Save The Date: May 6, 2012

Travel Information

 

Air Transportation

 

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.

 

Ground Transportation to and from

Local Airports to / from Long Branch


Train from NY Penn Station via North Jersey Coast Line

 

New
            Jersey Transit

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, New Jersey Transit will run a free train from NYC Penn Station to Long Branch Station for runners and their supporters. Click here to view the train schedule.

The Long Branch station is approximately 3/4 of a mile from the Start Area. There will be lots of signs, starting at the station, to lead passengers along the way to the Bag Drop and Start Areas.

Bus from points in NJ, NY and PA

 

Academy Bus

Click the Academy Bus logo above for general bus schedules to / from Long Branch

 

Rental Car Information


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:

National Car Rental Alamo Car Rental

Local Transportation


  • Shore Cab of Long Branch: 732-222-6688
  • Paramount Cab Inc: 732-222-5300
  • Red Bank & Eatontown Yellow Cab: 732-544-1111
  • Surf Taxi - Red Bank & Eatontown: 732-774-5500
  • Leros Point to Point: 800-825-3767 mention you are with NJ Marathon for 10% discount

Driving

 

Click on the link, and enter your starting location, for Personalized Driving Directions to The New Jersey Marathon, Long Branch Half Marathon, and the New Jersey Marathon Relay Start / Finish Area.

 

Sunday Event Parking

 

The Central Parking Area for the Sunday Races, will be at Monmouth Park, at 175 Oceanport Ave, in Oceanport. There will be plenty of free parking and a free shuttle service to and from the Start / Finish Area.

Access to Monmouth Park Racetrack 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.

Shuttle buses will transport athletes, spectators and volunteers from Central Parking to the drop off point, near the Start Area, between the hours of 6 AM and 7:30 AM.

There will be additional buses from Central Parking, for both spectators and volunteers, starting again at 7:45 AM until 8:30 AM. These buses will be making continuous loops between between Monmouth Park Racetrack and the drop of point (in front of the Ocean Place Resort & Spa).

The return trip shuttle buses to Monmouth Park Racetrack 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.

There is also limited parking for New Jersey Marathon participants only, at 7-Presidents Oceanfront Park, in Long Branch. These spaces are limited and vehicles will not be allowed into the park after 7:00 AM and will not be allowed out of the parking area until the last athlete has passed the park exit at about 8:45 AM). Get Personalized Driving Directions to 7-Presidents Oceanfront Park.

Please help us keep cars away from our course, for both safety and convenience by taking advantage of the free and unlimited parking at our Main Parking Area (see above).

 

About Long Branch

 

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.

 

Other Local Web Links

 

 

Need Merchandise?

Find some great merchandise at
our store!  

 
 
Site MapContact Us
©2011 US Road Sports & Entertainment Group.
All rights reserved.
Website design and development by Americaneagle.com