Holiday Running and More!

It’s going to be a g

reat December for runners at the Jersey Shore. The

Jersey Shore Running Club has assembled a list of events coming up in the next few weeks and beyond – check them out!

1. Saturday, 12/3: 5K and 5 Miles, Poricy Park, Middletown

2. Sunday, 12/4: 5K Reindeer Romp, Brick

3. Saturday, 12/10: Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis 5K, Lake Como

4. Saturday, 12/10: Big Chill 5K, New Brunswick

5. Sunday, 12/11: Jingle Bell Run 5K, Toms River

6. Sunday, 12/11: Toys for Tots 5K, Freehold

7. Sunday, 12/25: 5k or 10k, Christmas Day Marathon, Van Cortlandt Park, NYC

8. Saturday, 12/31: 5-Mile Polar Bear Run, Asbury Park

If you’re thinking of doing a springtime half marathon, like the Asbury Park Half Marathon on April 21, 2012, you can start getting ready now! JSRC’s Half Marathon Training Program will start on Saturday January 7, 2012 and meet every Saturday leading up to the Asbury Half Marathon.  The program is intended for people who feel comfortable running about 3 to 5  miles. It’s open to all and is especially good for people planning to do their first Half Marathon. You can register online or get more information at the JSRC website.