Sun, Oct 4, 2026

Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run

Highlands, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

Half Marathon2 Miles

About the Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run

The course runs on the main park road through Sandy Hook, a narrow strip of land with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the bay on the other. It is a double loop, flat the whole way, with open skies and water visible for much of the run. The road is wide and the surroundings are quiet park land, which makes pacing straightforward.

Packet pickup happens the day before at a running store in Little Silver. On race morning, a second pickup opens at the Lifesaving Station near the start, which sits between the main parking lots. Runners and spectators park in separate lots within the park, both close to the start and finish. Complimentary food and drinks are available at the Lifesaving Station after the race.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

711finishers

1:11:19winner

2:09:57median

3:48:09cutoff

Top 3: Troy Hill (1:11:19) · Michael Bond (1:11:29) · Ryan Corbett (1:16:42)

2 Miles · 2025 results

29finishers

14:41winner

20:44median

39:06cutoff

Top 3: Joshua Still (14:41) · Rebecca Snyder (15:09) · Steve Bertogli (15:59)

The Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles10/4/2026 08:00$80

13.1 Miles10/4/2026 08:00$160

2 Miles10/4/2026 08:05$25

13.1 Miles10/4/2026 08:55$80

13.1 Miles10/4/2026 08:55$40

Sponsorship and Vendor Table10/4/2026 08:55$100

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Common Questions About the Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run

Will I finish last at the Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:09:57, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:48:09, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run a good first 13.1 Miles?

A field of 711 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:11:19 while the median finisher took 2:09:57. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.