6 running events in Middletown Township, New Jersey
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Middletown Township
6 events in Middletown Township-
Wed, Jan 07, 2026 at 4:30 PMSee full details
TRAINING SESSIONS
Join us for a professional approach to running and track & field training on Wednesday evenings at Mater Dei Track. This comprehensive workout program, designed for adults and youth of all skill levels, includes warm-up techniques, dynamic drills, endurance and speed training, strength training, flexibility, and mindfulness! The adult and youth groups will be separate, ensuring a focused and effective training environment. This program is for beginners, intermediate, and advanced runners.
Let’s keep the momentum alive, whether it's between seasons or during them! Join us every Wednesday at the Mater Dei Track in Middletown, where the Shore A.C. community unites for an energizing training experience. We offer coaching in distance, mid-distance, sprints, shot put, long jump, and high jump.
All adult club members receive free workouts. You don't need to register. Youth dates and prices are listed below.
LOCATION & TIME
Mater Dei Track: 538 Church Street, Middletown
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (winter)
5:30 to 6:30 PM (spring & summer)
5:00 to 6:00 PM (fall)
WINTER PROGRAM DATES
Wednesday, January 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesday, February 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25
SPRING PROGRAM DATES
Wednesday, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesday, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24
SUMMER PROGRAM DATES
Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesday, August 5, 12, 19, 26
Wednesday, September 2
FALL PROGRAM DATES
Wednesday, September 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesday, October 7, 14, 21, 28
FEES
All Adult sessions for club members are free. You don't need to register. Become a member today.
Annual Package
Workout every Wednesday from January 7 to October 28
43 sessions: $260
Workout every Wednesday from January 7 to October 28 and be part of the seasonal racing teams
43 sessions and 15 meets: $390
Winter Packages
Workout sessions - train 1 day weekly from January 7 to March 25
12 sessions: $75
Train and race - train 1 day weekly from January 7 - March 25, and race at Monmouth University Showcase Indoor T&F Meets
12 training sessions and three indoor races: $105
Spring Packages
Workout sessions - train 1 day weekly from April 1 to June 24
12 sessions: $75
Train and race - train 1 day weekly from April 1 to June 24 and race at All-Comers T&F Meets at Ranney School
12 training sessions and three outdoor races: $105
Summer Packages
Workout sessions - train 1 day weekly from July 1 to September 2
9 sessions: $55
Train and race - train 1 day weekly from July 1 to September 2 and race at Lake Takanassee Summer Series on Monday evenings
9 training sessions and five outdoor races: $100
Fall Packages
Workout sessions - train 1 day weekly from September 9 to October 28
8 sessions: $55
Train and race - train 1 day weekly from J September 9 to October 28 and race at Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series on Sunday mornings.
8 training sessions and five cross-country races: $100
MEET THE COACHES
Coach Joe Compagni will run the adult sessions. Coach Joe comes to Shore A.C. and Gone Running after 24 years of experience as the Director and Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country at Monmouth University. Under his leadership, they won a total of 58 team championships in both the NEC and MAAC. Compagni earned Coach of the Year honors on 58 different occasions - in the Northeast Conference (NEC), the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), and eight times as a USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year. Coach Joe also serves as the Vice President of Shore A.C. Erin O'Neill will lead the youth sessions. Coach Erin is a USA Track & Field-certified coach, a state-certified elementary and special education teacher, the President of Shore A.C., an event director, and a competitor. Erin has been with the Shore A.C. for eight years and with Gone Running for five years.
BECOME A MEMBER
Adult and youth members receive a one-time Shore A.C. racing singlet, black gloves, an automatic discounted rate at five club-hosted events, communications and incentives, and the opportunity to compete in the USATF competition. An individualized coaching plan is available at an additional cost. You can check out more information on our membership.
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Sun, May 31, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
The Infinite Love Tutu Trot 5k
IT'S TIME TO TROT! Join us again this year to show your support for children and families fighting childhood cancer, and help us raise money to fund research at the Children's Brain Tumor Network at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Our goal is $100,000 -- with your help, we know we can get there!
How can you help?
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Sign up to be a trotter!
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Help us get donations!
Everybody who registers automatically gets personal fundaising page to help us raise donations. Share those pages to friends and family members to help us reach our goal!
FAQs:
Are tutus and t-shirts included with my registration fee? Each CT or NJ 5K registrant gets a dri-fit T-shirt and tutu.
Can I join or start a team? YES! Gather up friends, neighbors, teammates, school or church groups, and gather together for good! You can start a team during registration or join an existing team. If you have any issues setting up a team, please email [email protected].
What is Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer? Infinite Love is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation that raises money to directly support childhood cancer fighters and their families and to fund new pediatric cancer research. The Tutu Trot is one of our main events to raise money, but we fundraise and support families year-round.
Since 2013 Infinite Love has funded over $2.8 million in research and has provided financial assistance, wish fulfillment, and special projects for dozens of families, thanks entirely to the generosity of our supporters and sponsors.
Infinite Love is entirely volunteer-run and has no office space and very little overhead, so donations go right to where they need to -- families and researchers. You can learn more at infiniteloveforkids.org
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Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
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!
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Sun, Nov 29, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Presented by...
The
JERSEY SHORE RUNNING CLUB
A Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition!!
November 29, 2026
10am - 12k
10:10am - 5k
Bib/shirt pickup
Friday, November 27 - Birdsmouth Brewing - 4:30pm thru 7:30pm
Saturday, November 28 - 1pm thru 4pm - M.Y.A.A. Little League Field clubhouse
Sunday, November 29th - 8am thru 9:50am - M.Y.A.A. Little League Field clubhouse
M.Y.A.A. Clubhouse is located @ Bodman Park, Market Street, Red Bank - right next to the Little League Field.
ALL AWARDS AND/OR SHIRTS NOT CLAIMED DAY OF RACE ARE GIVEN TO LOCAL CHARITIES.
THERE ARE NO MAILINGS OF ANY KIND.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS / DEFERRALS / CREDITS GIVEN.
Afterparty @ Birdsmouth Brewing
1 complimentary beer to runners/volunteers only
food / raffle prizes
Team award recognition
675 Oceanport Way
Oceanport
12:30 - 3:30pm
JOIN US!
THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETOWN PROHIBITS DRONES, STROLLERS, BIKES, AND DOGS.
Service animal? Please contact us so we know you're coming!
Hey, we don't make the rules, we just follow them...