Race Weekend Info

Important Race Information

Race Packet Pick-Up

Location: St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach Township, NJ

Saturday, October 11th: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 12th: 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

What’s Included in Your Race Packet?

Official bib number with corresponding chip
4 safety pins
Runner’s bag for personal items
Tag for clothing drop-off/pick-up
Race shirt (designated size)

Runner Check-In & Important Information

Runner check-in takes place in the St. Francis Community Center senior lunchroom on:
- Saturday: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Medical Alert Information: Please fill out the back of your bib with any important medical details.
Bag Drop-Off:
- 12K runners must drop their bags at the Community Center before the race.
- 18 Mile runners can check their bags at the start line (bags will be numbered and transported to the finish).
- The Community Center is not responsible for lost valuables.
Shower facilities are available post-race (BYOT - Bring Your Own Towel!).

Race Day Schedule

Buses for registered runners start: 7:30 AM
Last bus departs: 9:30 AM
18 Mile Run starts: 10:00 AM
12K Run/Walk starts: 10:00 AM
12K Finish Line closes: 1:00 PM
18 Mile Finish Line closes: 2:15 PM

For official race times & results, visit www.compuscore.com after 6:00 PM on race day.

Check out race day photos on our Facebook page.

Course Details

18 Mile Run: Starts at 10:00 AM at Roosevelt & Pershing Avenue, Holgate → Finishes at Barnegat Lighthouse Park.
12K Run/Walk: Starts at 10:00 AM at Roosevelt & Pershing Avenue, Holgate → Finishes at 48th St. across from St. Francis Community Center.
Water stations and restrooms are available along the course (full details available via QR Code on race materials).

Transportation & Logistics

Shuttle buses begin running at 7:30 AM to transport runners from St. Francis Community Center to the start line in Holgate.
There is no last bus—do not wait until the last minute!
Runners are encouraged to head to the start line as soon as they have their packets.
Water and restrooms will be available at the starting area.
Shuttle buses from the finish line to the Community Center will run periodically starting at 1:30 PM.
Private transportation is encouraged.

Course & Maps

The 18-mile course begins in Holgate, travels north along scenic Long Beach Boulevard, and finishes at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park.
The 12K course follows a shorter route along the same breathtaking island stretch.

Aid Stations: Water & sports drinks every 2 miles
Restrooms: Located at every major station
Medical Support: Staffed along the route and at the finish line

Participant Guide

53rd Annual commemorative by St Francis Parish LBI

The Annual 18 Mile Run & 12K Walk Participant Guide tells you everything you need to know about race day and race weekend. Click below to view the digital Participant Guide.