The Shore Athletic Club presents the Asbury Park George Sheehan Classic 5K Saturday, August 8, 2026 Flat, fast USATF certified course finishing on the famous Asbury Park Boardwalk 7:50 AM Opening Ceremony at Bradley Park RACE PHOTOS HERE by Jack McCoy Photography REGISTRATION $36 if you register by March 9th $40 if you register by May 9th $46 if you register by July 31st (if space permits)* $50 to register on August 1 - 8th (if space permits)* $60 to register on race day, August 9th (if space permits)* *- The field will be capped at 1,600 runners this year. Shirts for the first 1,200 to pick up. Register early to avoid getting closed out . KIDS RACES $14 if you register by March 9th $16 if you register by July 31st $20 to register on August 1 - 9th SUGGESTED DISTANCES FOR KIDS' RACES ** Kids can run more or less than suggested 2-4 years old: 50 meters 5-7 years old: 100 meters 8-10 years old: 200 meters 11+ years old: 400 meters SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday 4-7 PM - Late Registration (if
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Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K 2026 — Asbury Park, NJ
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 8.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Asbury Park, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
