Travel & Lodging Info
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Travel Information
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Host Hotel Reservations | |
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The Ocean Place Resort Hotel & Spa is the at the start/finish and is the site of the Expo and baggage check. Its reservation phone number is: 800-411-6493. The web site address is: http://www.oceanplace.com | |
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Excel Travel, Inc. of Long Branch is the Official Travel Sponsor of The New Jersey Marathon Festival, and is ready to assist you, either by phone at: 800-392-3588, or by email at: goaway@exceltravel.info
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Book flights, trains, hotels, car services, and more, with a single phone call or email! No more need to contact multiple companies to plan your trip. Excel Travel has
rooms blocked,
at special rates,
at the following hotels: Please note: Once a hotel is sold out, the listing will be deleted! |
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Courtyard By Marriott (Tinton
Falls)
6 miles
Fri - $129, Sat - $179, Sun - $87
3 pm check-out
grab and go breakfast 5:30 am - 7:30 am
no cost for 3rd and 4th person in room
48 hour cancellation deadline
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Berkeley Hotel (Asbury Park)
6 miles (no traffic jams on race day)
Fri or Sun - $125/night, Sat - $219/night
includes continental breakfast
$62.50 fee if checking out after 11am on Sunday
no cost for 3rd and 4th person in room
48 hour cancellation deadline
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Sheraton Hotel (Eatontown)
on Rt. 35 - 6 miles
$159 - Fri & Sun, $172 - Saturday night
Noon check-out (12 pm - 1 pm + $50, 1 pm - 3 pm + $100)
no cost for 3rd & 4th person in room
72 hour cancellation deadline
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La Quinta (West Long Branch)
4 miles
Fri - $149-$159, Sat / Sun - $159-$169
2 pm check-out
5 am continental breakfast
+10% for 3rd and 4th person
72 hour cancellation deadline
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Courtyard By Marriott (Red Bank)
11 miles
Fri - $129, Sat - $179, Sun - $87
3 pm check-out
grab and go breakfast 5:30 am - 7:30 am
no cost for 3rd & 4th person in room
48 hour cancellation deadline
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BUNGALOW HOTEL (Long Branch) near Start / Finish at Pier Village
$550/night 2 Bedroom Pipeline Suite
$600/night Big 2 Bedroom Kahuna Suite
2 night minimum, 1pm check out
no charge for third person
all suites have kitchenette and fireplace
72 hour cancellation
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Molly Pitcher Inn (Red Bank)
7 1/2 miles
$179-$209/night - Fri & Sat
$159-$179/night - Sun
No cost for 3rd & 4th person in room
children up to 17 are free
Free Shuttle provided by Leros Point to Point
Walking distance from Red Bank Train Station & many restaurants & shops
1pm check-out
72 hour cancellation deadline |
Oyster Point (Red Bank)
71/2 miles
$229/night - Fri & Sat
$179/night - Sun
No cost for 3rd & 4th person in room
children up to 17 are free
Free Shuttle provided by Leros Point to Point
Walking distance from Red Bank Train Station & many restaurants
& shops
1pm check-out
72 hour cancellation deadline |
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Staybridge Suites (Eatontown)
6 miles
Fri & Sun - $139.99 per night (350 sq ft)
Sat - $169.99 studio
3pm check-out
Staybridge Suites signature On The Go Breakfast available @ 5am
3rd and 4th person free
Kitchenettes in all rooms
48 hour cancellation deadline
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Albatross Hotel (Ocean Grove)
8 miles (no traffic jams on race day)
$120-$150 / night (single rates available)
free late check-out!
5 am breakfast
optional pre-race pasta dinner
7 day cancellation deadline
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Call 800-392-3588 or send an email to: goaway@exceltravel.info | |
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If you would rather make reservations yourself, some helpful information is presented below to assist you in your planning.
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Host Hotel Reservations | |
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Air Transportation | |
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Newark Liberty International Airport is the closest major airport (about 45 min). Both JFK and LaGuardia are good alternate choices, but may required several hours, or more, to reach Long Branch (depends on time of day and traffic congestion).
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The Official Air Carrier for The New Jersey Marathon | |
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Continental Airlines has a major hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and frequent flights to and from the Newark airport to many parts of the US, Canada and Europe.
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Ground Transportation to and from Local Airports to / from Long Branch | |
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There are regularly scheduled NJ
Transit trains from NYC Penn Station and from Bay Head, with additional
pick-up points along the route. It is best to purchase a round trip
ticket to/from Long Branch Station in order to get the best
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Bus from points in NJ, NY and PA | |
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Local Transportation | |
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Driving | |
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Click on the link, and enter your starting location, for Personalized Driving Directions to The New Jersey Marathon, Long Branch Half Marathon, and the New Jersey Marathon Relay Start / Finish Area.
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The Central Parking Area for the Sunday Races, will be at Monmouth Park Racetrack, at 175 Oceanport Ave, in Oceanport. There will be plenty of free parking and a free shuttle service to and from the Start / Finish Area. Access to Monmouth Park Racetrack is via Rt. 36 (the main access route from either: Exit 105 of the Garden State Parkway, Exit 13B of Rt. 18 or Rt. 35). Get Personalized Driving Directions to Monmouth Park Racetrack. Shuttle buses will transport athletes, spectators and volunteers from Central Parking to the drop off point, near the Start Area, between the hours of 7 AM and 8 AM. There will be additional buses from Central Parking, for both spectators and volunteers, starting again at 8:15 AM until 10 AM. These buses will be making continuous loops between between Monmouth Park Racetrack and the drop of point (in front of the Ocean Place Resort & Spa). The return trip shuttle busses to Monmouth Park Racetrack will begin at 10:30 AM and continue until 4:30 PM. The return shuttles will be located in front of the Ocean Place Resort & Spa. There is also limited parking for New Jersey Marathon participants only, at 7-Presidents Oceanfront Park, in Long Branch. These spaces are limited and vehicles will not be allowed into the park after 8:30 AM and will not be allowed out of the parking area until the last athlete has passed the park exit (could be as late as 12:30 PM). Get Personalized Driving Directions to 7-Presidents Oceanfront Park. Please help us keep cars away from our course, for both safety and convenience by taking advantage of the free and unlimited parking at our Main Parking Area (see above).
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About Long Branch | |
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Either before, or after, your event, plan to visit Long Branch, "The Friendly City" and see why Long Branch is more than just our "Host City". With great restaurants, shopping, beaches and history, Long Branch can be a fine break from your hectic life. Click the Long Branch Chamber of Commerce logo below for a listing of restaurants, or search the site for information on other types of businesses.
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