3 running and walking events in Asbury Park, New Jersey
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3 events in Asbury Park-
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
March 14, 2026
UPDATE for 2026! Due to ongoing construction on Fort Monmouth at the location of the race, Shamrock N' Roll will now take place in Asbury Park. Join us at Stone Pony for some good old fashioned St. Patrick's Day fun and let's shamrock n' roll!
All participants receive their very own leprechaun suit, closed course, chip-timed results, and a special live performance from Brian Kirk & the Jirks at the Stone Pony (21+) plus other after parties to be announced.
A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to Asbury Park's Rodeo For Recreation fund to support youth summer camps and recreation programs in the city.
Shamrock N’ Roll 5K 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, Skeleton Run & more.
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Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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
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Sat, Dec 05, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Ho Ho Ho! The Asbury Park Santa Run returns for its 11th year to lead thousands of Santa's through the streets of Asbury Park on December 6th. Run (or walk) a 5K course in support of local non-profit Lunch Break and cross the finish line into your choice of 4 after parties at Asbury Park's most legendary music venues. The event is expected to sell out in advance so sign up today!
Registration includes a donation to Lunch Break, Santa suit, race entry, closed course in Asbury Park, access to after parties (21+), and chip timed results.
After Party lineup TBA!
Suit & bib pick up will be on Friday, December 4th at Road Runner Sports in Shrewsbury, NJ from 2-6 PM.
This event is not affiliated in any way with SantaCon.