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Monmouth County Half Marathon Will Be March 9 This Year

The 13.1-mile race begins at 8:30 a.m. March 9 at Brookdale Community College and takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck.

The 13.1-mile race begins at 8:30 a.m. March 9 at Brookdale Community College and takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck.
The 13.1-mile race begins at 8:30 a.m. March 9 at Brookdale Community College and takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck. (Monmouth County Park System)

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual E. Murray Todd half marathon on Sunday, March 9 this year.

This 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. March 9 at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Plaques will be presented to the top 10 male and top 10 female finishers. Race medals will also be awarded to all registered finishers.

Pre-registration is available online at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com until March 2 and costs $40 per person. Race day registration is also available beginning at 7 a.m. and costs $60 per person; cash, check or credit card.

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Those who wish to be involved but not run are invited to volunteer at water stations throughout the course. Prospective volunteers should contact the Park System volunteer office at 732-842-4000, ext. 4283 or email volunteer@monmouthcountyparks.com

For more information about the E. Murray Todd Half Marathon, please email Michael.Williams@co.monmouth.nj.us or call 732-542-1642, ext. 4646.

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