Group Runs at the Jersey Shore

Sometimes its tough to stay motivated and keep up with a regular training schedule. Long runs can be especially hard running alone. Fortunately at the Jersey Shore there are many group runs at various locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean County.

The group runs are a great way to hook up with fellow runners and socialize during and after the run. When you know you have friends to meet up to run it’s a little easier to get out the door early in the morning.

Here are the regular group runs that are set up by the Jersey Shore Running Club

Sunday - 8 AM Group Runs in Middletown 6 - 20 Miles – This is a long standing run of over 25 years with a great history and many notable area runners have participated. It’s a great course through the back roads in the Navesink section of Middletown where you will hardly ever se a car. There are also some nice trails through Huber Woods and Hearthshorne Woods included in the many routes. Many runners use this run when training for their fall or spring marathons. It includes some challenging hills. The club puts out water stops every few miles and there are always post run refreshments at the Club House after the run.  Photo Show of Sunday Run
 

Saturday, 10 AM, Holmdel Park - during the winter starting on Jan 10

Tuesday, 6 PM, Group Run in Long Branch, 4 - 6 Miles, Windmill across from Seven Presidents Park – ance 4 mile run to the end of the Long Branch Boardwalk or some extend it to 6 miles by going around Lake Takanassee.

Wednesday 6 PM - Group Run in Holmdel Park - 5 Miles plus or minus - Spring, Summer and Fall - run the famous x-country course through the park – it’s a really tough course through some very scenic trails.
 

Thursday, 6 PM, Group Run in Belmar -5 - 7 Miles, Winter - Dunkin Donuts Ocean Ave and 16th Ave, Summer or When the Meters Go Up - Taylor Pavilion at Fifth Avenue and Ocean Avenue on the Boardwalk, Belmar, NJ – This is a very popular un all year round with 40 or so participants generally meeting every week. You can run to the end of the Spring Lake Boardwalk or go around into Sea Girt for a longer run of about 8 miles. There are also several beginner runners who go 3 to 4 miles. And hand around with the group after the run for some post run refreshments at one of the many local establishments.

Information on all of the above Runs with directions. Updates always on the JSRC Web Site.

The Ocean Running Club also schedules group runs at various locations mainly in Ocean County

The Freehold Area Running Club also has group runs at various locations in western Monmouth county in the Freehold area.

And Don't Forget

Saturday in the Park

9-11 Memorial Run

Brielle 10K

Boardwalk Running Festival

Seaside Half Marathon