The New Jersey Half Marathon Relay
Sunday, May 1, 2011
The New Jersey 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 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.
Please check back here for additional details on the transition, plus price structure and how to register. Registration for the Half Marathon Relay should open around the end of July.
Start Time:
8:30am
Start/Finish Location:
On the Long Branch ocean Promenade near the Ocean Place Resort & Spa.
Relay Packet Pickup:
Registration:
The Team Captain (or a team member) may go directly to Bib / Timing Chip pick-up (located in the back of the Expo) on either Friday or Saturday. Give your Team Name to receive the complete packet for your team.
On Race Day (Sunday):
- Please wear your Team Name on the front of your shirt or singlet and a second bib with "Relay" on the back of your shirt or singlet.
- All Finisher's medals will be given to the last runner / walker after they turn in the timing chip.
Approximate distances of each leg of the certified 13.1 mile course are as follows:
Leg # 1: 6.7 miles; Leg # 2: 6.4 miles
At the Transition Area:
The 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-offs properly. Please adhere to all directions from the Relay Staff.
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 1/2 hours (by 12:05pm).
Course Map for Half Marathon Relay
Pacing Teams:
To give yourself an extra boost toward meeting your time goal... or just to add some fun and entertainment to your race, check out our pace teams! More info...
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 host hotel 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.
Timing clocks, with mile markers, will be placed at each mile along 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!
Award Categories:
Top 2 teams in each category:
- Open All Male Team
- Open All Female Team
- Open Mixed Team (one male/one female)
- Masters All Male Team
- Masters All Female Team
- Masters Mixed Team (one male/one female)
- Corporate Team
- Long Branch Residents Team
- Monmouth Beach Residents Team
- Oceanport Residents Team