Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run

The Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run is a long-running race at Sandy Hook, Gateway National Recreation Area. The 2026 race is scheduled for October 4 with an 8:00 AM half marathon start and an 8:05 AM 2-mile start. The course is flat and fast, with the start and finish near the main park road by the Lots D and E area, packet pickup at the Life-Saving Station, free park parking, awards, finisher medals for half marathoners, shirts, and registration capacity limits handled through the official RunSignup page.