Sun, Oct 10, 2027

LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run + 12K Run/Walk

Long Beach Township, NJ

Opens Apr 1, 2027Annual since at least 2021

18 Miles12K

Entry is $80 now and rises to $90 after Apr 30, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run + 12K Run/Walk

The course runs straight up Long Beach Boulevard from Holgate, heading north along the island the whole way. Both distances share the same start and follow the same road, so there is no looping back and no retracing steps. The terrain is flat asphalt, and the prevailing south wind tends to push you along from behind.

The finish for the shorter distance is at the St. Francis Community Center, which also benefits from the entry fees. The open boulevard means you can see a long way ahead of you, which is either motivating or humbling depending on how you feel that day.

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LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run + 12K Run/Walk 2026 Results

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

18 Miles Results · 2026

803finishers

1:46:54winner

3:01:14median

4:22:00cutoff

Top 3: Johnny O'Hanlon (1:46:54) · Shane Vostenak (1:48:10) · Elias Howard (1:48:30)

12K Results · 2026

177finishers

50:22winner

1:19:23median

2:10:20cutoff

Top 3: Donny Santos (50:22) · Burt McCarroll (51:10) · John Hogan (51:27)

The LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run + 12K Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

18 Miles10/10/2027 10:00$100

12K10/10/2027 10:00$80

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Common Questions About the LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run + 12K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run + 12K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 18 Miles field finished slower than 3:01:14, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:22:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run + 12K Run/Walk a good first 18 Miles?

With 803 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 18 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run + 12K Run/Walk?

The 18 Miles winner ran 1:46:54 while the median finisher took 3:01:14. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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