Presents
Saturday Events Family Running Events and Mini Fair
Saturday, April 30, 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, 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 or call: 732 542-5517 (9am to 8pm ET)
The Races
- 3-Mile "Fun" Run / Walk
- "Kids" 1.2 Mile Marathon
- Kids' Races for Kids
Race Registration
One Application for all Races!
To Register, click on: General Application, the NJRR YF logo below, or,
choose from one of these Charities below.
- SUDC
- Kortney Rose Foundation
- Turner Syndrome Foundation
- Global CDH
- Family Promise of Monmouth County
- Autism Family Tours
- The Shana Foundation
- Educational Collaboration, Inc. School for Children - call Jennifer Fessler at 732-720-0978
- Running On Love
- LADACIN Network
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 - 11:45 am |
* Back by popular demand, Mr. Scott The Music Man (musical concert; www.MrScottMusicMan.com |
| 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. Scott The Music Man will entertain!
- 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
- Mr. Scott The Music Man - musical concert! www.MrScottMusicMan.com