THE LONG RUN MEMBER: An Official Publication of: The Freehold Area Club, a.k.a. FARC

We serve and give back to the community! Website: www.farcnj.com Join* FARC Facebook! E-mail (results & letters to editor): [email protected] VOL. 33 NO. 3 (April.2015) also see: FARC Flash (e-mailed monthly) NJ’s 3rd Largest Club, 486 strong & Growing Don’t Miss COMING EVENTS! RECENT EVENTS: DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME St. Paddy's 10 Returns & FARC Hosts at H. Race Walk: FARC NJ 5K Race Walk Wright Lk, Whiting Sat., 5/2 10:00 AM Leprechaun 5 K Races (Manchester) NJ Club Meeting FARC attends Caffrey’s Dinner, then Sold 6:30 fun Out Irish Night at Albert Music Hall, 3/21 Scholarship Awards. Michael J. run Wed., 5/20 & Special Guest Speaker, Dave Ro- Tighe Park 7:00 Club FARC Hosted USATF PanAm Cup Trials & USA mansky (*SEE p. 2) Meeting National Masters & NJ Race Walk Apr.12th 6:00 Kids’ Event Featured Past and Future Olympians at 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 33rd Annual Summer Battlefield State Races. 6:45 15, 7/22, 29 Series 5K and KSN Park, Manalapan beautiful Harry Wright Lake in Whiting, NJ PM 5 K 10/04/2015 Jersey Shore 13.1M &5K Sandy Hook, NJ 9:00 AM FARC’s 2015 Executive Officers FARC team in Shore AC Thompson, Tatum, 10/03, 10, 17, Cross-Country 5K Wolf Hill, Huber 24, 31, 9:00 AM Saturday AM Race Wds., Shark River, 11/07/2015 Series & Holmdel Parks

More Details on Events Coming Soon JimJensen Dave Friedman Jim Bergum Isabel Lewis Janet Bergum President Vice President Vice President Treasurer Secretary FARC Hosts NJ 5K State Race Walk Championship, 5/2 (App./Series Flyer) Support FARC Sponsors: FARC hosts the NJ state 5K championship in the Race Walk series May 2nd at 10:00 AM at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting NJ. Flyer is attached. To volunteer, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Club Meeting: May 20th 6:30 PM Fun Run, 7:00 PM meeting: FARC’s Matt Stuper Scholarship awards will be presented at M. Tighe Park to qualifying members continuing their education after high school. Olympic race walker Dave Romansky will speak! 33rd Summer Series: Starts June 24th FARC’s Wed. night 6 PM Summer 5K and Kids Summer Nights at Mon- mouth Battlefield in Manalapan is approaching. Flyer is attached. A FARC family favorite for generations! See more race results on p.2 & FARCnj.com!) DAVE ROMANSKY, May 20 Scholarship Meeting Speaker EARLY NOTICE

Early career BROADCAST!!! Dave Romansky was born in Penns Grove, New FARC men and women and Jersey and later moved to Pennsville, New boys and girls not already running on school Jersey.[1] Although he began only in teams: The SAC 2015 FALL XC Series February 1967, he qualified and represented schedule has been announced! You have time to plan vacations to avoid scheduling the in the 50 km racewalk at the conflicts. Time to break in your new running 1968 Summer Olympics, finishing 26th in sneaks or spikes. The Series starts in late 5:38:03.4 while suffering from the flu in the September and runs on Saturdays at 9:00 high altitude of Mexico City. AM into early November. Plan to be part of the fun and action and participate for the Romansky's personal best was 4:15:24, FARC team! Contact Walter Rutsky achieved in 1970, the year he ran the United ([email protected]) or States National Championship table, winning [email protected] (Jim Bergum) if inter- every distance between 10 km and 40 km[2] ested in running with FARC. Follow (10K, 15K, 20K, 25K, 35K, 40K and the 2 Hour farcnj.com for future updates or changes. rd racewalk)[3] That same year he finished 8th in October 3 – Thompson Pk. (Longbridge Rd) th the IAAF World Race Walking Cup in Escborn, October 10 – Tatum Park (Holland Road) th West Germany. His time there was 1:30:46.2, October 17 – Wolf Hill Park October 24th –Huber Woods (Brown’s Dock Rd.) just off his personal record of 1:29:50.[4] He was October 31st – Shark River Park (Gully Road) intending to compete in the 1970 national November 7th – Holmdel Park championship 50K race, but went to the wrong location to race.[5] Later career Club Member Trail Race Results Romansky has continued to walk into the A note on our young award winners masters age divisions, setting numerous Nolan Kus and Rachel records. He holds current M60 American Kenny. Recipients came out 2nd and records on the track for 5,000 meters, 10,000 3rd overall in the Indian Trails 3 Mile [6] meters and 20,000 meters, as well as road race coming in within 1 second of each [7] records for 10K, 25K and 30K. other. FARC is making some great He was elected to the USATF Masters Hall of choices for the awards!!. –Contributed by Fame in 2002, along with the Penns Grove High FARC runner & board member Frank Kus. School Hall of Fame in 1998, the Delaware Hall of Fame in 1999, the Shore We all wish Patti Ferriola well in her rehab. Athletic Club Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Salem County All Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. from recent knee surgery, meniscus cut and repair. She says all went well...resting now.

Frank Haviland, National Champion New Jersey finishers at 119th Frank is an age group National Champion in 3 categories: , middle-distance, and distance, on 4/20/15 after recently winning 3 events at the US track meet Several New Jersey marathoners turned in in North Carolina.: fine performances. Freehold Runner’s 400 meter dash – 1:20 High’s Craig Segal led the state’s 800 meters – 3:17 contingent with an average per mile pace – 7:56 of 5:40 for a finishing time of 2:28:23. Please congratulate our speedy friend Frank - & who For several years, Craig and Runner’s would believe he’s 80! High have been heading up the Topanemus Park aid station (serving water and Gatorade) in FARC’s annual November Born to Run race. As quoted by Olympian and legendary race walker If you ran Sunday’s (April 26) New and Asbury Park Press correspondent Jersey Marathon, starting and Elliott Denman, Craig Segal has said “I finishing in Long Branch, please send measure my days not in minutes, but in your results to [email protected]! .” As Denman further quotes Segal, the former Holmdel High School and collegiate distance star in the Sat., April 25 Press: “Running is intangible. You can measure progress, success, failures, triumphs and defeats. It is emotional. Use your volunteer points for You have your ‘ups’ and ‘downs’, your good days and your bad.” The first New FARCware, Races, Banquet! Jersey woman finisher, Roberta Groner, 664 Volunteer hours have been of Randolph, also had a good day, crossing credited to date by Secretary Janet the Boylston Street finish line in 2:50:48. Bergum. When you get that urge to Other leading Shore area men in the help out at races, please simply Patriots’ Day race included the following: NJ MEN NJ WOMEN contact FARC at [email protected], 2.Matt Dahl, 2:37:03 2. Amanda Scheer, 3:15:49 and volunteer coordinator Marcia 3. Pat. D’Alessandro, 2:41:59 3. Amy Nalven, 3:17:36 Shapiro will absolutely give you a 4. Robert Ditota, 2:50:58 4. Heather Scott, 3:20:45 5. Joseph Lesniak, 2:52:13 5. Christine Conti, 3:21:51 friendly call back regarding time 6. Michael Stomiany, 2:53:10 6. Beth Reed, 3:26:51 and place. You’ll feel good about 7. Brian Prendergast, 2:53:20 7. Patricia Caulfield, 3:29:14 helping and the runners will thank you!

12. Jeffrey Bier 42 W. Caldwell 1:37:31 RECENT EVENTS: 13. Jim Bergum 66 Howell 1:38:09 St. Paddy's 10 Mile Returns 14. Nicole Cyr 31 Freehold 1:40:36 15. JamesMurphy 57 Howell 1:41:52 & Leprechaun 5 K Races 16. Lucina Monica 69 Farmingdale 1:44:13 Sunday, March 15, 2015 17. Sandra Etlinger 55 Howell 1:45:10 18. Karen Rega 47 Freehold 1:46:42 th 19. Jessica Martin 20 Freehold 1:47:15 26 Annual 10 Miler 20. Olie Nelson 79 Farmingdale 1:49:29 10 Mile Male and Female Champions Leprechaun 5 K Start

5 K Male and Female Champions

Mark Leininger (24) 52:59.03; Meghan Bruce (24) 1:07:17 The races started and finished in Michael Tighe Park in Freehold Township, amidst some wind and somewhat cool albeit Peter Castronova (16), 18:08; Amanda Trepodi (39) 20:30 seasonal temperatures: Pretty nice for the 5 K Male and Female Winners 391 finishing runners (no snow or ice Leprechaun 5 K race winner in a field of 164 underfoot) – a bit chilly for volunteers! finishers, Peter Castronova (age 16) was Beautiful Course with 227 10 Mile and 164 5 the 5 K race winner in 18:08. Amanda K finishers. Race director Tom Wendel and Trepodi was the first woman & 8th overall in his team put on a great race. 20:30.8. 10 Mile Male and Female Winners 10 Mile Racewalk St. Paddy’s Day 10-mile race winner, Mark Leininger (52:59), starred several years ago at Colts Neck High School and more recently at American U. He averaged 5:17 per mile. Behind Leininger was (2) Dave Favorito (56:48.92) and (3) Dylan Lynch (58:24.04). Meghan Bruce (1:07:17) of Princeton was the woman’s 10-mile winner, ahead of (2) Jacqui Gordon (1:10:33.04) and (3) Jennifer Brennan (1:13:53.9). Fred Linkhart (62) 1:51:20; Patti Ferriola (51) 1:55:09 Top 20 FARC 10-mile Finishers FARC’s 2014 Race walker of the year, Fred 1. Paul Gilly 48 Freehold 1:07:57 Linkhart, was the overall and men’s winner 2. Neil Policelli 65 Bangor, NJ 1:14:11 of the St. Paddy’s 10 Mile Race Walk 3. Maggie Freeman 45 Manalapan 1:15:26 division in a time of 1:51:20.62. A youthful 4. Liz Spector 40 Manalapan 1:17:47 newcomer to race walking following a winter 5. Tom Brieva 40 Manalapan 1:19:38 knee injury suffered as a runner, FARC 6. Cynthia Cirri 47 Hamilton 1:22:19 board member Patti Ferriola won the 7. Frank Kus 52 Jackson 1:23:46 nd 8. Jose Rivera 55 Freehold 1:27:22 woman’s division as 2 overall race walker 9. Jeff Ragle 59 Ocean 1:28:51 in a time of 1:55:09.56. 10. John Martin 57 Freehold 1:32:40 See more race results on p.2 & FARCnj.com!) 11. Carl Danziger 71 Freehold 1:35:54 ------USATF Race Walk 2015 Pan Am Cup Trials10 K & 20 K FARC hosted the 2015 USATF Pan-Am Cup Race Walk Trials on Sunday, April 12, as Ron Salvio invited America’s best race walkers to the heart of the Pine Barrens in Whiting (section of Manchester), NJ at beautiful Harry Wright Lake. Past, present, and future Olympians were present and elite competitors came from around the nation. The weather was picture perfect: Sunny, no wind and 40-55oF.

John Nunn & Pat Stroup come through 1,250 M in 5:21 Maria Michta-Coffey, below (28), of Walk USA (New York) was the overall woman’s winner with a time of 1:33:28 for 20 K. In 2nd place was Miranda Melville (26), New York Athletic Club (NY), in a time of 1:34:46. Woman’s Masters winner was Erin Taylor-Talcott (36) of Shore Athletic Club (NY) at 1:44:12.

70 Race Walkers toed the line in deeply competitive field It was also the Sr. Men’s and Women’s 20K & Jr. Men’s and Women’s 10 K (19 and under) Pan-Am Cup Race Walk Trials; the USATF National Masters Men’s and Women’s 20 K, and the STATE USATF-NJ Association Men’s and Women’s 20 K Race Walk Championships (All Divisions) - all Race Walk Championships held simultaneously, so the stakes were high. For the open men and women, the top five American finishers would win a berth on the 6th Man E. Corvera & Top USA Woman Maria Michta-Coffey USA Pan America Cup Race Walking team Race Director Ron Salvio received positive scheduled to compete in Arica, Chile May 9th – th emails from many participants after the race, 11 . In addition, the top three junior men and attesting to the high quality of the event. The women would also win berths. All berths are USATF sanctioned races, on certified courses, subject to minimum time standards. and post-race banquet and awards ceremony John Nunn (37), US Army (California) was the were first class. Volunteers consisted largely of overall & Masters 20 K winner with a time of FARC members and USATF officials. 1:26:26, just 33 seconds ahead of Nick Christie Sponsorship was provided by the Comfort Inn (23), unattached (California). of Manchester (host hotel), SportsCare Institute, and ERA Central Realty Group.

For Race Walker Maria Michta interview: Catch meter) finished 4th in the mile up with Olympian Maria Michta on her thoughts run with a 4:59.13. about 2016 Olympics, Trials, and a look to future. The CBA Colts’ boys’ distance medley

quartet of Drake Anzano (3:08.93 for FARC WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS!! opening 1200m), Mike Zupko (48.55 in 400m leg), Christian McLaughlin (1:59.71 800 by the lone senior), and an anchor Tyler Grant ‘mile’ by Blaise Gerro (4:15.60 for final 1600m). The relay team from Lincroft was Marianne Disick third (10:12.78) behind winner La Salle Academy (10:12.10) of Rhode Island, and Larry Cohen runner-up McDonough School (10:12.19) of Maryland. CBA may just have pulled it out FARC MEMBERS BIRTHDAYS! going into the final turn until Ferro got Happy birthday-Have a great running year! caught in a box between the other four anchors as everyone started their kick and he APRIL tried to move up on the inside going into the Jim Bergum Vincenzo Ferriola final turn. The opening he saw closed in an Paul Jensen Merri Nannarone instant and he tripped up and hit the rail and Cara Nelius Carol Richiusa momentarily lost his momentum. Still a Vince Scafaria Alejandro Sanchez rd Paul Fitch Janet Bergum Jack Jacoby very respectable split, relay and 3 place rd Rita Alles Joe Saffer Gail Weitz national finish (CBA was seeded 3 coming in & had won this prestigious race in 1985, MAY 1988, and 2011), as CBA distance coach Erin Beuka Eric Davis Sean McCafferty said. Marianne Disick Timothy Fitch Other local running highlights from the meet Aado Kommendant Cindy Monica were as follows: David O’Brien Jane Simpson John Weitz Norma Wroble  The Freehold Twp. Boys’ 4 x 400 ran the Shore’s top time of the season, as the JUNE Patriots’ Kyle and Jason Czajkowski Paddy Chehanske Edward Daley (brothers), Tyree Wilson, and Nasir Tyler Grant Frank Kus Haines combined to run 3:22.28, Marie Paulette Matis Chris Naspo anchored by Haines’ 48.84. This is still Donald Phillips Nancy Schiedia early in the season, and the quartet has Meryl Schutzbank Albert Siuta run 3:18.41 in the 2014 NJ MOC later in Upendra Soni the season.  Allentown’s Conor Murphy was the top Local Athletes at Philly’s Penn NJ finisher, placing 6th in the 3000 meter in 8:37.44 (the equivalent of a Relays, the Nation’s Biggest 9:11 2-mile), Track & Field Carnival  Jackson Liberty posted the top local Several Shore area high school athletes time of 44:27 in the boys 4x100. stood out at this late April premier track & [email protected] (April 25, 2015 Asbury Park Press) field meet held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia for more than a century. The Freehold Township Patriots’ junior Ciara Roche (who’s run a 4:48.99 1600

The New Jersey Race Walk Series 2015 Presented by the Freehold Area Running Club as USATF-NJ Championship Events

Sunday April 12 (separate application) 20k Harry Wright Lake, Whiting (Manchester) NJ 9:30 am Saturday May 2 5k Harry Wright Lake, Whiting (Manchester) NJ 10:00 am Saturday August 15 1 hour Lakewood HS, NJ 8:30 am Saturday October 17 10k Harry Wright Lake, Whiting (Manchester) NJ 10:00 am Saturday November 14 15k Harry Wright Lake, Whiting (Manchester) NJ 10:00 am

Races are USATF-NJ Assoc. Championships & part of the USATF-NJ Race walking Grand Prix 4/12 race will be in conjunction with the Pan-AM Cup Trials & USA National Masters Champs (use separate application)

Course: FAST, FAST, FAST. The Harry Wright Lake course (USATF certification #NJ13570JHP, and Sanction #15-07-470) is straight, flat, smooth as glass, with wide turns. 1250 meter loops (longest allowed by USATF for records at or under 5,000 meters). Tree lined and shaded. Not up for the full distance? - walk the competing distance or choose your own.

Awards: Open: 5 Deep Teams: Masters (40+): 3 Deep in each 5 year age division Open & Masters Juniors: 5 Deep 10 year age groups

Entry Fee: 4/12 race: $50.00 (use separate application) Every other race: $20.00 Non-scored Health/Fitness Walkers: $15.00 per race excluding 4/12 (not permitted) (Separate fees and application for the 4/12 20k & Pan-Am Cup Trials) Judging: Each race will be judged by USATF certified Race Walk Judges & Officials

Parking: Race side Directions and Accommodations on back. For Info call Ron – 609-758-5454 Email: [email protected]

------2015 New Jersey Race Walk Series Name:______Phone#______Gender: M F Address______Race Day Age:____ DOB:______City:______State:____ Zip:______Email______Race Entered:______2015 USATF-NJ#______Best Previous Time (2 yrs):______Club:______

Please sign waiver: In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I the undersigned, hereby release, waive and consent not to sue, and further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the following parties: USA Track & Field, Inc., USATF-NJ, their associations and sports disciplines, event organizers, event directors and promoters, sponsors, advertisers, coaches, officials and volunteers, the Freehold Area Running Club, the Road Runners Club of America, Manchester Twp, Lakewood Twp and Lakewood Twp Board of Education and any individuals or entities who are in any way associated with the event even though they may arise out of negligence on the part of the persons named herein. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and am fully able for the competition of this event. I have read the above release and understand that I am entering this event at my own risk.

Participant Signature______Date______Signature of Parent or legal guardian if under 18 years of age.

Mail Entry Form and Payment made payable to F.A.R.C. to: Ron Salvio, 4 Bowie Ct. Whiting, NJ 08759 The Freehold Area Running Club Presents the 30th Annual

Five Mile Race This event will benefit the Open Door Food Pantry

Conveniently held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 27, 2015 the day after Thanksgiving Registration Begins 9:00 a.m. at the Freehold Fire House, 51 W. Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728.

Includes the Famous Born to Run Shirt Course Loops Through Scenic Topanemus Park Court Jester Refreshments; plus bagels, fruit, donuts & soda

Make Check Payable & Mail To: Freehold Area Running Club, 15 Garden Way Howell, New Jersey 07731

Registration: Awards: Pre-Registration: Post Marked by Friday Top Overall 3 Male & Female Finishers November 20th …………….… $ 25.00 Top 3 in Age Groups - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, FARC Members Pre Only: …….. $ 20.00 30-39, 40-49, 50--59, 60-69 and 70 & Up Post–Registration Shirt While They Last …. $ 30.00 Top Overall Male & Female RaceWalkers

If the male or female winner (or both) breaks the course record he or she will earn $100. Course Records: Male, Kevin Kelly, (1997) 24:45 Female, Kaitlin Kellner, (2014) 27:43 (new record)

Make Check Payable & Mail To: Freehold Area Running Club, 1407 Susan Lane Point Pleasant, New Jersey 08742 All entry fees non-refundable:

We must prohibit Strollers, Head Phones, Dogs and Runners in Costumes in the Race. The RRCA and our insurance company will not cover these situations. We Thank You and appreciate your compliance.

Name: Age: M __ F ___ Run, RaceWalker (Circle one)

Address: City: ______State:

Zip: Phone #: ______Shirt Size (circle one): S M L XL

E-Mail Address: ______Release: I, the undersigned, do herby knowingly discharge and release: The Township of Freehold, The Boro of Freehold, their departments and employees, The Freehold Area Running Club, the CPL Reynolds Detachment Marine Corps League, Lake Topanemus Commission, The Court Jester & Freehold Partnership, sponsors and all volunteers from any and all claims arising out of participation in the event. Further, I represent that I have trained for the event and I am physically able to participate in said event. I further agree to permit the race organizers and sponsors to use any photographs taken in conjunction with the event for publicity purposes.

Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent Signature (if under 18): ______Date: ______

For Information Visit our website www.farcnj.com

The 33rd Annual

Wednesday Night

SUMMER 5K RACE SERIES

June 24, 2015 – July 29, 2015 5K - 6:45 P.M. Registration starts at 5:45 p.m.

BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK, OLD RT. 33, MANALAPAN, N. J.

Come run the historic Battle of Monmouth State Park, Mile Splits for the 5K.

With a Half Mile and , for ages 8 and up, at approx. 6:20PM

• Awards to the Overall Finishers Overall Age Group Finishers in Numerous Age Groups • Overall Race Walk Finishers No Duplicate Awards

On Site Registration Only ……

Entry Fee: 5K - $5.00 FARC Members $3.00 School & College Students 22 & < $3.00 Mile and Half Mile $2.00 per race or $3.00 to run both

RACE DATES: Every Wednesday night for the following dates;

JUNE 24 JULY 01 JULY 08 JULY 15 JULY 22 JULY 29

We must prohibit Strollers, Head Phones, Dogs and Runners in Costumes in the Race. Head Phones are prohibited as runner will not hear directions from the race staff. Strollers & Dogs at a race may be a hazard to runners, children and spectators. We also cannot have runners in costumes as this is a hazard to other runners and a safety issue. The RRCA and our insurance company will not cover these situations. We appreciate your compliance.

RACE TIME: 5K Starts at 6:45 p.m.

Come join FARC for a Summer of Fun, Running and Walking

for our 33rd year of Great Running Visit our Website: www.farcnj.com for results and club information

Presents 22nd Annual KIDS’ SUMMER NIGHTS RUNNING SERIES

June 24, 2015 – July 29, 2015 Registration starts at 5:30 p. m. Races start at 6:00 p. m.

AT BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK, MANALAPAN, N. J. On Site Registration Only

25 "TODDLER TROT"...... 18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS

50 YARD DASH...... 4 YEARS & UP

MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD "100 YARD DASH"...... 5 YEARS & UP

Ribbons and ICE POPS TO ALL FINISHERS

T-Shirt TO KIDS WHO PRE ENTER FOR SERIES

FEE: $2.00 OR ALL SIX WEEKS FOR $12.00 must register first night for Series.

NAME: AGE: ____ Sex ______Shirt Size: ______S M L RACE DATES: On Site Registration Only

JUNE 24______JULY 01 _____ JULY 08 ______JULY 15 ____

JULY 22____ JULY 29______or ALL SIX RACES______check one

Make check payable to the Freehold Area Running Club I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in club activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and volunteering to work a races including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and or humidity, the conditions of the road and traffic on the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application for membership of anyone and myself entitled to act on my behalf, waiver and release the Road Runners Club of America, the Freehold Area Running Club of New Jersey and all sponsors, their representatives successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in these club activities even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recording or any other records of this events for any innate purpose, I understand the failure to sign this waiver may affect my status as an Freehold Area Running Club Member.

PARENTS SIGNATURE: USATF NEW JERSEY OPEN, MASTERS, MEN & WOMEN OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 AND SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015

Thomas Edison Park (adjacent to Middlesex County College in Edison) Main Entrance off of Mill Road in Edison, NJ

Order of Track Events Order of Field Events Friday: 6:30pm 3000m Steeple (M)(MM) 3000m Steeple (W) Friday: 6:30pm- Javelin open to oldest 2000m Steeple (MM)(MW) Sunday: 8:30am- Hammer open to oldest 2000m Steeple (Ages 14-19) 8:30am– All 5000m Race Walk (M)(W)(MM)(MW) 9:30am– Masters Men & Women 5000m Run (NBGP-500pts) Open Men & Women Shot Put Sunday: 8:30am 10,000m Run (NBGP-500pts) 11:30am– Masters Men & Masters Women Discus 10:00am 100m Trials Open Men & Open Women Discus 10:45am 110mH, 100mH – Trials (or FOT) 11:30am- -All ages- low to high 80M Hurdles (30”) - FOT Noon- -All ages- low to high 11:45am 800m 2:00pm- All 12:30pm 110mH, 100mH – Finals Meet Information 1:00pm 200 & 300H (30”) 400H (30”, 33”, 36”)  Final schedule of events will be posted 5/28 at Noon. 1:30pm 100m Finals  PRE -REGISTRATION ONLY. NO MEET DAY ENTRIES. 1:45pm 400m  Entry Deadline: received by 5/25 or online 5/26 by 12:00PM. 2:30pm 1500m  Individual: $15 first event, $10 each additional event. 3:30pm 200m  Relays: FREE to all teams if all runners on the team are 4:15pm 4x800, 4x100, 4x400, SMR, DMR entered in another event or $25 per relay, day of meet only, entries close by 3:00pm.  On site Bib pick up begins at 6:00pm Friday and 7:30am Age Groups Sunday. Open: 14+ for women, 16+ for men  Only 1/4 “pyramid spikes allowed except on the grass for the Masters: 5 year age groups starting at age Javelin runway. 30.  Age groups may be combined in some events if entries An active 2015 USATF Membership is warrant. REQUIRED and available at www.usatf.org  All rules, including hurdle heights and implement weights, according to USATF Competition Rules. Awards  Vertical jumps will start at a low height and move upward;  Medals to top 3 USATF New bars will not be lowered after event begins. Jersey athletes.  USATF-NJ and USATF-non-NJ will be mixed seeded.  Medals to USATF-non-NJ athletes  If you miss your call you forfeit that start or that attempt. in the top 3.  Events may run ahead or behind schedule!  Patch to winning USATF-NJ  Scoring for club awards based on 5-3-2-1. Scoring for athletes (one patch per athlete). USATF-NJ teams only.  Awards for top combined, open

and masters’ club. Online Registration Link: https://www.usatf.org/Products---Services/Event- Registration -Form.aspx?e=105312

For directions visit: http://tricountynj.com/directions/edisonpark.html

For questions or more information please contact USATF-NJ at (973) 334-8900 or [email protected]

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE and MAIL ENTRIES TO: USATF-NJ, P.O. Box 330, Boonton, NJ 07005 No Refunds. Registrations are not transferable.

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______Last Name First Name 2015 USATF Number REQUIRED Member Association

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______Phone Date of Birth Age on Event Day Gender Name of USATF Club IN CONSIDERATION FOR MY ENTRY BEING ACCEPTED, I INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND FOR MYSELF, MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS, WAIVE AND DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS, CLAIMS, AND DAMAGES, WHICH I HAVE, OR WHICH MAY ACCRUE TO ME AGAINST USA TRACK & FIELD, THE NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF USATF, INC., THOMAS EDISON PARK, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, AGENTS REPRESENTATIVES SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, FOR ALL DAMAGES WHICH MAY BE SUSTAINED AMD SUFFERED BY ME IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR ENTRY IN AND ARISING OUT OF MY TRAVEL TO PARTICIPATION IN, AND RETURN FROM THIS INDOOR TRACK & FIELD MEET.

______SIGNATURE OF ATHLETE IF UNDER 18, SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN DATE Shore Athletic Club of New Jersey Jersey Shore Proudly presents the 12th Annual Sandy Hook Lighthouse 5K

Gateway National Recreation Area  Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, October 4, 2015 Start time: 9:10 am (five minutes after the half marathon start) CHIP TIMED Registration To enter, fill out the application complete, sign it. You will pick up your race packet at the park. On line registration at www.Active.com download application at http://jerseyshorehalfmarathon.com/

Entry Fee Pre-registration can be made by mail. The pre-registration fee is $25.00. Post-registration $ 35.00 will be available on race day beginning at 7:00 am. Post-registration will take place at McLoone’s Riverside Restaurant on Ocean Avenue, 2 mile south of Sandy Hook. Please note No Registration will take place at the Park. All entry fees non-refundable. Post Registration Closes at 8:30 A.M. SHARP. (On day of Race) GREAT POST RACE RAFFLES

Awards The Awards: To the first male and female finishers overall, and top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 & 80 and over and 1st male & female Racewalker USATF rules apply. We ask that you stay for the awards ceremony to be honored. No duplicate awards.

We love kids but!!! We must prohibit strollers/baby joggers in the Lighthouse 5K. We know that you are careful parents. Dogs at a race may be a hazard to runners, children and spectators. We also cannot have runners in costumes as this is a hazard to other runners and a safety issue that our insurance company will not cover these situations. We ask for your cooperation!! Thank You.

Amenities You will enjoy the same quality refreshments, shirt and raffle chances as the Half Marathon participants. Please be considerate of those finishing after you and half marathon finishers. The refreshments are for all participants and volunteers. Directions From the South, take the Garden State Parkway to exit 105 and follow Route 35 East to the Ocean, Make a left turn on Ocean Avenue to Gateway National Park, Sandy Hook. From the North, take the Garden State Parkway to exit 117 to Route 36, follow signs to Sandy Hook. Parking lot “E” at the Park.

Additional information e-mail to [email protected] or download application from out web sit at http://jerseyshorehalfmarathon.com/ Sandy Hook Lighthouse 5K

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(Circle One): Runner or Race Walker

Entry fee Pre $25.00 before September 28, 2015

Post on day of race $35.00

HOME PHONE; ______

E-Mail Address: ______

Make checks payable to: Jersey Shore Half Marathon and mail to: 1222 Barton Ave. Point Pleasant, New Jersey 08742

Liability and publicity release I know that running and volunteering to work club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in this event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of the race official related to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume al risks associated with running and volunteering to work this event including, but not limited to falls and contact with other participants, the effect of either, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known to me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your acceptance of my application of myself or anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release The Municipality of Sea Bright, Gateway National Park, Sandy Hook, NJ, the Shore Athletic Club of New Jersey, The Jersey Shore Half Marathon, McLoone’s Riverside Restaurant, the Road Runners Club of America, any and all sponsors, volunteers, race officials, their representatives, successors form all claims or liability of any kind arising our of my participation in these club activities even though that liability may arise our of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in the waiver. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recording or any other record of this event for any innate purposes. By signing my name below, I certify that I have read all terms and conditions of this release and do intend to be legally bound thereby. I must complete the application legibly and completely for award eligibility.

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Parent signature if athlete is under 18______

In case of emergency, Please notify: Name______Phone______

With Cooperation from: Freehold Area Running Club - The Jersey Shore Running Club

On line registration at www.Active.com Shore Athletic Club of New Jersey Host & Organizer of the

The 43rd Running of The Jersey Shore Half Marathon A Great Tradition A Great Race Gateway National Recreation Area …. Sandy Hook, New Jersey Sunday, October 4, 2015 START TIME 9:00 A. M.

The Jersey Shore Half Marathon has a history that places it as one of the oldest distance events held in New Jersey and the Strollers, Head Phones, Dogs, Costumes surrounding area. The first Jersey Shore Marathon was held We must prohibit Strollers, Head Phones, Dogs and January 9, 1972. Runners in Costumes in the Race. Head Phones are The Race prohibited as runner will not hear directions from the race  A fast and flat USATF certified course staff. Strollers & Dogs at a race may be a hazard to  Split times every mile, clocks every runners, children and spectators. We also cannot have  Aid stations every two miles runners in costumes as this is a hazard to other runners and  All entrants will receive a distinctive Sweatshirt a safety issue. The RRCA and our insurance company will not cover these situations. We appreciate your compliance.  Post race party We ask for your cooperation!! Thank You. 3 hour course  All entrants will receive a race medal limit.  A great way to prepare for your fall marathon Awards REGISTRATION The awards ceremony for the Half Marathon will be held in To enter, fill out this application completely, sign it and mail to Sandy Hook Park at 12:30 p.m. Jersey Shore Half Marathon 1222 Barton Ave. Pt. Pleasant,  1st, 2nd, and 3rd male & female runners NJ 08742. Your will pick up your bid number and chip on  1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female runner in each race day at the Park age category: 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,

45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64. First overall male and female in Entry Fee the 16-19, 65-69, 70-79 & 80 + age groups. Race walker Early registration fee is $35.00 can be made by mail and Awards to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male and female. Awards to must be postmarked before September 1, 2015. Pre- the first male and female Wheel Chair competitors. We ask registration ($40.00) can also be made by mail. All pre- that you stay for the awards ceremony to be honored for registration entries must be post marked on or before your achievement. September 24, 2015. Post registration ($50.00) will begin September 28, 2015 and will be available on race day Directions beginning at 7:00 A.M. Post registration will take place at McLoone’s Riverside Restaurant on Ocean Avenue, Sea From South, take the Garden State Parkway to exit 105 and Bright, and 2 miles south of Sandy Hook. – follow Route 36 East to the Ocean. Make a left turn on Ocean Avenue to Gateway National Park, Sandy Hook. From North, take the Garden State Parkway to exit 117 to Refreshments Route 36 follow signs to Sandy Hook.

Volunteers Refreshments will be available in Sandy Hook Park for all participants after the finish. Please be considerate of the The race could not take place without the dedication of other runners and remember that refreshments are for all. hundreds of volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call First Aid Race Information For race information or race applications e-mail to The medical tent will be located at the finish line at the end of [email protected] or at the chutes. In addition, radio operators and local first aid http://jerseyshorehalfmarathon.com/ squad will monitor the course. You may also register on line for the race at: POST REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 8:30 A.M. SHARP!! GREAT POST RACE RAFFLES

The Race is CHIPED Time

The Jersey Shore Half Marathon One entry per application  May be reproduced

Entry Fees: Early Registration postmarked before September 1, 2015 - $35.00 Course Limit of 3 Hours for Completion Pre-Registration postmarked before September 24th, 2015 - $40.00 Post Registration after September 28th, 2015 - $50.00 For Information visit our web site: All entry fees non-refundable http://jerseyshorehalfmarathon.com/

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Name: ______

Age: ______Sex: M __ F ___ Event: Run, Walk, Wheelchair (Circle one) Address: City: ______

State: Zip: Phone #: ______

Shirt Size (circle one): S M L XL

E-Mail Address: ______

Make Check Payable & Mail To: Jersey Shore Half Marathon, 1222 Barton Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

Liability and publicity release I know that running and volunteering to work club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in this event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of the race official related to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and volunteering to work this race event including, but not limited to falls and contact with other participants, the effect of either, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your acceptance of my application of myself or anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release The, Gateway National Park, Sand Hook, NJ, The Shore Athletic Club of New Jersey, The Freehold Area Running Club, The Jersey Shore Half Marathon, McLoone's Riverside Restaurant, The Road Runners Club of America, any and all sponsors, volunteers, race officials, their representatives, successors from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in these club activities even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in the waiver. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recording or any other record of this event for any innate purposes. By signing my name below, I certify that I have read all terms and conditions of this release and do intend to be legally bound thereby. I must complete the application legibly and completely for award eligibility.

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In case of emergency, please notify: Name ______Phone ______

Proud Sponsors of the 43rd Running of the Jersey Shore Half Marathon

With the cooperation from The Freehold Area Running Club and the Jersey Shore Running Club

On line registration at: www.Active.com

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