Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The annual George McCormack 5k hit Lake Como Sunday
Though the rain washed most of this past Sunday away, nearly 150 individuals took advantage of the beautiful morning in Lake Como, as they participated in the 8th annual George McCormack 5k run. This event began and ended at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como. Runners took off from right outside the establishment, ran through the borough and around the actual lake in Lake Como, and returned to Bar A five kilometers later. The run is dedicated to George E. McCormack, who was the captain of the Lake Como Police Department when he died on July 26, 2004. He was just 44 years old when he died of a heart attack. Lake Como’s Mayor Mike Ryan noted McCormack was a beloved figure in the borough, and all borough officials were quite happy to have such an …
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Monday, August 22, 2011
Ideal conditions draw runners to 14th annual race
No rain, no clouds, temperatures in the low 60s and low humidity. Runners couldn’t have asked for more optimum conditions to take on the 14th Annual Bradley Beach 5K Run held Saturday. The 3.1-mile run drew close to 750 runners to a course down Ocean Avenue at its start and finish, through the streets of Bradley, and around Fletcher Lake. The overall winner with a time of 16:16 was Richard Angelillo, 33, of Philadelphia, who summers in the area close to his in-laws who live in West Allenhurst. “It’s a beautiful course. The weather today is gorgeous – sun, no rain,” Angelillo said. “We were in a pack of five, then slimmed down to a pack of three, then just two of us, and I pulled out in front at mile 2 ¼.” Not far behind Angelillo was the …
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
2,500 runners took over Sea Girt on Sunday
On Sunday, Sea Girt held its 20th-annual Sea Girt 5k. The event served its purpose in raising money to support troops. It also served as an opportunity to bring the community together. Before runners sped off, a salute to the troops was made with Honorary Marshal US Army Brigadier General James Grant and the National Anthem was sang by the cast of Algonquin Art’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. At about 8:30 a.m., close to 2,500 runners were off - an overwhelming group of armed forces, veterans and their supporters. “This race has grown from 800 to 2,500 over the past six years that I’ve taken this over,” said event director Mike D’Altrui. “Every year we try to pick a cause to fundraise for. This year the main beneficiary is …
Monday, August 1, 2011
Two mile race hits Sea Girt
A successful Beer Fun Run was held at the Parker House in Sea Girt on Saturday morning. Thousands of participants came out to run the two mile loop from the Parker House to the Sea Girt Army camp and back. Top Male Finishers Top Female Finishers
Monday, July 25, 2011
Participants had fun as they competed in annual run, swim race
The heat didn't stop the nearly 150 participants who treaded the water and pounded the pavement and boards at the 31st Annual Ocean Grove Biathlon Saturday morning. The run and swim race which was founded 31 years ago is a very competitive race to the bigger runners but is open to anyone, according to event director Tina Duda who has been organizing the event for the past nine years. “It started out with just local Ocean Grovers running it and it has become bigger every year to the outskirts. A lot of the Jersey Shore Running Club people run it every year,” said Duda. Organized and punctual, Duda rounded participants for line up at 9 a.m. on Ocean Avenue in front of the Ocean Pavilion in Ocean Grove. After the National Anthem, the athletes…
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Annual road race hits the borough on July 9
Race day is coming to Belmar yet again. On Saturday, July 9, the annual Belmar Five Mile Run will take place for the 35th time. Each year, the borough of Belmar and the Belmar's Goodwill Hose Fire Company, working with the Jersey Shore Running Club, organize and execute the event which sees thousands of harriers wind through borough streets on a Saturday morning every July. The event is part of the Jersey Shore Grand Prix, a series of summer road races held across the area, and is one of the Shore's longest running races. The event typically brings out great running talent from across the state and beyond. Last year's winner, James Gathoga of Newark, finished the course in a blistering 24:20 and the women's top finisher, Noel Brock of …
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Proceeds from annual 5K Run on June 4 pay for non-profit, volunteers squad's operating expenses
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
There’s still time to sign up for this Saturday’s 16th Annual Avon 5K Run to benefit the borough’s first aid squad. The sooner you sign up, the better your chances of having commemorative tee-shirt to wear during the race and afterwards according to Anne Outwater, a member of the Avon 5K Committee. “We guarantee the first 1500 registered a shirt,” Outwater said. Based on last year’s participation, squad members expect 1500 to 2000 runners and walkers to travel the route, which equals about 3.1 miles or 16,404 feet. All proceeds go directly to the private, non-profit, all-volunteer squad that provides Avon with emergency medical and rescue services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at no charge. “This is our largest fundraiser for the …
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Thousands of harriers take to Spring Lake for annual race
Another successful year with sun, fun and running the Spring Lake Five.
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