The Long Branch Half Marathon Relay
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Click here to Register for the 2 Person Half Marathon Relay!
The Long Branch Half Marathon Relay combines the flavor and excitement of the 13.1 mile world-class Long Branch Half Marathon with the camaraderie of a team relay event. It will be run on the same course, and at the same time, as the half marathon.
The Half Marathon Relay enables:
- both the youngest and oldest to get the half-marathon experience
- business to sponsor their employees
- family members to work together
- 13.1 miles to be fun and achievable for the casual runner / walker by breaking up the distance between two people
Half Marathon Relay Distances: 13.1 miles (Leg # 1: 6.55 miles; Leg # 2: 6.55 miles):
2012 Registration Fees: (Per team)
- $80 - until 12/31/11 at midnight
- $100 - from 01/01/12 until close of registration
Start Time:
Long Branch Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay: wheelchair athletes will start @ 6:50am, followed in waves by the rest of the field as they head out in their corrals.
Start Location:
In Oceanport, NJ, next to central parking.
Finish Location:
On the Long Branch Ocean Promenade, just north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa.
Transition Area:
The 2012 Relay Marathon transition area will be located at Griffin Park in Monmouth Beach. Relay Staff will be on-site at the Transition Area to help with any questions that may arise, help in making the event pleasant for all participants, and to ensure that each team completes the hand-off properly. Please adhere to all directions from the staff.
Shuttles will be available to bus the relay finisher to the transition area from the start line shortly after the start of the Half Marathon and Relay, and also to shuttle relay starters from the transition area to the finish line. Exact times for these shuttles are TBD.
Relay Packet Pickup:
Race packets must be picked up during the Expo hours, and they may be picked up by either team member.
On Race Day (Sunday):
- Please wear the bib with your Team Name on the front of your shirt or singlet and the second bib with "Relay" on the back of your shirt or singlet.
- All Finisher's medals for the entire team will be given to the last runner / walker after they turn in the timing chip.
Teams with walkers and / or slow runners are welcome to participate in these events. Your team must be able to complete the entire race in 3 hours and 15 minutes from the time the first person crosses the Start Line until the second person crosses the Finish Line.
Course Map for Half Marathon Relay
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Typical Race Day Weather:
The Long Branch area normally sees cool to moderate temperatures on the day of the race. Early May temperatures average between 38 F and 60 F (temperature is generally in the mid-50's to high 60's F). Be prepared for: rain, fog and bright sunshine as the weather at the Jersey Shore can be quite variable at this time of year.
On the Course:
Portable Toilets:
A large number of portable toilets will be available at the Start / Finish Area and along the course at or very near every fluid station. Please DO NOT relieve yourself on either private or public property along the course. Use the Portable Toilets!
Medical Support:
The New Jersey Marathon is very proud of the volunteer support from the many surrounding seashore towns that supply EMT ambulances along the course as well as the volunteer medical personnel from Monmouth Medical Center who will staff our Med Tents.
Our planned medical support will entail the following:
- A Med Tent just a short distance from the Finish Line.
- A large medical facility adjoining our Finish Area to deal with serious issues.
- Scattered throughout the course, at strategic locations, will be mobile EMT ambulances.
Whether it's blisters, cramping or other medical problems, our trained EMT's will be there to assist you.
A special THANKS to our many bicyclists who, as our "eyes and ears", will be patrolling our course in multiple sectors to both assist and seek assistance as needed!
Timing:
We will be using chip timing again this year, with mats at the Start / Finish Areas and also at multiple other points on the course.
Fluids:
Gatorade-Endurance Formula (lemon-lime) will be available again this year at each of our Fluid Stations. Gatorade will be served first at the stations with water served second.
Fluid Station Locations:
Most Fluid Stations are less than 2 miles apart and will be staffed by many service organizations and Volunteers from some of the various NJM Charity Beneficiaries.
Safety:
The New Jersey Marathon Festival organizers STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you DO NOT use your headphones during the races, for safety reasons. We all need to be aware of our surroundings, which include fellow runners and the possibility of errant traffic on the course. We believe that there will be many 'distractions' along the course including: spectators, bands and the scenery! Kettle bells are also not permitted.
Award Categories:
Top 2 teams in each category:
- Open All Male Team (under 40)
- Open All Female Team (under 40)
- Open Mixed Team - one male & one female (under 40)
- Masters All Male Team (40 - 59)
- Masters All Female Team (40 - 59)
- Masters Mixed Team - one male & one female (40 - 59)
- Seniors All Male Team (60+)
- Seniors All Female Team (60+)
- Seniors Mixed Team - one male & one female (60+)