Longport Take A Breather Beach Dash

Take A Breather will be hosting our 5th Annual Beach Dash in Longport, NJ this August. This out-and-back race is for both runners and walkers of all ages and begins at 6:30 pm. Over 200 runners and walkers come out to this summer event to support the Take A Breather Foundation’s mission of granting breathers, in the form of respites, for children and young adults battling cystic fibrosis (CF)

Overview

The 5th Annual Longport Take A Breather Beach Dash is a NJ race for runners/walkers looking for something slightly different from the traditional road race. It is approx a 3 mile Out & Back on the beach and occurs at mid-tide, which means you will not be running/walking on soft sand, but on hard packed sand similar to a dirt trail.

• CASH PRIZES awarded to the top 3 Male & Female Finishers.
• Medals awarded to top Male & Female age group winners.
• Out-and-back course on hard packed sand.
• Electronic chip timing
• Custom Designed T-Shirts to first 200 registrants, therefore Register Early!
• Shoes are optional

Event Highlights

• Approx 3 Mile Out & Back Run on the beach.
• Family Fun Walk

Online Registration

• ONLINE REGISTRATION is open.
• Registration Fee: $30 until August 15th. $35 walk-up
• Rain or shine. NO REFUNDS
• Please check our Facebook page for updates and announcements.

Walk-up Registration & Shirt Pick-up

Saturday, August 17th:
4:30-6 PM: Registration & Packet Pick-up at the 35th street gazebo (Atlantic Ave. & S. 35th Ave., Longport NJ 08403)
6:20 PM: Pre-race ceremonies
6:30 PM: Start of 5k race (Start/Finish line is on Atlantic Ave. & S. 35th Ave., Longport, NJ 08403)
7:15 PM : Awards Ceremony