

Presents
Family Running Events and Mini Fair
Saturday, May 5th, 2011
The New Jersey Marathon Festival, along with its sponsor and volunteering organizations, has created a special day full of fun family events for all ages and abilities.
In addition to several races, there will also be: clowns, face painting, music, carnival games, crafts, refreshments, awards, medals, and commemorative T-Shirts. It is a great festival for the entire family!
The fun starts at 8:30 am until noon, on the Great Lawn at the Ocean Promenade, in Long Branch. (Just a few yards north of Pier Village - between the Ocean Place Resort & Spa and Rooney's Crab House.)
Questions? Please email: kids@njmarathon.org
The Races
- 3-Mile "Fun" Run / Walk
- "Kids" 1.2 Mile Marathon
- Kids' Races for Kids
Event Registration
Saturday Event Registration is available through various charities. If you plan on signing up for a Saturday event, please fill out an application from any one of the following charities.
New Jersey Road Runners Club - Youth Foundation
Family Promise of Monmouth County
The Kortney Rose Foundation
Sudden Unexplained Death In Childhood (SUDC)

LADACIN Network
Central NJ Brain Tumor Support Group
Turner Syndrome Foundation
Love Without Boundaries
Kick Cancer Overboard
Autism Family Times
Breast Intentions
Push to Walk
The Saturday Events Schedule
Please Note: Late Registration on Saturday will take place on the Great Lawn at the Ocean Promenade, not in Pier Village!
| 7:45 am - 8:30 am |
3-Mile "Fun" Run / Walk Registration |
| 8:30 am |
3-Mile "Fun" Run / Walk Starts |
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am |
Kids Activities, Kids Race Registration, Face Painting, and DJ |
| 9:00 am |
Kids Races Mini Fair opens with: Carnival Games, Crafts, Refreshments, Races and Prizes |
| 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
* Back by popular demand, "Bubbles the Clown" |
| 9:30 am |
"Kids" 1.2-Mile Marathon, with Special Medals! |
| 9:00 am - 11 am |
* Back by popular demand, "Fun Bus" Fitness Fun on Wheels for Ages 2-8 www.funbuses.com |
| 10:30 - 11:00 am |
Kids Races Ages 2-12, with Medals! |
| 11:00 - 12:00 am |
Mr. Ray |
| 11:45 am |
Prize Drawings |
| Noon |
Close |



3-Mile "Fun" Run / Walk
Meet us at the Great Lawn, on the Long Branch Ocean Promenade, for a 3-mile "Fun" Run / Walk
- Check-in begins at 7:45 am
- This event is not competitive - no clocks!
- For all "ages" ... strollers are welcome!
- A light breakfast will be served after the run and random prizes will be awarded!
- Participants raising $25, or more, in sponsorship will receive a free entry!
- Commemorative T-Shirts for all pre-registrants ... same day-registrants while supplies last!
"Kids" 1.2-Mile Marathon
"Kids" of all ages (8 to 99) will run a 1.2-mile marathon on the Long Branch Oceanfront Promenade
- Check-in begins at 8:30 am
- Race begins at 9:30 am
- Finish Line at the "Official" NJ Marathon and Long Branch Half Marathon finish line!
- Special Medals!
- T-Shirt and medals for all pre-registrants ... same day registrants while supplies last!
Races For Kids
Kids ages 2-12 will run races of various lengths, by age group. After the races refreshments, prizes, a carnival, the Fun Bus and Mr. Ray!
- Check-in begins at 8:30 am
- Races begin at 10:30 am
- 9 separate races for kids (ages 2-12)
- T-Shirts and medals for all participants while supplies last!
- Refreshments, Prizes, Carnival Games and Surprises -- A festive atmosphere with music!
- The Fun Bus (ages 2-8)! www.funbuses.com