Long Branch Run / Swim / Run

Volunteers needed...
Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim (2024)
SUNDAY - AUGUST 4
6-9am*
*Or ANYWHERE in between!

Good afternoon! As you know, the 19th annual Long Branch Ocean Mile is this Sunday & if you're not racing (there's still time to sign-up!):
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/LongBranch/LongBranchOceanMileSwim
We also need volunteers to make it work as 100% of the proceeds from this race & the Long Branch Run / Swim / Run go towards safe-swim initiatives in The City of Long Branch.
All volunteers will receive:
o Race T-shirt
o Drawstring Race Bag
o Endless gratitude from me 😘
If you would like to lend a hand (even if you can only do a portion!), please e-mail me w/ the time(s) you can be there:
[email protected]
& I'll circle back w/ you by the end of the day on Friday, w/ the details.
Thanks in advance & I hope to see you racing/volunteering on Sunday!

**RESULTS POSTED**
Long Branch Run > Swim > Run (2024)
SUNDAY - JULY 14, 2024

Thank you again to everyone who joined for this morning 2nd Annual Run>Swim>Run & full results are now posted at the link below.
*The timing company is sorting through a few errors & continuing to update any omissions

We had absolutely PERFECT conditions & I'm hopeful this event continues to grow...getting runners in the water & swimmers on the run.

See you again this season...

Long Branch Run>Swim>Run The Long Branch Run>Swim>Run is on Saturday July 13, 2024.

For those racing tomorrow...
Long Branch Run > Swim > Run (2024)

If you're still planning on racing w/ us tomorrow, please register NOW ($30) as race-day registration jumps to $100!!!

& the last minute details...

Thank you again for your interest in Sunday’s race & we’re looking forward to welcoming you to Long Branch! With that, I just wanted to go over a few final details:

Where is check-in?
The closest physical address is:

Pier Village
66 Centennial Drive
Long Branch, NJ 07740

This address will bring you within 50-meters of the gazebo on the boardwalk, where you will see tables for packet pick-up. Parking around this location is FREE until 10am, so unless you intend to stay past 10am, you do not need to pay for parking.

Is there a page where race information is posted?
This e-mail should cover any last minute questions, but we will continue to update the Facebook event page if there is anything significant between now & the race start:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087784554960

What time is check-in?
6-7am
Check-in CLOSES AT 7AM!!!…so if you show up at 7:01am, you’ll be too late! Additionally, RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS $100!!!, so if you have any friends who are interested in racing, they need to register at the link below NOW:
https://www.trisignup.com/Race/NJ/LongBranch/LongBranchRunSwimRun
or they’re going to pay $70 more on race morning.

What do I need to do at check-in?
You will need to pick-up your timing chip, Long Branch Run-Swim-Run Bag & T-Shirt. Once you have these, see one of our volunteers for body marking (your BIB # will be marked on both your left AND right shoulder).

What time does the race start?
WOMEN: 715am
MEN: 745am

Where is the start/finish?
The start is located next to the Laird lifeguard stand (directly behind McLoone’s restaurant) & the finish is located behind Le Avenue restaurant.

A more detailed course map of the full run/swim/run is posted here & will be available in multiple locations on race morning:

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=226950510241099&set=a.226944950241655

All that being said, based on conditions, we may change the course but the course as outlined above, is what we’re planning for.

How many buoys are going to be in the water?
(2) yellow buoys, LEFT shoulder turn on each

How many lifeguards are in the water?
No fewer than (10) lifeguards will be in the water, equally stationed through the course (so roughly every 40-50 yards).

What is the water temperature?
As of the sending of this correspondence, 65F.

Can I wear a wetsuit?
No…wetsuits &/or any other propulsive devices (paddles, fins, etc..) are not permitting

What are the awards?
We again have BEAUTIFUL hand-painted awards this year:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0JpdGDcEPvY8w1DsMC4feofUa9Wp8XBBBwpCrDNBrdBchx6EKgcsj8sujhYsHMKGol&id=100087784554960
which will be distributed to:
Top 3 Overall (Male / Female)
Top 3 Age Group (Male / Female): 19&U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+
Our intent is to start the awards presentation, no later than 830am.

Should you have any other last minute questions, please don’t hesitate to reply to this e-mail or find me on race morning (I’ll have on a fluorescent yellow Run-Swim-Run tank top). Assuming all goes well (fingers crossed!), I’ll also be racing with you 😊

Thank you again for joining us at the 2nd Annual Long Branch Run>Swim>Run & I’ll see you on Sunday morning!

Brian Shea
Race Director

You know you want one...
🐚 🏆
Long Branch Run > Swim > Run (2024)
Sunday - July 14

We're now less than 3-days from the 2nd Annual LB Run/Swim/Run & again have the best awards of ANY local race, hand-painted 🎨 by Donna Rubin Design!

Gotta be in it to win it...
REGISTRATION:
https://www.trisignup.com/Race/NJ/LongBranch/LongBranchRunSwimRun

Long Branch Run > Swim > Run (2024)
SUNDAY - JULY 14
🏃 800m
🏊‍♂️ 400m
🏃‍♀️ 800m

We're just over a week away from the 2nd annual Long Branch Run-Swim-Run & will be providing athletes w/ a great day...

✅ Hand-painted Custom Awards
✅ Re-usable Drawstring Bag
✅ Computerized Timing

Registration is open at the link below...
https://www.trisignup.com/Race/NJ/LongBranch/LongBranchRunSwimRun

**SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE**
Long Branch Run > Swim > Run (2024) | Saturday - July 13
Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim (2024) | Sunday - August 4

We're pleased to announce that Baseline Social NJ will again be the title sponsor for both the LBRSR & LBOMS!! With that, we still have 'silver' & 'bronze' levels available for both races & hope you'll consider helping support these events. Literally every dollar collected goes to support safe-swim initiatives in the The City of Long Branch, NJ & our ability to run these events is only possible, through the support of our local sponsors.

Please see the attached proposals & don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions:

[email protected]

Thanks again!

**RESULTS**
Huge thanks to everyone who participated / volunteered / sponsored the 1st Annual Long Branch Run > Swim > Run (2023) as it was an overwhelming success!

If you haven't already seen them, results are posted at the link & with that, if you have any feedback (good/bad/what you liked/didn't like), PLEASE feel free to comment below or shoot me an e-mail: [email protected]

We'll definitely be doing this again in 2024, but next up for the The City of Long Branch, NJ is our Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim (2023) on August 6!

Long Branch Run>Swim>Run The Long Branch Run>Swim>Run is on Saturday July 15, 2023.

LAST CALL...
NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION!!!
Long Branch Run > Swim > Run (2023)
🏃‍♀️ 800m
🏊‍♂️ 400m
🏃 800m
SATURDAY - JULY 15

Arguably the nicest awards of ANY race you'll do, these HAND-PAINTED 🐚🎨 shells will be presented to the TOP-3 o'all (M/F) AND TOP-3 in each age group.

Registration closes TONIGHT so sign-up NOW:

https://www.trisignup.com/Race/NJ/LongBranch/LongBranchRunSwimRun
*THERE IS NO RACE DAY SIGN-UP!!!

& as always, please let me know if you have any questions & we look forward to seeing you in the morning!

Long Branch Run > Swim > Run (2024)
COURSE MAP

Gotta be in it, to win it 🏆...
Long Branch Run > Swim > Run (2023)
🏃‍♀️ 800m
🏊‍♂️ 400m
🏃 800m
SATURDAY - JULY 15

This year's awards have all been HAND-PAINTED 🐚🎨 by one of our very own, Long Branch Ocean Rescue guards. These will be presented to TOP-3 o'all (M/F) & TOP-3 in each age group.

Registration closes on FRIDAY (SAVE $10 by registering TODAY):

https://www.trisignup.com/Race/NJ/LongBranch/LongBranchRunSwimRun
*THERE IS NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION!!!

Hope to see you this weekend!