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RunAPalooza 2 - April 17, 2010

Asbury Park Half Marathon

  Results - Photos of Three Loop Runners - Finish Photos of All

The second annual Asbury Park Half Marathon proved to be very popular this year with  600 plus participants. The race started on the south side of Asbury Park Convention Hall and proceeded south through Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach and into Avon.  In Avon the runners had a choice of turning around doing a three loop course or proceeding south for a single out and back course which took them into Belmar, Spring Lake and a turn around in Sea Girt.  

For the men the winner shown finishing on the left was Alphonse Rispoli of Hoboken in a time 1:25:34 of and for the women shown on the right the winner in a time of 1:32:40 was Stacy Meitzler of Milan, Pa.






They Were Jumping For Joy at the Finish of RunAPalooza

Jersey Shore Relay 

  Results  -Team Photos - Finish Pics  

The weather forecast on Friday was a bit ominous for the 14th Annual Jersey Shore Relay held on Saturday, April 17 but it turned out to be an aweesome day for the runners.  With the start in Seaside Heights the 450 plus teams and a handful of participants in the iron division made their way along the Jersey Shore towns in Ocean and Monmouth Counties to include:  Seaside Hts, Ortley Beach, Brick Beach, Manatloking, Bay Head, Poit Pleasant Beach, Brielle, Manasquan, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, Belmar, Avon by the Sea, Bradley Beach, Ocean Grove and a finish in Asbury Park.

The overall winning team shown on the left repeating from last year was BPC - 2:25:46 (Dave Slavinski, Pt. Pleasant, Matt Kemple, Belmar, Joe Rooney, Howell, Joe Donahue, Pt. Pleasant).  Other winning teams were.

Open Men
Northern Valley Old Tappan Track Club 2:45:59
 
Open Women
Quick Chicks (time to come)
 
Open Mixed
US AND CROPP 2:56:17
 
Masters (Women)
Ocean Running Club Skorts (time to come)
 
Fundraising - $38,000 raised by teams who collected donations and pledges
Top Fundraising Teams
Kev's Crew, Captain Cheryl Donlon
The Believers, Captain Sue Coddington
Riders on the Storm, Michael Loghran

Thanks to the many volunteers who assisted in the event.


14th Annual
Jersey Shore
Relay Marathon

Registration Closed

USATF certified
Asbury Park
Half Marathon

SOLD OUT!
VIP Entries Only


Two Mile Walk
for Special Olympics


>>> TOP SPECIAL OLYMPICS NJ FUNDRAISING TEAMS <<<

Total Donations: $37,409

Fundraiser Team Name Donation
Cheryl DonlonKev's Crew5611
Sue CoddingtonThe Believers5299.20
Michael LoughranRiders on The Storm2530
Sandra LionettiTeam Sandy2145
Peter PaceThe Pace Setters1825
Michael MullaneyTeam MAPT1785
John UrbanowiczFat 1520



Saturday April 18, 2009 - The 1st Annual RunAPalooza!

It was a truly glorious day for the First Annual runAPalooza of events at the Jersey Shore all ending up in Asbury Park.

Over 3500 participants in the three events of the Asbury Park Half Marathon, Jersey Shore Relay and runAPalooza Walk. Giant party inside and outside of Convention Hall with bands, food and drink.

The weather could not have been better for the participants and all the volunteers who made for a truly memorable event.

Atlantic Herald Article - MetroMix Article

For results and photos please click individual event links above.



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The goal of RunAPalooza is to raise funds for The Special Olympics of New Jersey. The organizers of RunAPalooza events including the race directors, webmaster, and entire committee are volunteers who receive no compensation for their time. 100% of funds raised by participants go directly to the charity. We strongly encourage all participants to contribute in fund-raising activities. Click the above links to contribute or to set up a fund raising page for yourself or your team!

When in Asbury Park Visit some of the Fine Restaurants and Shops in Town. Photo Tour of the Revitalized City by the Sea.

Sponsors

Nestle

Poland Spring

Poland Spring

Poland Spring

Madison Marquette

Asbury Park Convention Center

Serpico's Pizza

Asbury Grille

Catholic Charities

Charity House Foundation

NJ Resources

Red Bank Limo