Several thousand runners gathered on Broad Street in downtown Red Bank, NJ on Saturday morning June 19, 2010 for the annual George Sheehan Classic Road Race.The Race commemorates the late Dr George Sheehan- Read Related Examiner Article and is part of the Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix Series of Races. . The skies were clear and the temperatures moderate in the 60's which was comfortable for the runners although it did warm up a bit at the later stages of the race..
The start was directly in front of St James Church where runners stood at attention for the playing of the National Anthem before the start. As the gun went off runners could hear the playing of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" on the loudspeakers which lined the street at the start.
It took several minutes for all the runners to clear the start and make their way along the course which wound its way through Red Bank and neighboring Little Silver and Fair Haven. Along the way there were many local residents out cheering on the runners and shouting words of encouragement. As the runners past the 4 mile mark they were confronted with the famed or imfamous "Tower Hill" which they needed to get up prior to their turning toward the finish back on Broad Street where many friends and relatives waited to greet and cheer then on.
The men's winner was James Gathoga in a time of 24:44 was and for the women it was Noel Brock of Toms River, NJ in a time of 28:35.
William and Kathy O'Gara of Staten Island carried the American Flag the entire course and both finished just under 1 hour..
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The lead vehicle was provided by Circle Chevrolet and driven by Bill DeFelice.
According to Race Director, Phil Hinck who could be found later in Brannigan's "It was a great day and I would like to thank all the sponsors and especially the volunteers who came out to support the event" .
Comments
the winners picture shows 24:92 - how can that be?
but nice pics.
A great event and nice article. Being new to the Jersey Shore I find lots of running going on here. Thanks to all who make it happen.
I did this race about 5 years ago - what a great race! This weekend was so hot!
tower hill what a thrill!
I found my thrill on Tower Hill
On Tower Hill where I found you
The moon stood still on Tower Hill
And lingered till my dreams came true
The wind in the willow played
Love's sweet melody
But all of those vows we made
Were never to be
Tho' we're apart you're part of me still
For you were my thrill on Tower Hill
The wind in the willow played
Love's sweet melody
But all of those vows we made
Were never to be
Tho' we're apart you're part of me still
For you were my thrill on Tower Hill
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