Air Transportation
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Newark Liberty International Airport is the closest major airport (about 45 min). Both JFK and LaGuardia are good alternate choices, but may required several hours, or more, to reach Long Branch (depends on time of day and traffic congestion). Atlantic City and Philadelphia International airports are also good choices.
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Ground Transportation to and from
Local Airports to / from Oceanport
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Race-day Shuttles
Race Day Free Shuttle Bus Schedule:
- 6:45 am to 7:00 am - Monmouth Park to Relay Transition Area (for 2nd teammate)
- 7:45 am to 9:30 am - Relay Transition Area to Finish Area
- 7:00 am to 9:30 am - Monmouth Park to Finish Area (for spectators and volunteers)
- *10:15 am to 4:30 pm - Finish Area to/from Monmouth Park (for athletes, spectators, and volunteers
Unfortunately, the shuttles are not handicapped equipped. If you are with an athlete with disabilities, it is best to drop him/her off at the start line and park near the finish area.
Please note: The Finish area drop off point is in a new location this year, near Parking Lot G on Union Ave. at about mile 9.7. Access to the finish line may be restricted from this location until about 10:20 am.
* The race course blocks access to roads to/from Monmouth Park for a while once the races begin. Half Marathoners will feel the most impact from this, as shuttles won't be able to return to the start line until about 10:15. At 10:00 am, buses will begin loading by corral order only for the return trip back to central parking at Monmouth Park.
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Train from NY Penn Station via North Jersey Coast Line
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Click the New Jersey Transit logo above for general train schedules to / from Long Branch.
There are regularly scheduled NJ Transit trains from NYC Penn Station and from Bay Head, with additional pick-up points along the route. It is best to purchase a round trip ticket to/from Long Branch Station in order to get the best price.
On race day, The New Jersey Marathon is renting a special New Jersey Transit train from NYC Penn Station to Monmouth Park Station for runners, their supporters, and volunteers. Click here for additional information regarding this service.
The Monmouth Park station is located right at the Start Area!
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Bus from points in NJ, NY and PA
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Click the Academy Bus logo above for general bus schedules to / from the Long Branch station.
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Rental Car Information
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Need A Rental Car?
Our select rental car companies offer special discounted rates for all New Jersey Marathon and Long Branch Half Marathon participants. Reserve your discounted rental car from one of the following companies:
 
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Local Transportation
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Shore Cab of Long Branch: 732-222-6688
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Paramount Cab Inc: 732-222-5300
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Red Bank & Eatontown Yellow Cab: 732-544-1111
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Surf Taxi - Red Bank & Eatontown: 732-774-5500
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Leros Point to Point: 800-825-3767 mention you are with NJ Marathon for 10% discount
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Driving Directions
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New for the 2012 event, the Start Line for all three Sunday races has been moved to the Central Parking Area at Monmouth Park, at 175 Oceanport Ave, in Oceanport. There will be plenty of free parking.
Access to Monmouth Park is via Rt. 36 (the main access route from either: Exit 105 of the Garden State Parkway, Exit 13B of Rt. 18 or Rt. 35). Get Personalized Driving Directions to Monmouth Park Racetrack.
Shuttles will be used to transport athletes and spectators from the finish line area back to central parking. These return trip shuttle buses will begin at 10:30 AM and continue until 4:00 PM. The return shuttles will be located in front of the Ocean Place Resort & Spa (View map of shuttle pickup location relative to the finish line).
Please help us keep cars away from the course, for both safety and convenience by taking advantage of the free and unlimited parking at our Central Parking Area at the start line.
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About Long Branch
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Either before, or after your event, plan to visit Long Branch, "The Friendly City" and see why Long Branch is more than just our Host City. With great restaurants, shopping, beaches and history, Long Branch can be a fine break from your hectic life.
Click the Long Branch Chamber of Commerce logo below for a listing of restaurants, or search the site for information on other types of businesses.
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Other Local Web Links
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