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 Donlon	Kev's Crew	5611
Sue Coddington	The Believers	5299.20
Michael Loughran	Riders on The Storm	2530
Sandra Lionetti	Team Sandy	2145
Peter Pace	The Pace Setters	1825
Michael Mullaney	Team MAPT	1785
John Urbanowicz	Fat	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

13th Annual
Jersey Shore
Relay Marathon

USATF certified
Asbury Park
Half Marathon

Two Mile Walk
for Special Olympics

For results and photos please click individual event links above.

* RunAPalooza News *

April 2010

Jersey Shore Relay Marathon is SOLD OUT!

March 2010

Asbury Park Half Marathon is SOLD OUT!

October 2009

Comments from runners of the 1st Asbury Park Half-Marathon
Registration starts for RunAPalooza 2.

April 2009

APP article: Volunteers sought to assist with Asbury Park Half Marathon
NOTICE: Friday 4/17 6-8 PM at Asbury Park Convention Hall
Pick up Shirts for Relay and Bib Number and T-Shirt Pick Up for Half Marathon
Registration for the Three Mile Walk will also be available on Friday evening.
4/11 The 2009 Jersey Shore Relay Marathon and the Asbury Park Half Marathon are OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! Get ready for a fantastic Runapalooza!
Special Offers in Asbury Park for RunAPalooza participants.

March 2009

Inspirational Story of Team Sandy and Sandy's Spirit
3/30 Relay race packages have been mailed and posted.
Relay team registration via Active.com is CLOSED. Individual registration still open.
Relay transition 1 has been changed from last year to Brick Beach III
AP Half Marathon Alternate Course
Press Release
Q104.3 Radio Interview

February 2009

The A.P. Half Marathon is now USATF Certified.
Special $79 Room Rate at The Berkeley

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.