2017 Athlete Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTSParticipant Information ..............................................................................................................3

Sunday Security Measures ....................................................................................................... 4

Marathon Info .................................................................................................................................5

Marathon Course Map .................................................................................................................7

Half Marathon Info ........................................................................................................................8

Half Marathon Relay Info ............................................................................................................9

Half Marathon Course Map ....................................................................................................... 11

Marathon Turn-by-Turn directions ........................................................................................ 12

Half Marathon Turn-by-Turn directions ............................................................................... 12

On-Course Information ............................................................................................................. 13

Parking and Transportation .................................................................................................... 14

Health and Fitness Expo .......................................................................................................... 15

NJM 5K ............................................................................................................................................ 16

NJM 5K Map .................................................................................................................................. 17

Barnabas Health Kids and Family Festival ........................................................................ 18

Sunday Spectator Information & Athlete Tracking ........................................................ 19

Spectator Viewing Locations and Security Measures .................................................20

Corral System and Pace Team ............................................................................................... 21

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PARTICIPANT INFORMATIONWelcome to the 21st Annual Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon

Weekend!

The marathon, half marathon and relay begin at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 30 at

Monmouth Park in Oceanport and finish at the Ocean Promenade in Long Branch.

The point-to-point course travels through the diverse neighborhoods and business

districts of Oceanport, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour,

Asbury Park and Ocean Grove.

The RWJBarnabas Health Kids and Family Festival is on Saturday, April 29. The

fun starts with on-site registration for the kids races at 8:00 AM with the festival

activities continuing until 12:00 PM on the Great Lawn at the Ocean Promenade

in Long Branch. There will be entertainment, food vendors, face painting, carnival

games, crafts, and more.

The 4th annual NJM 5K will take place on Saturday, April 29 at 10:30 AM starting at

the Ocean Promenade in Long Branch. It is a fun, 3.1 mile looped course along the

oceanfront and filled with scenic ocean views.

We look forward to seeing you and your family on race weekend!

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SUNDAY SECURITY MEASURES

START LINEAthletes / Spectators / Volunteers

• ALL backpacks, duffle bags, drawstring bags or similar non-translucent bags will NOT be

permitted to enter the start venue area.

• Athletes will be provided with one race-issued clear plastic bag. All equipment must be

placed within the race-issued bag in order to enter the start venue area race morning.

If you arrive at the entrance to Monmouth Park with a bag other than the official race

issued clear plastic bag, you have two choices:

1. Return to your vehicle and leave your bag there

2. Transfer all of your items into a race-issued clear plastic bag before being permitted to enter the venue.

• Note: Fanny packs, hydration belts, water bottles and/or small hydration-only packs will

be allowed but are subject to search at any time.

FINISH LINEAthletes / Spectators / Volunteers

• There will be NO bags permitted to enter the finish venue for both athletes and

spectators. This includes the race-issued clear plastic bags, purses, backpacks, diaper

bags, etc.

• Post-race, athletes will be able to retrieve their clear, plastic gear bag from the Gear

Check area. However, for security reasons, these bags will NOT be permitted within the

Finish Festival area. Athletes will be able to retrieve what they need from their bags and

there will be changing tents available for athletes to change their clothes and return the

bag to Gear Check to be able to re-enter the festival. Anyone leaving the Gear Check area

with their clear plastic bag will be directed to the venue exit.

• Spectators should leave all bags in their vehicles. There will be police security checkpoints

at all entrances to the Finish Festival. Any spectator who has a bag will be asked to bring

it back to their vehicle before they will be permitted to enter the venue.

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MARATHON INFORun through the diverse neighborhoods and business districts of Oceanport, Monmouth

Beach, Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour, Asbury Park, and Ocean Grove. This

scenic, fast and flat course has been very popular with both runners and spectators alike.

It is a point-to-point course that has proven to be a good choice for those attempting to

qualify for the B.A.A. Boston Marathon as so many have done with us in the past.

Start Time• 7:30 AM

• Athletes in wheelchairs will start at 7:29 AM followed in waves by the rest of the corrals numbered and colored 1 through 7. Runners must start in the assigned corral or risk being

disqualified for an invalid finish time.

Start Location• Monmouth Park (on Park Rd.), 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ 07757

Finish Location

• Long Branch Ocean Promenade (north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa),

Long Branch, NJ 07740

Time Limit• FINISH – All athletes must finish the 26.2 mile course in 6 hours and 30 minutes

(approximately 15 minutes per mile). There will be three cutoff locations that are strictly enforced.

• MILE 5.7 – All athletes must reach Mile 5.7 by 9:15 a.m. After 9:15 a.m., instead of making the left turn on Patten Avenue, athletes will be directed to bear right to Florence Avenue. Runners will then turn left at Atlantic Avenue, and rejoin the course as they turn right onto MacArthur Avenue at mile 8.3 (eliminating 2.3 miles from the course).

• MILE 11.5 – All athletes must reach the 11.5 mile mark in 2 hours and 50 minutes or less. After 10:40 a.m., no marathon runners will be permitted to make the right turn onto Ocean Avenue and all runners will be directed to finish the half marathon course.

• MILE 17.2 – All athletes must reach the 17.2 mile mark (Boardwalk in Asbury Park) by 11:55. After this time, instead of turning right and heading south on the boardwalk, runners will be directed to turn left and head toward the finish line (eliminating 2.8 miles of the course).

• FINISH LINE – Finish line will close at 2:30 p.m.

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MARATHON INFOFull details at www.thenewjerseymarathon.com/race/marathon

Course Details

• Point-to-Point course is USATF certified

• Boston qualifying race

• Very fast and virtually flat course (few very gentle rolling stretches and bridge crossings)

On Course Nutrition

• Gatorade Lemon-Lime and water available at all aid stations

• Honey Stinger energy gels: Available at miles 7.9, 15.8, and 21.3

• Fruit Smoothie and Mango Orange flavors

• If you’ve been training with other energy gels please be prepared to carry your own

favorite gel packs.

• Bananas: Available at miles 13.3 and 23.6

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HALF MARATHON INFOFull details at www.thenewjerseymarathon.com/race/marathon

Start Time• 7:30 a.m.

• Athletes in wheelchairs will start at 7:29 AM followed in waves by the rest of the corrals numbered and colored 1 through 7. Runners must start in the assigned corral or risk being disqualified for an invalid finish time.

Start Location• Monmouth Park (on Park Rd.), 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ 07757

Finish Location• Long Branch Ocean Promenade (north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa),

Long Branch, NJ 07740

Time Limit• FINISH – All athletes must finish the 13.1 mile course in 3 hours and 15 minutes

(approximately 15 minutes per mile)

• MILE 5.7 – All athletes must reach Mile 5.7 by 9:15 a.m. After 9:15 a.m., instead of making

the left turn on Patten Avenue, athletes will be directed to bear right to Florence Avenue.

Runners will then turn left at Atlantic Avenue, and rejoin the course as they turn right onto

MacArthur Avenue at mile 8.3 (eliminating 2.3 miles from the course).

• FINISH LINE – Finish line will close at 2:30 p.m.

Course Details• Point-to-point course is USATF certified

• Very fast and virtually flat course (few very gentle rolling stretches and bridges)

On Course Nutrition• Gatorade Lemon-Lime and water available at all aid stations

• Honey Stinger energy gels: Available at mile 7.9

• Fruit Smoothie and Mango Orange flavors

• If you’ve been training with other energy gels please be prepared to carry your own

favorite gel packs.

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HALF MARATHON RELAY INFO

Full details at www.thenewjerseymarathon.com/race/half-marathon/relay

The Half Marathon Relay combines the spirit and excitement of the half marathon with the

camaraderie of a team relay event. It will be run on the same course and at the same time as

the half marathon.

Start Time• 7:30 a.m.

• Athletes in wheelchairs will start at 7:29 a.m. followed in waves by the rest of the corrals

numbered and colored 1 through 7. First leg relay runners must start in the assigned corral

or risk being disqualified for an invalid finish time.

Start Location• Monmouth Park (on Park Rd.), 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ 07757

Finish Location• Long Branch Ocean Promenade (north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa),

Long Branch, NJ 07740

Transition Area• Griffin Park, Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 (at the corner of Tocci Avenue and Griffin Street)

• Relay staff will be on-site to help with any questions and to ensure that each team

completes the hand-off properly. Please adhere to all directions from the staff.

• Shuttle buses will be available to transport:

• IMPORTANT – the Shuttle to transport Second runners from the start area to the

transition area will leave Monmouth Park at 7:15 a.m. SHARP. This is BEFORE the race

start, the Second relay runner cannot watch the start and hope to get on the shuttle bus.

• Shuttles will take First runners from the transition area to the finish area.

• Shuttles will run continuously until approximately 9:30 a.m.

Distance of Each Leg of the Race• First leg - approximately 6.75 miles; will begin at the Start Line and end at the Relay

Transition Area

• Second leg - approximately 6.35 miles; will start at the Relay Transition Area and end at

the Finish Line in Monmouth Beach at the corner of Tocci and Griffin

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HALF MARATHON RELAY INFOTime Limit• FINISH – All athletes must finish the 13.1 mile course in 3 hours and 15 minutes

(approximately 15 minutes per mile)

• MILE 5.7 – All athletes must reach Mile 5.7 by 9:15 a.m. After 9:15 a.m., instead of making

the left turn on Patten Avenue, athletes will be directed to bear right to Florence Avenue.

Runners will then turn left at Atlantic Avenue, and rejoin the course as they turn right onto

MacArthur Avenue at mile 8.3 (eliminating 2.3 miles from the course).

• Teams with walkers or slow runners are welcome to participate provided they are able

to complete the entire race in 3 hours 15 minutes from the time the 1st team member

crosses the start line until the second team member crosses the finish line

Course Details• Point-to-Point course is USATF certified

• Very fast and virtually flat course (few very gentle rolling stretches and bridges)

Race Day Instructions• Bibs - A team of two relay runners will wear bibs with the same race number, one with

the letter A and the other with the letter B. Both of these bibs have a timing tag on them

and must be worn on the front of the body. Only one team member may be on the

course at a time.

• Two finisher medals will be given to the second team member after they cross the finish line

• Second team member should request food for both team members as the first team

member will not be allowed inside the secure athlete zone at the finish line

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Bus Station: RelayTransition & Spectator

Note: Therearenobagspermittedinthefinishvenue *Onlyraceissuedclearbagsarepermittedinthestartvenue

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MARATHON TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS

GEAR BAG CHECK

HALF MARATHON TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS

Can be found in detail here https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/onTpcgy9QL

Security needs dictate that only the race issued clear plastic bag can be used to both enter

Monmouth Park on race morning and to check that gear bag for transport to the finish area.

All equipment must be placed within the clear race issued bag.

The race bib has a tear-away stub that is to be laced through the Gear Bag drawstring for

identification.

Gear bags can be collected in the athlete section of the finish area.

Do not include any cash, valuables, car keys, credit cards in that gear bag, the NJM cannot

be responsible for safekeeping of this type of item.

Trucks will depart from Monmouth Park at 7:30 a.m. sharp. All bags must be handed off the

volunteers at the appropriate truck no later than 7: 25 a.m. Any bags left unattended at the

start venue will be discarded due to security guidelines.

Can be found in detail here https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/HBpvuKsHRr

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ON-COURSE INFORMATIONEmergency Alert SystemAn Emergency Alert System has been implemented for the marathon races. Flags will be

positioned throughout the course to alert athletes of race conditions. On race day, please

take note of the flags and heed the instructions associated with each color. Flags will be at

every aid station, the start and finish line.

GREEN FLAG: Proceed as normal.

YELLOW FLAG: CAUTION - Slow down, use caution and drink plenty of water.

RED FLAG: EXTREME CAUTION - Slow down, use extreme caution and drink plenty of

water due to dangerous weather conditions. Timing of the event has stopped and no

awards will be issued.

BLACK FLAG: STOP - Seek shelter immediately in the event of a weather emergency.

The race has been cancelled due to extreme conditions or course emergency such as

lightning, tornado, or natural disaster

Aid StationsGatorade Endurance Formula (lemon-lime) will be available at each aid station. Gatorade will

be served first at the stations with water served second. Most fluid stations average about

1.5 miles apart.

Medical SupportMedical tents will be located approximately every mile of the course.

Portable ToiletsPortable toilets will be available at the start and finish area and along the course at every

aid station.

TimingWe will be using chip timing with mats at the start, finish, mile 6.2, mile 13.1, and mile 20.

EntertainmentThere will be musical entertainment along the course with 14 total DJ locations

ClothingAll discarded clothing will be donated to charities. We cannot return clothing discarded

either at the start or along the course.

SafetyWe STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you DO NOT use your headphones during the races.

Also, there will be no regular or jogging strollers, bikes or skates permitted on the course.

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PARKING AND TRANSPORTATIONStart Line Parking Parking is available at Monmouth Park Racetrack for $5 per vehicle. Pre-purchased passes paid online during registration or as add-ons will be validated by stamp when race bibs are collected at the expo on Friday or Saturday. Spots purchased by entrants who also bought Sunday race morning packet pick-up will have their parking validated at that same time race morning. Start area parking pass purchases by non-runners can be collected and validated at Solutions on Friday or Saturday at the Expo. The Start Area lot opens at 5:00 a.m. and paid spots will be verified as you EXIT this lot. Add-on Start Area parking passes can be purchased online herethrough midnight April 23. After that they can be purchased at the Expo at Solutions as long asspaces remain available.

Finish Line ParkingPasses purchased for sold-out parking near the finish area at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch can be picked up at the expo on Friday or Saturday. This lot opens at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday morning and tickets will be collected upon ENTERING the lot. NOTE: at 7:45 AM Sunday morning this lot can only be accessed from the North – driving directions are on the pass.

Free parking will be available at the Chandler Maps parking lot located on 2nd Avenue between S. Broadway and Garfield Ave (across the street from Ocean Place Resort and Spa). Enter lot by using Ocean Blvd, then turn onto Garfield (right from the north; left from the south) and then turn right onto 2nd Ave. The entrance to the lot will be on the right. *** Note that you will not able to access Ocean Blvd via Joline between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Race Day BusesRace management has secured race morning buses departing from the locations listed below. Buses will be open to athletes and spectators. Tickets for these buses must be purchased in advance when registering or as an Add-on purchased online here through midnight April 23. https://register.chronotrack.com/r/25516

There is no return bus so athletes will need to make arrangements. There are regularly scheduled NJ Transit trains from the Long Branch station.

Buses will drop all riders off at Monmouth Park.

1. NYC – Javits Center – 34th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues (leaving at 5:00 a.m.) 2. Newark Penn Station (departing at 5:00 a.m.) 3. Matawan NJ Transit Train Station (departing at 5:30 a.m.)

ShuttlesThe Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon offers a free shuttle bus service between:

1. The start area to the finish area 2. The start area to the relay transition area – Second Relay runner transport leaves at 7:25

SHARP – before the actual race start! 3. The relay transition area to the finish area 4. The finish area to the start area (after the race only)

These free buses are available to both runners and spectators.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPOAll participants must pick up their packet at the Health and Fitness Expo. The Novo Nordisk

New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon Expo features a variety of exhibitors showcasing

the latest trends, designs and advances in running shoes and apparel. The comprehensive

two-day Health & Fitness Expo is free and open to the public as well as all participants of the

Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon, Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay.

Date & Time• Friday, April 28, 2017 – 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Saturday, April 29, 2017 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LocationMonmouth Park

175 Oceanport Avenue

Oceanport, NJ 07757

Packet Pick-Up Instructions• All participants must pick up their race packets at the Health & Fitness Expo. The 2017

NJM will be utilizing dynamic bib assignment, providing you with your bib number

as you collect your packet. Make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID to the

Expo. Either member of a relay team may pick up the race packets for their team –

please coordinate with your teammate which of you will be picking up the race packet

as both Bibs will be given together. The Solutions table at the Expo will be ready to

make any needed updates to your race record.

• If you need to have someone else pick up your packet, be sure to confirm your

registration to ensure that you are registered and provide the person who will be

picking up your packet a copy of your photo ID.

• If you are picking up a packet for other entrants, you will be limited to a maximum of 5

packets including your own as 1. Be sure to bring photo ids for every entrant for whom

you are picking up.

• You will only be able to pick up a t-shirt in the size you specified during registration.

We will offer t-shirt size exchange after the race at the Results tent at the finish line

Move for Hunger Food Drive• The Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon, in partnership with Move For

Hunger, is conducting a food drive during the Expo. Please bring any donations to the

collection bins

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NJM 5KComplete details can be found here www.thenewjerseymarathon.com/race/5k

Start Date & Time• Saturday, April 29, 2017, 10:30 AM

Start & Finish Location• Long Branch Ocean Promenade (north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort &

Spa), Long Branch, NJ 07740

• Same location as the finish line for the marathon and half marathon

Course• 3.1-mile looped course

• Timed event

• Oceanside start and finish

• NEW for 2017 – Age Group Awards in the 5K!

Packet Pick-Up• Bibs may be picked up at the following dates/times/locations

• Friday, April 28, 2016, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Health and Fitness Expo | Monmouth Park Racetrack

• Saturday, April 29, 8:00 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Long Branch Ocean Promenade

• Please note, bibs will not be available for pick up at the expo on Saturday. Bibs will only

be available at the times and locations listed above.

Parking• Free parking will be available at Seven Presidents Park (just north of the race site) on a

first-come, first-serve basis.

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Bus Station: RelayTransition & Spectator

Note: Therearenobagspermittedinthefinishvenue *Onlyraceissuedclearbagsarepermittedinthestartvenue

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BARNABAS HEALTH KIDS AND FAMILY FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 2017

Details on the Kids Races and Kids Move can be found here

www.thenewjerseymarathon.com/race/family-events

The Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon and RWJBarnabas Health invite you to this special

day for families. Enjoy events for all ages and abilities including kids’ races, entertainment,

activities, refreshments, t-shirts and kids race medals (while supplies last). Please note –

there are no medals for the 5K participants.

Start & Finish Location• Long Branch Ocean Promenade (north of Pier Village and the Ocean Place Resort &

Spa), Long Branch, NJ 07740

• All races will take place on the boardwalk and finish at the same finish line for the

marathon and half marathon

Schedule• 8:00 am – 9:00 a.m. Kids check-in

• 8:00 am – 10:15 a.m. 5K check-in

• 9:00 am – (50 yard dash) Kids Fun Run Ages 2-4

• 9:15 am – (.25 mile) Kids Fun Run Ages 5-6

• 9:30 am – (.5 mile) Kids Fun Run Ages 7-8

• 9:45 am – (1.2 mile) Kids Fun Run Ages 8+

• 10:30 am – 5K start

• 12:00 pm – Festival Concludes

Parking• Free parking will be available at Seven Presidents Park (just north of the race site) on a

first-come, first-serve basis.

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SUNDAY SPECTATOR INFORMATIONThe marathon, half marathon and half marathon relay start at 7:30 a.m. All races begin at

Monmouth Park in Oceanport and the race ends by 2:30 p.m. at the Ocean Promenade in

Long Branch. Shuttles will be available to bring athletes and spectators back to the central

parking area near the start line.

Start Line Parking AddressMonmouth Park

175 Oceanport Avenue

Oceanport, NJ 07757

ATHLETE TRACKING AND RESULTSSpectators may track their athletes via ChronoTrack Live. Simply create an account

and search your athletes bib number to see their progress along the course.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR ATHLETE UPDATES

• Messaging - you could have opted in during registration to provide cell, facebook, etc

contacts that will receive information as your timing chip crosses the check-points on

the course. If you didn’t opt-in during registration and want to make that happen now

you can follow this link: https://register.chronotrack.com/event/tracking/eventID/17650

• RaceDay Athlinks App - if you will download the app to your phone and run with it,

your entire support group can also download the app, and “sign up” to track you on

race day through the phone gps capability. The app also has lots of great information

and features beside just tracking. You can get ready now with that free app by

downloading here for iPhone https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/athlinks-race-day/

id1195213598?mt=8 or Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.

athlinks.mobile.Raceday

• A web page link to the unofficial results that will be updated throughout race day and

again when results are “final (usually a week post-race). You will be able to find this

in the Results tab of the NJM web pages - http://www.thenewjerseymarathon.com/

results/

• Kiosks onsite in the finish area will be set to link to the web page results postings.

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SPECTATOR VIEWING LOCATIONSThe Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon, Half Marathon, and Half Marathon Relay point-to-

point courses are “spectator friendly”. Bring a noise-maker and/or a strong voice to cheer.

Below are suggested viewing locations:

1. Finish area: On the Ocean Promenade in Long Branch.

2. Eastern end of Broadway (Mile 9.4): A short walk across Ocean Blvd. from the finish line

brings you to Broadway (the future location of the Broadway Arts Center).

3. Pier Village is at miles 12.8 (half and relay) and 25.9 (marathon): In addition to being

a great vantage point, it’s also a great place to relax during the races as it is full of shops and

restaurants right at the beach!

4. Corner of Ocean Avenue and Brighton Avenue, West End and Long Branch: This

beautiful, tree-lined stretch is closed to traffic (park west of Second Avenue) and is at mile

11.5 of the marathon, half marathon and relay. At mile 24.5 of the full marathon it comes back

north toward the finish line. This avenue is full of shops and restaurants. The beach is one

block east.

5. Asbury Park Boardwalk: The Boardwalk in Asbury Park is another great location to watch

the full marathon. The stretch of Boardwalk south from Convention Hall is lined with shops

and restaurants and is another great location to relax and watch the race.

6. Ocean Grove between the Great Auditorium and Ocean Avenue: At this southern most

point of the full marathon course the street is lined with B&Bs and pleasant ocean views.

This is the point of the race when many of the marathoners start to have difficulty and would

greatly appreciate your encouragement. Please cheer them on as they turn north toward the

finish line, which is still about about seven miles away.

SECURITY MEASURESThere will be NO backpacks, purses, diaper bags, etc. permitted to enter the start or

finish venues.

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CORRAL SYSTEM

PACE TEAM

Runners were asked to provide a predicted finish time during registration for the selected

distance, Full, Half, or Half relay.

• Corrals have been assigned to each runner based on that projection. A sticker for the

corral number and color will be affixed on the front of each runner’s race bib.

• For course safety, for accurate timing and scoring, it is required that all runners start

in the numbered-colored corral noted on their bib. Any needed changes, a switch in

distance, an injury, need to be adjusted in person at the Solutions table during Expo

hours on Friday and Saturday only.

• The start timeline moves very quickly race morning spanning 14 minutes from first to

last. Requests to switch a corral to run with friends won’t be able to be accommodated

but once on the course runners can pace to meet up and enjoy their run together.

• There will be course marshals in the start area marking the Corral system and locations

in the start chute helping you to get into the correct corral.

The NJM is privileged to be served by a full team of both Full and Half distance pacers. Look

for them wearing brightly colored Pace Team singlets, special race bibs, and carrying finish

time signs overhead.

Full team details for race strategy planning can be found here

www.thenewjerseymarathon.com/race/marathon/pace-teams

www.thenewjerseymarathon.com/race/half-marathon/pace-teams

THENEWJERSEYMARATHON.COM

See YouDown

the Shore!