for safety. Strollers allowed only in the Community race.

Custom Big Bang Mile T-shirts may be ordered along with your race registration. Each T-shirt costs $12.

T-shirt availability and size is guaranteed ONLY if ordered before June 15!!

THE STORY BEHIND THE BIG BANG MILE

The Bell Works building was once a primary location for Bell Laboratories. “Bell Labs” attracted top-notch scientists to conduct basic research that might advance telephony. Two such scientists, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, studied radio signals from space in support of the Telstar project. In 1964, to their surprise, they observed a background noise coming from every direction in the sky. Wherever they pointed their radio telescope, they measured the same frequency and strength of microwave radiation. Puzzled, Penzias and Wilson conferred with colleagues. Princeton University astronomer Robert Dicke revealed they had found evidence for the Big Bang. This is a theory that the universe started with an explosion 13.8 billion years ago. For their important contribution to science, Penzias and Wilson were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1978.

The radio telescope used by Penzias and Wilson still stands today. It is located on top of Crawford Hill, about 2 miles northwest of the Bell Works facility. A nearby plaque explains its significance. It is worth a visit. In fact, Holmdel Township has purchased the 30 acres that surround the antenna and will convert it into Dr. Robert Wilson Park.

The Shore Athletic Club, New Jersey's oldest running club, dedicates the Big Bang Mile Race to scientists everywhere. We hope that runners draw inspiration from this story to learn more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and perhaps even pursue a STEM career. Aim high!

Join us for the

6th running

of the Navesink 4-Mile Run

July 25, 2025 | 4 mile - 8:30am / 2 mile walk - 8:35am

Sponsored by: The Jersey Shore Running Club

T-Shirt & Bib Pick-Up Information

T-Shirts: Limited-edition tie-dye shirts to the first 400 registrants, but all runners will receive a shirt (plus, you may even win a random prize)!

Pick-Up Location: Bodman Park, M.Y.A.A. Little League Clubhouse

Pick-Up Times: Friday July 24, 5:30pm thru 7:30pm & Saturday morning, 7am THRU 8:25am

Race Info

A scenic and mostly shaded run along Middletown's Cooper Road.

Rolling hills? Check. Horse farms? Yup. Great post-race party? Got that covered too!

The only thing missing is YOU

Post-race party location: Birdsmouth Brewing, Oceanport

TEAMS !!

Create or join a team!

The "Good-to-Know" Stuff

Non-Permitted Items: Bikes, strollers, dogs, and drones

Service animal? Please contact us in advance so we know you're coming!

We look forward to providing you with a fun and safe race. Thank you for your support!

A summer tradition at the Jersey Shore! Fun 5k run/walk through beautiful Sea Girt, NJ. Great community event with Kids' Races and Activities, live music on the course, custom t-shirt, chip timing, medals and more!

The 35th Annual Sea Girt 5K will benefit Sea Girt Recreation and The Jersey Shore Dream Center, which provides hunger relief, essential baby supplies and community programs to individuals and families in need. More info at http://www.jerseyshoredreamcenter.org

Please consider donating to the Jersey Shore Dream Center during registration.

Race Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Early Bird Registration - $33 through May 1st, $38 after

Kids' Race and Activities - $12 through May 1st, $15 after

5K Run/Walk/Roll – 8:30 AM Includes custom t-shirt, bib with chip timing, medal, live music on course, after-party

Kids' Races – 10:00 AM

Short sprints from 25 – 400 yards based on age group

Not timed, no prizes awarded. Includes t-shirt, goody bag and Kids' Activities

Kids' Activities – 8:30 – 11:00 AM Inflatables, Pony Rides, Face Painting & More

Race bib will be mailed to you if registered by July 10th - will go to your address listed on registration – first mailout on or about June 15th. Does not include Kids' Races - pick up bib with t-shirt at times below.

T-Shirt and Late Registration Bib Pickup:

Must bring your Race Bib to pick up T-Shirt!

4 - 7 PM – Friday, July 31st

6:30 - 8:30 AM – Saturday, August 1st

Tents by Sea Girt Library – 801 The Plaza, Sea Girt, NJ 08750

Race is rain or shine. Will only be postponed if weather is a danger to participants (lightning, hurricane).

Must be present to collect t-shirt or any giveaway. No refunds, transfers, credits or exchanges.

Kids’ Activities may be cancelled due to rain, but races will happen unless main race is postponed.

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