2016 athlete guide - New Jersey Marathon

2016 ATHLETE GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Participant Information ................................................................................................... 3
Sunday Security Measures ............................................................................................ 4
Marathon ..................................................................................................................... 5-6
Marathon Course Map ................................................................................................... 7
Half Marathon ................................................................................................................ 8
Half Marathon Relay .................................................................................................. 9-10
Half Marathon Course Map ........................................................................................... 11
Marathon Turn-by-Turn directions ........................................................................... 12-15
Half Marathon Turn-by-Turn directions .................................................................... 16-17
On-Course Information ................................................................................................. 18
Parking and Transportation .......................................................................................... 19
VIP ............................................................................................................................... 20
Health and Fitness Expo .............................................................................................. 21
NJM 5K ........................................................................................................................ 22
NJM 5K Map ................................................................................................................. 23
Barnabas Health Kids and Family Festival ................................................................... 24
Sunday Spectator Information & Athlete Tracking ................................................... 25-26
Start Area Map ............................................................................................................. 27
Finish Area Map ........................................................................................................... 28
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PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Welcome to the 20th Annual Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon Weekend!
The marathon, half marathon and relay begin at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 1 at Monmouth Park in
Oceanport and finish at the Ocean Promenade in Long Branch. The point-to-point course travels through
the diverse neighborhoods and business districts of Oceanport, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, Deal,
Allenhurst, Loch Arbour, Asbury Park and Ocean Grove.
The Barnabas Health Kids and Family Festival is on Saturday, April 30. The fun starts with on-site
registration for the kids races at 12:30 p.m., with the festival activities continuing until 4:00 p.m. on the
Great Lawn at the Ocean Promenade in Long Branch. There will be live entertainment, food vendors,
face painting, carnival games, crafts, and more.
The 3rd annual NJM 5K will take place on Saturday, April 30 at 3:00 p.m. starting at the Ocean
Promenade in Long Branch. It is a fun, 3.1 mile looped course along the oceanfront and filled with
scenic ocean views.
We look forward to seeing you and your family on race weekend!
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SUNDAY SECURITY MEASURES
START LINE
Athletes / Spectators / Volunteers
• ALL backpacks, duffle bags, drawstring bags or similar non-translucent bags will NOT be
permitted to enter the start venue area.
• Athletes will be provided with one race-issued clear plastic bag. All equipment must be placed
within the race-issued bag in order to enter the start venue area race morning. If you arrive at
the entrance to Monmouth Park with a bag other than the official race issued clear plastic bag,
you have two choices:
1. Return to your vehicle and leave your bag there
2. Transfer all of your items into a race-issued clear plastic bag before being permitted to
enter the venue.
• Note: Fanny packs, hydration belts, water bottles and/or small hydration-only packs will be
allowed but are subject to search at any time.
FINISH LINE
Athletes / Spectators / Volunteers
• There will be NO bags permitted to enter the finish venue for both athletes and spectators. This
includes the race-issued clear plastic bags, purses, backpacks, diaper bags, etc.
• Post-race, athletes will be able to retrieve their clear, plastic gear bag from the Gear Check
area. However, for security reasons, these bags will NOT be permitted within the festival area.
Athletes will be able to retrieve what they need from their bags and there will be changing tents
available for athletes to change their clothes. Anyone leaving the Gear Check area with their
clear plastic bag will be directed to the venue exit.
• Spectators should leave all bags in their vehicles. There will be police security checkpoints at all
entrances to the Finish Festival. Any spectator who has a bag will be asked to bring it back to
their vehicle before they will be permitted to enter the venue.
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MARATHON INFO
Run through the diverse neighborhoods and business districts of Oceanport, Monmouth
Beach, Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour, Asbury Park, and Ocean Grove. This
scenic, fast and flat course has been very popular with both runners and spectators alike. It is
a point-to-point course that has proven to be a good choice for those attempting to qualify
for the B.A.A. Boston Marathon as so many have done with us in the past.
Start Time
• 7:30 AM
• Athletes in wheelchairs will start at 7:30 a.m. followed in waves by the rest of the corrals.
Start Location
• Monmouth Park (on Park Rd.), 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ 07757
Finish Location
• Long Branch Ocean Promenade (north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa), Long
Branch, NJ 07740
Time Limit
• FINISH – All athletes must finish the 26.2 mile course in 6 hours and 30 minutes (approximately
15 minutes per mile).
• MILE 5.7 – All athletes must reach Mile 5.7 by 9:15 a.m. After 9:15 a.m., instead of making the
left turn on Patten Avenue, athletes will be directed to bear right to Florence Avenue. Runners
will then turn left at Atlantic Avenue, and rejoin the course as they turn right onto MacArthur
Avenue at mile 8.3 (eliminating 2.3 miles from the course).
• MILE 11.5 – All athletes must reach the 11.5 mile mark in 2 hours and 50 minutes or less. After
10:40 a.m., no marathon runners will be permitted to make the right turn onto Ocean Avenue and
all runners will be directed to finish the half marathon course.
• MILE 17.5 – All athletes must reach the 17.5 mile mark by 12:10 p.m. After this time, instead of
making the right turn onto Asbury Avenue from Ocean Avenue, we will direct runners to turn left
to the boardwalk (eliminating 2.4 miles from the course).
• FINISH LINE – Finish line will close at 2:30 p.m.
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MARATHON INFO
Course Details
• Point-to-Point course is USATF certified
• Boston qualifying race
• Very fast and virtually flat course (few very gentle rolling stretches and bridge crossings)
On Course Nutrition
• Gatorade Lemon-Lime and water available at all aid stations
• GU energy gels: Available at miles 7.9, 15.8, and 21.3
• Vanilla bean and chocolate flavors
• If you’ve been training with other energy gels please be prepared to carry your own favorite
gel packs.
• Bananas: Available at miles 13.3 and 23.6
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REUNION
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SECURITY BARRIER
FOOD
VENDORS
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MILE MARKERS
COURSE
MEDICAL
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AID STATIONS
RESTROOMS
PACKET PICK-UP
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VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN
GEAR CHECK
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ATHLETE FOOD
VIP FOOD & VIEWING AREA
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INFORMATION
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PARKING
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VIP PARKING
CHARITY RALLY AREA
BUS STATION: RELAY
TRANSITION & SPECTATOR
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HALF MARATHON INFO
Enjoy a 13.1 mile celebration through the neighborhoods and business districts of Oceanport,
Monmouth Beach, and Long Branch. With the same oceanfront finish as the marathon, the
half marathon has become a spring tradition at the Jersey Shore!
Start Time
• 7:30 a.m.
• Athletes in wheelchairs will start at 7:30 a.m. followed in waves by the rest of the corrals.
Start Location
• Monmouth Park (on Park Rd.), 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ 07757
Finish Location
• Long Branch Ocean Promenade (north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa), Long
Branch, NJ 07740
Time Limit
• FINISH – All athletes must finish the 13.1 mile course in 3 hours and 15 minutes (approximately
15 minutes per mile)
• MILE 5.7 – All athletes must reach Mile 5.7 by 9:15 a.m. After 9:15 a.m., instead of making the
left turn on Patten Avenue, athletes will be directed to bear right to Florence Avenue. Runners
will then turn left at Atlantic Avenue, and rejoin the course as they turn right onto MacArthur
Avenue at mile 8.3 (eliminating 2.3 miles from the course).
• FINISH LINE – Finish line will close at 2:30 p.m.
Course Details
• Point-to-point course is USATF certified
• Very fast and virtually flat course (few very gentle rolling stretches and bridges)
On Course Nutrition
• Gatorade Lemon-Lime and water available at all aid stations
• GU energy gels: Available at mile 7.9
• Vanilla bean and chocolate flavors
• If you’ve been training with other energy gels please be prepared to carry your own favorite
gel packs.
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HALF MARATHON RELAY INFO
The Half Marathon Relay combines the spirit and excitement of the 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.
Start Time
• 7:30 a.m.
• Athletes in wheelchairs will start at 7:30 a.m. followed in waves by the rest of the corrals.
Start Location
• Monmouth Park (on Park Rd.), 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ 07757
Finish Location
• Long Branch Ocean Promenade (north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa), Long
Branch, NJ 07740
Transition Area
• Griffin Park, Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 (at the corner of Tocci Avenue and Griffin Street)
• Relay staff will be on-site to help with any questions and to ensure that each team completes the
hand-off properly. Please adhere to all directions from the staff.
• Shuttle buses will be available to transport:
• Second runners from the start area to the transition area. The shuttles will leave Monmouth
Park at 7:15 a.m. SHARP
• First runners from the transition area to the finish area. Shuttles will run continuously until
approximately 9:30 a.m.
Distance of Each Leg of the Race
• First leg - approximately 6.75 miles; will begin at the Start Line and end at the Relay Transition
Area
• Second leg - approximately 6.35 miles; will start at the Relay Transition Area and end at the
Finish Line
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HALF MARATHON RELAY INFO
Time Limit
• FINISH – All athletes must finish the 13.1 mile course in 3 hours and 15 minutes (approximately
15 minutes per mile)
• MILE 5.7 – All athletes must reach Mile 5.7 by 9:15 a.m. After 9:15 a.m., instead of making the
left turn on Patten Avenue, athletes will be directed to bear right to Florence Avenue. Runners
will then turn left at Atlantic Avenue, and rejoin the course as they turn right onto MacArthur
Avenue at mile 8.3 (eliminating 2.3 miles from the course).
• FINISH LINE – Finish line will close at 2:30 p.m
• Teams with walkers or slow runners are welcome to participate provided they are able to complete
the entire race in 3 hours 15 minutes from the time the 1st team member crosses the start line
until the second team member crosses the finish line
Course Details
• Point-to-Point course is USATF certified
• Very fast and virtually flat course (few very gentle rolling stretches and bridges)
Race Day Instructions
• Bibs
• Each team member will receive a bib with their race number that they must adhere to the
front of their shirt. The team will receive a third bib with RELAY printed on the front and the
timing chip on the back. This bib will be given to athletes with a race belt. Team member one
will wear this bib first and pass the race belt to team member two when inside of the transition
area. Only one team member may be on the course at a time
• Two finisher medals will be given to the second team member after they cross the finish line and
turn in the timing chip belt
• Second team member should request food for both team members as the first team member will
not be allowed inside the secure athlete zone at the finish line
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HALF MARATHON
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MILE MARKERS
ATHLETE FOOD
COURSE
VIP FOOD & VIEWING AREA
RELAY TRANSITION
INFORMATION
MEDICAL
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PARKING
AID STATIONS
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VIP PARKING
RESTROOMS
CHARITY RALLY AREA
PACKET PICK-UP
BUS STATION: RELAY
TRANSITION & SPECTATOR
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WHITMAN TER.
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BUSES &
NJ TRANSIT
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MARATHON TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS
Approx
Mile
0
Turn
START
Intersection
OCEANPORT
Park Road - N of Monmouth Park Grandstand
0.1
Clockwise around traffic circle
0.2
0.7
Right
Cross Oceanport Ave to Crescent Pl
Eatontown Blvd (Rte 537)
Straight
Right
Right
Eatontown Blvd / Massaro St
Wolfhill Ave
Pemberton Ave
Oceanport Ave
Left
Left
Oceanport Ave - before Port Au Peck
Port Au Peck Ave
Myrtle Ave
Right
Left
Myrtle Ave - S of Avon Ave
Monmouth Blvd
Port Au Peck Ave
Right
Right
Port Au Peck Ave - before Hiawatha
Pocano Ave
Comanche Ave
1
1.1
1.3
1.7
2
2.1
2.8
3
3.3
3.95
4
4.6
4.7
5
5.3
Left
5.7
Left
Comanche Ave at Mohican Ave
Monmouth Blvd
LONG BRANCH
Patten Ave (CUT OFF)
Right
Right
Left
Patten Ave just past Sunset Ave
MONMOUTH BEACH
Wesley Ave
Tocci Ave (RELAY TRANSITION)
Griffin St (RELAY TRANSITION)
Right
Griffin St - just before Margaret Place
Riverdale Ave
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6.7
6.75
6.9
7
7.1
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MARATHON TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS
Approx
Mile
7.6
7.7
7.9
8
8.3
8.5
8.6
9
9.4
9.7
9.9
9.95
10
10.3
11
11.2
11.25
11.5
11.9
12
12.6
13
Turn
Right
Left
Right
Left
Left
Right
Right
Left
Right
Left
Right
Left
Right
Right
Right
Intersection
LONG BRANCH
Columbia Ave (in Long Branch)
Church St (to end)
Atlantic Ave
Atlantic Ave - just before West St
MacArthur Ave
Avenel Blvd
Long Branch Ave (to end)
Long Branch Ave-just past Seaview Ave
S. Broadway (around fountain)
3rd Ave
Westwood Ave
Franklin Ave
Franklin Ave-by Damiano Funeral Home
2nd Ave
2nd Ave - in front of #476
West End Ave
Ocean Blvd.
Continue Straight through Brighton
North Lake Dr to South Lake Dr.
N Lake Dr - across from #33
Ocean Ave
Ocean Ave - 30’ before Sycamore
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MARATHON TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS
Approx
Mile
13.8
14
14.2
14.5
14.6
14.8
15
Turn
Intersection
DEAL / ALLENHURST / LOCH ARBOUR
Lawrence Ave
Right
Left
Left
Right
Ocean Ave - South of Roosevelt in Deal
Phillips Ave
Almyr Ave
Brighton Ave
Ocean Ave
Ocean Ave - past Parker
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16.3
16.4
Ocean Ave at Corlies Ave in Allenhurst
Right
Edgemont Dr (in Loch Arbour)
Left
Park Ave
ASBURY PARK
16.5 Left
Deal Lake Dr (in Asbury Park)
16.6 Right
Kingsley Dr
16.8 Left
7th Ave (North side)
16.9 Right
Ocean Ave
17
Ocean Ave - before Sunset
17.5 Right
Asbury Ave
17.6 Left
Cookman Ave
17.65 Left
Wesley Lake Dr
17.7 Right
Lake Ave
17.85 Left
Onto bridge (at Heck Street)
OCEAN GROVE
17.9 Straight Pilgrim Pathway
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Pilgrim Pathway @ Bath Ave
18.05 Left
Center Pathway
18.2 Right
Ocean Ave
18.5 Right
Broadway (south side)
18.7 Left
Central Ave
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MARATHON TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS
Approx
Mile
Turn
18.9 U-turn
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19.1 Right
19.2 Left
19.8
19.9
20
20.3
20.35
20.4
20.45
20.7
20.8
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On Boardwalk - between 2nd Ave ramps
Left
Path around Convention Hall
Right
Onto sidewalk
Right
Path to Boardwalk (across from Sunset)
Left
Onto Boardwalk
Left
Ocean Ave to Deal Lake Dr
DEAL / ALLENHURST / LOCH ARBOUR
Right
Ocean Ave
Ocean Ave - between Allen and Elberon
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Ocean Ave - north of Runyon
LONG BRANCH
Ocean Ave - north of Lawrence
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24
24.5
25
25.7
25.9
26
26.2
Intersection
On Central @ Pilgrim Pathway
Central @ Franklin
Broadway
Ocean Ave
Follow path back to Boardwalk
ASBURY PARK
Boardwalk (pevious course entrance)
Right
Ocean Ave- on Lake Takanassee Br.
Brighton Ave (Ocean Ave S)
Left
Ocean Ave - north of Matilda Terrace
Morris Ave
Right
N on Ocean Ave S through Pier Village
Onto Pathway
On Promenade - N or Madison
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HALF MARATHON TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS
Approx
Mile
0
Turn
START
Intersection
OCEANPORT
Park Road - N of Monmouth Park Grandstand
0.1
Clockwise around traffic circle
0.2
0.7
Right
Cross Oceanport Ave to Crescent Pl
Eatontown Blvd (Rte 537)
1
1.1
1.3
1.7
Eatontown Blvd / Massaro St
Straight Wolfhill Ave
Right
Pemberton Ave
Right
Oceanport Ave
2
2.1
2.8
3
3.3
3.95
4
4.6
4.7
Left
Left
Oceanport Ave - before Port Au Peck
Port Au Peck Ave
Myrtle Ave
Right
Left
Myrtle Ave - S of Avon Ave
Monmouth Blvd
Port Au Peck Ave
Right
Right
Port Au Peck Ave - bet. Monmouth and Hiawatha
Pocano Ave
Comanche Ave
5
5.3
Left
5.7
Left
Comanche Ave at Mohican Ave
Monmouth Blvd
LONG BRANCH
Patten Ave (CUT OFF)
Right
Right
Left
Patten Ave just past Sunset Ave
MONMOUTH BEACH
Wesley Ave
Tocci Ave (RELAY TRANSITION)
Griffin St
Right
Griffin St - just before Margaret Place
Riverdale Ave
6
6.7
6.75
6.9
7
7.1
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HALF MARATHON TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS
Approx
Mile
Turn
Right
Left
Right
Intersection
LONG BRANCH
Columbia Ave (in Long Branch)
Church St (to end)
Atlantic Ave
Atlantic Ave - just before West St
MacArthur Ave
Avenel Blvd
Long Branch Ave (to end)
Long Branch Ave-just past Seaview Ave
S. Broadway (around fountain)
3rd Ave
Franklin Ave
Franklin Ave-by Damiano Funeral Home
2nd Ave
2nd Ave - in front of #476
West End Ave
Ocean Blvd
Brighton Ave / Ocean Ave
N on Ocean Ave S
7.6
7.7
7.9
8
8.3
8.5
8.6
9
9.4
9.7
9.95
10
10.3
11
11.2
11.25
11.5
11.6
Left
Right
Left
Left
12
12.7
Ocean Ave-S of South Bath
Stay Left Ocean Ave at Melrose Ave
Left
Left
Right
Right
Left
Left
Right
12.8
12.85 Right
12.9 Left
Clockwise around half of traffic circle on Laird St
Pathway leading to the Promenade
Promenade to the finish line
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On Promenade - S of Madison Ave
13.1
On Promenade - N of Madison Ave
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ON-COURSE INFORMATION
Emergency Alert System
An Emergency Alert System has been implemented for the triathlon. Flags will be positioned throughout
the course to alert athletes of race conditions. On race day, please take note of the flags and heed the
instructions associated with each color. Flags will be at every aid station, the start and finish line.
GREEN FLAG: Proceed as normal.
YELLOW FLAG: CAUTION - Slow down, use caution and drink plenty of water.
RED FLAG: EXTREME CAUTION - Slow down, use extreme caution and drink plenty of water due to
dangerous weather conditions. Timing of the event has stopped and no awards will be issued.
BLACK FLAG: STOP - Seek shelter immediately in the event of a weather emergency. The race has
been cancelled due to extreme conditions or course emergency such as lightning, tornado, or natural
disaster
Aid Stations
Gatorade Endurance Formula (lemon-lime) will be available at each aid station. Gatorade will be served
first at the stations with water served second. Most fluid stations average about 1.5 miles apart.
Medical Support
Medical tents will be located approximately every two miles of the course. If you are no longer able to
complete the event, please go to the nearest medical tent to be picked up.
Portable Toilets
Portable toilets will be available at the start and finish area and along the course at every aid station.
Timing
We will be using chip timing with mats at the start, finish, mile 6.2, mile 11.5, mile 13.1, and mile 20.
Entertainment
There will be musical entertainment along the course with 14 total DJ locations
Clothing
All discarded clothing will be donated to charities. We cannot return clothing discarded either at the start
or along the course.
Safety
We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you DO NOT use your headphones during the races. Also, there
will be no regular or jogging strollers, bikes, kettle bells or skates permitted on the course
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PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Start Line Parking
There is parking available for pre-purchase at Monmouth Park Racetrack for $5. Any parking tickets
purchased online must be picked up at the expo on Friday or Saturday or on Sunday ONLY if you
purchased race morning packet pick-up. This lot opens at 5:00 a.m. and tickets will be collected as you
exit this lot. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE START LINE PARKING TICKETS (UNDER ADD-ONS)
Finish Line Parking
There is also parking near the finish area at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch. This area is
recommended for spectators as there are no shuttles to the race start line from this lot. Tickets must
be picked up at the expo on Friday or Saturday. This lot opens at 5:30 a.m. and tickets will be collected
when you enter the lot. Note: Parking at this lot is now SOLD OUT.
Race Day Buses
Race management has secured race morning buses departing from the locations listed below. Buses
will be open to athletes and spectators. Buses will drop all riders off at Monmouth Park.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
NYC – Javits Center – 34th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues (leaving at 5:00 a.m.)
Newark Penn Station (departing at 5:00 a.m.)
Rahway NJ Transit Train Station (departing at 5:15 a.m.)
Matawan NJ Transit Train Station (departing at 5:30 a.m.)
Middletown NJ Transit Train Station (departing at 5:30 a.m.)
Tickets for these buses must be purchased online in advance. There will be NO tickets available onsite. There is no return bus so athletes may take regularly scheduled NJ Transit trains from the Long
Branch station. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BUS TICKETS (UNDER ADD-ONS)
Shuttles
The Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon offers a free shuttle bus service between:
1.
2.
3.
4.
The start area to the finish area
The start area to the relay transition area
The relay transition area to the finish area
The finish area to the start area (after the race only)
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VIP
Looking for premium parking perks and more? Upgrade your entry into the VIP Program
and receive all the benefits below.
Expo days (Friday and Saturday)
• Premium Expo parking
• Special packet pick-up lines
​Race day (Sunday)
• Premium start line parking
• Special gear check line (if required)
• Continental breakfast for athlete plus one guest inside Monmouth Park (William Hill Hall)
• Upscale post-race food for athlete plus one guest at Rooney’s Restaurant at the finish line
• Immediate access to results at post-race party at Rooney’s
• Premium NJM branded item
• Special VIP bib
• Priority access to recovery tent (massage)
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE VIP ACCESS FOR $75 (UNDER ADD-ONS)
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HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO
All participants must pick up their packet at the Health and Fitness Expo. The Novo Nordisk New
Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon Expo features a variety of exhibitors showcasing the latest trends,
designs and advances in running shoes and apparel. The comprehensive two-day Health & Fitness
Expo is free and open to the public as well as all participants of the Novo Nordisk New Jersey
Marathon, Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay.
Date & Time
• Friday, April 29, 2016 – 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, April 30, 2016 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location
Monmouth Park
175 Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport, NJ 07757
Packet Pick-Up Instructions
• You must have your government-issued photo I.D. to pick up your bib
• You will receive your bib, safety pins, gear bag, and participant t-shirt at pick-up
• If you need to pick up a bib for someone else, you must have their bib number and a copy of their
government issued photo I.D.
• You will only be able to pick up a t-shirt in the size you specified during registration. We will offer
t-shirt size exchange after the race at the Results tent at the finish line
Move for Hunger Food Drive
• The Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon, in partnership with Move For Hunger,
is conducting a food drive during the Expo. Please bring any donations to the collection bins set
by the entry turnstiles. Move for Hunger will distribute all donations to local food banks.
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NJM 5K
Start Date & Time
• Saturday, April 30, 2016, 3:00 p.m.
Start & Finish Location
• Long Branch Ocean Promenade (north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa), Long
Branch, NJ 07740
• Same location as the finish line for the marathon and half marathon
Course
• 3.1-mile looped course
• Timed event
• Oceanside start and finish
Packet Pick-Up
• Bibs may be picked up at the following dates/times/locations
• Friday, April 29, 2016, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Health and Fitness Expo | Monmouth Park Racetrack
• Saturday, April 30, 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Long Branch Ocean Promenade
• Please note, bibs will not be available for pick up at the expo on Saturday. Bibs will only be
available at the times and locations listed above.
Parking
• Free parking will be available at Seven Presidents Park (just north of the race site) on a firstcome, first-serve basis.
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BARNABAS HEALTH KIDS AND FAMILY FESTIVAL
The Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon and Barnabas Health invite you to this special day
for families. Enjoy events for all ages and abilities including kids’ races, entertainment,
activities, refreshments, t-shirts and medals (while supplies last).
Start & Finish Location
• Long Branch Ocean Promenade (north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa), Long
Branch, NJ 07740
• All races will take place on the boardwalk and finish at the same finish line for the marathon and
half marathon
Schedule
• 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Kids check-in
• 1:30 p.m. Kids Fun Run Ages 2-4 (50 yard dash)
• 1:45 p.m. Kids Fun Run Ages 5-6 (.25 mile)
• 2:00 p.m. Kids Fun Run Ages 7-8 (.5 mile)
• 2:15 p.m. Kids Fun Run Ages 8+ (1.2 mile)
• 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 5K check-in
• 3:00 p.m. 5K start
• 4:00 p.m. Festival Concludes
Parking
• Free parking will be available at Seven Presidents Park (just north of the race site) on a firstcome, first-serve basis.
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SUNDAY SPECTATOR INFORMATION
The marathon, half marathon and half marathon relay start at 7:30 a.m. All races begin at
Monmouth Park in Oceanport and the race ends by 2:30 p.m. at the Ocean Promenade in Long
Branch. Shuttles will be available to bring athletes and spectators back to the central parking area
near the start line.
Parking near the start line is available for purchase online. We recommend purchasing your ticket
online and picking it up at the expo to avoid long waits on race day. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Start Line Parking Address
Monmouth Park
175 Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport, NJ 07757
ATHLETE TRACKING
Spectators may track their athletes via ChronoTrack Live. Simply create an account
and search your athletes bib number to see their progress along the course.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR ATHLETE TRACKING
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SPECTATOR VIEWING LOCATIONS
The Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon, Half Marathon, and Half Marathon Relay point-to-point
courses are “spectator friendly”. Bring a noise-maker and/or a strong voice to cheer.
Below are suggested viewing locations:
1. Finish area: On the Ocean Promenade in Long Branch.
2. Eastern end of Broadway (Mile 9.4): A short walk across Ocean Blvd. from the finish line brings
you to Broadway (the future location of the Broadway Arts Center).
3. Pier Village is at miles 12.8 (half and relay) and 25.9 (marathon): In addition to being a great
vantage point, it’s also a great place to relax during the races as it is full of shops and restaurants
right at the beach!
4. Corner of Ocean Avenue and Brighton Avenue, West End and Long Branch: This beautiful,
tree-lined stretch is closed to traffic (park west of Second Avenue) and is at mile 11.5 of the marathon,
half marathon and relay. At mile 24.5 of the full marathon it comes back north toward the finish line.
This avenue is full of shops and restaurants. The beach is one block east.
5. Asbury Park Boardwalk: The Boardwalk in Asbury Park is another great location to watch the full
marathon. The stretch of Boardwalk south from Convention Hall is lined with shops and restaurants
and is another great location to relax and watch the race.
6. Ocean Grove between the Great Auditorium and Ocean Avenue: At this southern most point of
the full marathon course the street is lined with B&Bs and pleasant ocean views. This is the point
of the race when many of the marathoners start to have difficulty and would greatly appreciate your
encouragement. Please cheer them on as they turn north toward the finish line, which is still about
about seven miles away.
SECURITY MEASURES
There will be NO backpacks, purses, diaper bags, etc. permitted to enter the start or finish venues.
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