Marathon Relay Info

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Marathon Relay Info

Supported by:

Gold's Gym at Pier Village, Long Branch

The New Jersey Marathon Relay combines the flavor and excitement of the 26.2 mile "world-class" New Jersey Marathon with the camaraderie of a team relay event. It will be run on the same course, and at the same time, as the full marathon and the half marathon.

The Marathon Relay enables:

both the youngest and oldest to get the marathon experience,
business to sponsor their employees,
whole families to work together,
26.2 miles to be fun and achievable for the casual runner / walker.

Each participant (in a team of 4) will run between 3.5 and 9.6 miles.

There are two transition points where the hand-offs occur. Both transition points are within walking distance of the start /finish line on the Ocean Promenade

2010 Registration Fees:

$205.00 - until 9/30/09; (For 3-person Team deduct $50.00)
$225.00 - until 11/30/09; (For 3-person Team deduct $55.00)
$245.00 - until 12/11/09; (For 3-person Team deduct $60.00)
$265.00 - until 2/28/10; (For 3-person Team deduct $65.00)
$285.00 - until 3/31/10; (For 3-Person Team deduct $70.00)
$330.00 - after 3/31/10

Start Time:

9:00am

Start/Finish Location:

On the Long Branch ocean Promenade near our Host Hotel, the Ocean Place Resort & Spa.

Relay Packet Pickup:

Registration:

The Team Captain (or a team member) may go directly to Bib / Timing Chip pick-up (located in the back of the Expo tent) on either Friday or Saturday. Give your Team Name to receive the complete packet for your entire team.

On Race Day (Sunday):

Please wear your Team Name on the front of your shirt or singlet and a second bib with "Relay" on the back of your shirt or singlet.
All team members may go to the Start Area to watch the start of the races and their first team member begin the marathon.
There are two Transition Areas: one at the eastern end of Broadway, just southeast of the start /finish area and a second one at the Gazebo in Pier Village, just south of the Start /Finish Area. If you need directions please ask a staff member.
After the start of the race, the second team member to run must then proceed to Transition Area # 1 which is on the eastern end of Broadway (at mile 9.4 mile).
After the first transition has taken place the third team member to run must then proceed to Transition Area # 2 which is at the Gazebo in Pier Village, near mile 12.9. After the second transition, team members must then go to Transition Area # 1 near mile 22.5, and finally to the Finish Line at mile 26.2.
All Finisher's medals and hats will be given to the last runner / walker after they turn in the timing chip.

Approximate distances of each leg of the certified 26.2 mile course are as follows:

Leg # 1: 9.4 miles; Leg # 2: 3.5 miles; Leg # 3: 9.6 miles; Leg # 4: 3.7 miles

At the Transition Areas:

The runner / walker that is next to run will need to transfer the Velcro strapped timing chip to his / her ankle before running the next Leg.

The Relay Staff will be on-site at each Transition Area to help with any questions that may arise, help in making the event pleasant for all participants, and to ensure that each team completes the hand-offs properly. Please adhere to all directions from the Relay Staff.

Teams with walkers and / or slow runners are welcome to participate in these events. Your team must be able to complete the entire race in 6 1/2 hours (by 3:30pm).

Course Elevation Profile

Lowest course elevation: 15 ft / 4.6 m
Highest course elevation: 59 ft / 18 m
Net course elevation gain / loss: 0 ft / 0 m

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Typical Race Day Weather:

The Long Branch area normally sees cool to moderate temperatures on the day of the race. Early May temperatures average between 38F and 60F (temperature is generally in the mid-50s to high 60s F). Be prepared for: rain, fog and bright sunshine as the weather at the Jersey Shore can be quite variable at this time of year.

On the Course:

Portable Toilets:

A large number of portable toilets will be available at the Start / Finish Area and along the course at or very near every fluid station. Please DO NOT relieve yourself on either private or public property along the course. Use the Portable Toilets!

Medical Support:

The New Jersey Marathon is very proud of the volunteer support from the many surrounding seashore towns that supply EMT ambulances along the course as well as the volunteer medical personnel from Monmouth Medical Center who will staff our Med Tents.

Our planned medical support will entail the following:

A Med Tent just a short distance from the Finish Line.
A large medical facility adjoining our host hotel to deal with serious problems.
Scattered throughout the course, at strategic locations, will be mobile EMT ambulances.

Whether it's blisters, cramping or other medical problems our trained EMT's will be there to assist.

A special THANKS to or many bicyclists who, as our "eyes and ears", will be patrolling our course in multiple sectors to both assist and seek assistance as needed!

Timing:

We will be using D-chip timing this year, with mats at the Start / Finish Areas and also at multiple other points on the course.

Timing Clocks, with mile markers, will be placed at each mile along the course.

Fluids:

Gatorade-Endurance Formula (lemon lime) will be available again this year at each of our Fluid Stations. Gatorade will be served first at the stations with water served second.

Fluid Station Locations:

Most Fluid Stations are less than 2 miles apart and will be staffed by many service organizations and Volunteers from some of the various NJM Charity Beneficiaries

Energy Gels:

GU, energy gels (vanilla & chocolate) will be available at miles 17.5, 19.2 & 20.4. Please be prepared to carry your own favorite gel packs that you have been training with, and only take the GU if that's what you've been training with. We will have over 6,000 gels on the course.

Oranges / Bananas

Oranges will be available at about mile 9.7 and at mile 22.8.
Bananas will be available at about mile 4.4, 7.3, 17.5 and at mile 20.4.

High Energy Food Buffet:

Pretzels, M&Ms, de-fizzled cola and more will again be located at about mile 19.3 and again about mile 23.4.

Safety:

The New Jersey Marathon organizers STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you DO NOT use your headphones during the races, for safety reasons. We all need to be aware of our surroundings, which include fellow runners and the possibility of errant traffic on the course. We believe that there will be many 'distractions' along the course including: spectators, bands and the scenery.

Award Categories:

Top 2 teams in each category: