Sat, Apr 10, 2027

JSRC RunAPalooza

Asbury Park, NJ

Opens Sep 30, 2026Annual since at least 2015

Half MarathonMarathon5K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Nov 11, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the JSRC RunAPalooza

RunAPalooza runs along the Jersey Shore out of Asbury Park, with several distance options that draw everyone from solo half marathon runners to relay teams. The course hugs the coastline, so the scenery does the heavy lifting while the terrain stays manageable underfoot.

Bibs are mailed ahead of race day if you register early enough, which means no morning packet pickup scramble. There is a local running club behind the event, and club members get a discount at checkout automatically.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a big field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

2,167finishers

1:14:27winner

2:10:35median

4:01:41cutoff

Top 3: Kyle Clonan (1:14:27) · Matt Dahl (1:14:45) · Drake Anzano (1:17:48)

5K · 2026 results

408finishers

17:29winner

35:24median

1:46:34cutoff

Top 3: R. Edward Stone III (17:29) · Brian Pantano (19:11) · Chris Myles (19:30)

26.2 Miles · 2026 results

149finishers

2:40:09winner

4:03:50median

5:43:45cutoff

Top 3: The Hobby Joggers . (2:40:09) · Unbroken . (2:51:22) · Stafford PD . (2:54:43)

The JSRC RunAPalooza has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 13.1 Miles results.

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 Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles4/10/2027 08:30$70

26.2 Miles4/10/2027 08:30$40

5K4/10/2027 08:30$35

13.1 Miles4/10/2027 08:30Free

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Common Questions About the JSRC RunAPalooza

Will I finish last at the JSRC RunAPalooza?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:10:35, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:01:41, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the JSRC RunAPalooza a good first 13.1 Miles?

With 2,167 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. 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 JSRC RunAPalooza?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:14:27 while the median finisher took 2:10:35. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.