Jingle Bells Run
The 20th Annual Jingle Bells 5K run will be held on Sunday December 2, 2018 starting and finishing at the Ocean County Library on Washington Street in Toms River. The 5K run begins at 3:30pm with a One Mile Fun Run/Fitness Walk starting at 3:00pm.

For more information, please visit the Jinglebells Run website.

PDF version of the application is avaialble at Jinglebells Run Race Application (PDF Version).



Help Wanted
The Ocean Running Club has two Board Member spots available. If you have ideas, a fun personality - this is for you! In addition, we are also looking for an assistant Treasurer to help. These are volunteer positions with the best gratitude money can buy and the benefits will last a lifetime. A great opportunity you should not pass up.The next board meeting is on 8/23/18.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Harold or Pat.



ORC Seaside Half Marathon And 5K


Nearly 900 runners lined up on the boardwalk in Seaside Park for the Ocean Running Club's 41st Annual Seaside Half Marathon and 5K. Runners had some nice fall temperatures for the course along the beach and the bay. Thank you to the many, many volunteers that worked so hard to make it a great event for the race participants.

Mark Schenberger was the first overall finisher, with a winning time of 1:16:11. Mike Carriglitto (1:19:58) and Jeff Propert (1:23:03) were the second and third place male finishers. Kaylan Reabold was the first female finisher, with a winning time of 1:33:21. Dianne DeOliveira (1:35:52) and Joan Totaro (1:35:53) were the second and third place female finishers.

Mike Carriglitto was the overall winner in the 5K race with a time of 18:17. Tanner Jelliff (18:34) and Tom Patchett (18:35) were the second and third place male finishers. Stephanie Laurent was the first female finisher, in a very close race, with a winning time of 20:59.2. Taylor Guthrie (20:59.7) and Meghie Weinberger (20:51) were the second and third place female finishers.

Thank you again to all the volunteers and sponsors, and race director Lori Ditzel for another successful race. ORC could not continue to put on this amazing event without your help.

Half Marathon Results from Split Second Racing.

5K Results from Split Second Racing.

Some amazing race photos can be found at Angie Lombardi Photography.

For more information, please check out the Seaside Half Marathon and 5K website.

Join the Seaside Half Marathon/5K Facebook group.



ORC Track Workouts Update
Track workouts will now be held on Thursday evenings at 6:00pm at the Donovan Catholic High School track. The track is located behind the school off of Hooper Avenue.

Anyone who wants to improve, get a good workout, or run with a group, come on out! All paces are welcome.

Check out the Ocean Running Club Facebook Page for additional information.



Bella N Motion

Bella N Motion provides individual and group training for women by women; a place for female runners of all ages and levels to seek support and encouragement to fulfill their goals, share their experiences, socialize and receive affordable personalized training plans.

For more information, check out the Bella N Motion website.



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
December 2, 2018 Jingle Bells Run 5K
December 15, 2018 Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K
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