More than $40,000 was raised for Special Olympics New Jersey [SONJ], which provides year round, gratis sports training and competition opportunities for more than 25,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities, organizers announced Tuesday. Despite Saturday’s inclement weather, over 3,000 participated in the three events, which included a 5K, half and full marathon. Hosted by Jersey Shore […]

Runners of all ages are invited to “hit the streets” of Asbury on Aug. 10 in the annual Asbury Park 5k. The race, now in its tenth year, began 20 years ago as the Asbury Park 10k Classic. The 10k race was moved to Red Bank a decade ago and was renamed the “Sheehan Classic” […]

A unique running race is taking place in Asbury Park on Sunday. The Train Run, organized by the Jersey Shore Running Club [JSRC], consists of a train ride followed by a run or walk. Participants can choose their distance when disembarking from the train in Allenhurst or Elberon. And afterward, Johnny Mac’s will host a […]

Hurricane Sandy cancelled everything from weddings to 5K races in its wake, but one Shore running tradition is kicking off right on schedule this year. A yearly ritual since 1964, the Polar Bear Races are set for Sunday, Dec. 30, with a 10-mile race walk kicking off at 10 a.m. and a five-mile run at […]