Pine Beach 5K
The Ocean Running Club was well represented at the 11th Annual Pine Beach 5K on Sunday. Some warm weather and some hot racing makes this one of the largest 5K races at the Jersey Shore. Close to 1600 runners cruised the quiet streets of Pine Beach, finishing along the Toms River. It was nice to see so many ORC racing singlets lining up for the race and walking around the field after finishing. Allen Wagner was the overall winner in a time of 14:57. Toms River's Noel Brock was the first female to cross the line with a winning time of 17:34.

Congratulations to Sally Kalksma for putting on another successful event. It gets bigger and better each year with her hard work.

For complete results, check out the Pine Beach 5K Results page.



Save Barnegat Bay 8K
Save Barnegat Bay 8K, Saturday June 27

A warm and (finally) dry morning for the Save Barnegat Bay 8K. Over 650 runners and walkers participated in the race along the bay in Lavallette. Some club finishers were:
Lauren Rhatigan 32:09.6 (2OA), Rudy Rinderer 36:38.1, Joseph Fallon 41:02.9 , Sandy Rinderer 41:03.9 (2AG), Harold Walsh 42:30.4 (3AG), Petra Lamonica 45:26.8

Results

Race Photos

ORC Photo Gallery Photos



ORC Summer Series
Runners in the 2008 ORC Summer Series.

The 2009 Ocean Running Club's Summer Series will start Tuesday June 30 at Winding River Park in Toms River. The one mile race starts at 6:30, and the 5K starts at 6:45. Registration opens at 6:15.

For more information, check out the ORC Summer Series page.

Printable ORC Summer Series flyer.



Kids Run For Fun
The Morning Star Presbyterian Church is holding kids races at Veterans Park in Bayville. The races are scheduled for July 7, July 21, August 4, and August 18. Distances vary according to age : 3-4: 25 yards, 5-6: 50 yards, 7-8: half mile, 9-10: half mile, 11-12: one mile, 13-14: one mile. There will also be a special mixed adult one mile walk race. Medals will be given to top 3 places, and certificates will be given to all competitors. Races begin at 6:30pm, with registration beginning at 5:30. Races cost $3 each. If you have any questions, please contact Linda or Mauro Altizio 609-693-1342 or email msrunforfun@aol.com.


ORC Scholarship Winners
The Ocean Running Club scholarship committee received many outstanding applications from deserving students. After much consideration, the following students have been awarded scholarships to help them cover the cost of continuing their education.

Lauren M. Cruz, Central Regional HS
Karissa Loretto, Monsignor Donovan
Angela Rugino, Toms River HS North
Rebecca Hanson, Toms River HS East
Grant H. Olsen, Point Pleasant Beach HS
Samantha Trainor, Point Pleasant Boro HS



Ironman Ken Disharoon

Congratulations to Ocean Running Club member Ken Disharoon for completing his first Ironman. Ken finished the Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene in Idaho with a time of 15:42:39. The Ironman competition consists of a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike course and then a 26.2 mile run. Way to go Ken!


ORC Seaside Half Marathon
Mark your calendar now. The Ocean Running Club's 32nd Annual Seaside Half Marathon and 5K is scheduled for October 18, 2009. The Ocean Running Club has been hosting this event for over 30 years, and another local running club has decided to schedule a marathon relay (half marathon each runner) on the same date. After attempts to have them change their race date, they would not cooperate.

The race(s) benefit the Tri-Boro First Aid Squad of Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, and Berkeley Twp. The flat, fast, out-and-back course starts on the boardwalk and continues into Island Beach State Park.

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Download Race Application

Register Online



Seaside Half Marathon Sponsorship Opportunities
The Ocean Running Club is looking for sponsors for the 32nd Annual Seaside Half Marathon and 5K Run. If you are interested, please check out the Sponsorship Form. You can also contact Joe Fallon at 732-505-3030 or email jfallon@Amvanequip.com to discuss and arrange your sponsorship.


Guaranteed Race Entries

Limited Guaranteed Registration is available for the following events:
The Marine Corps Marathon
*The ING New York City Marathon
The NYC Marathon Bus
(the bosco’s buddies bus)
* Please note that the ING New York City Marathon registration is going fast so don’t delay!!!
For more information Go To: www.boscosbuddies.org


Track Workouts
Track workouts will be cancelled while the ORC Summer Series is being run. Workouts will resume the week after the series ends.


New Sponsor
We would like to welcome and thank XCEL Federal Credit Union as a club sponsor. XCEL is a member-owned not-for-profit financial cooperative originally chartered in 1964 to serve Port Authority of NY and NJ Employees. XCEL has since expanded to serve more than 13,000 members from 75 employer groups and associations. XCEL is headquartered in New Jersey with branches in New York and New Jersey and more than 3,600 shared branches throughout the US.

XCEL offers a complete line of financial services and unsurpassed member services. Special offers are available for Ocean Running Club members and volunteers.

For more information, please call Ray de Quintal at 201-546-2928 or send an e-mail to raydequintal@xcelfcu.org and he will be pleased to assist you. You can also visit the XCEL website for more information and offers, or view the XCEL Introduction Document.



Toms River Fitness And Aquatic Center


Toms River Fitness provides their members with the environment and resources to achieve a more balanced, fulfilling and engaged life, physically and mentally. Exercise at Toms River Fitness is only one part of that. The helpful and friendly staff is equally important in assisting every person who comes through the doors in achieving goals of any kind. Today, they are one of Ocean County New Jersey's preferred Fitness Centers due to warm welcomes, great location and variety of fitness programs available.

Check out the Toms River Fitness website, or stop in to check out the facilities.



Upcoming Races
June 30, 2009 ORC Summer Series Week 1
July 7, 2009 ORC Summer Series Week 2
July 11, 2009 Belmar 5
July 14, 2009 ORC Summer Series Week 3
July 21, 2009 ORC Summer Series Week 4
July 26, 2009 Cause For Paws
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