ORC Seaside Half Marathon and 5K


The Ocean Running Club's 40th Annual Seaside Half Marathon and 5K is scheduled for Sunday October 15, 2017. The race(s) benefit the Tri-Boro First Aid Squad of Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, and Berkeley Twp., The ORC Scholarship Fund, and the Marine Mammal Stranding Center..

There are some exciting new changes to the race this year. The races will be starting at a new location this year. Races begin at the Sawmill Café, on the boardwalk in Seaside Park. For our 40th year celebration, runners are welcome to take the Seaside Challenge and run the 5K and the Half Marathon races back-to-back!

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

Join the Seaside Half Marathon/5K Facebook group.

Download Race Application

Register Online at BoardwalkRelay

Register Online at RaceForum



ORC Summer Series
The 2017 Ocean Running Club's Summer Series ended Tuesday at Winding River Park in Toms River. Once again it was a great turnout with nearly 100 runners.

Noah Jacobs was the overall winner, running the 5K course in 16:21. William Rapsas (16:36) and Kyle Sarno (18:33) finished in second and third. Taylor Guthrie was the first female finisher, with a winning time of 21:24. Lillian Sarno (22:42) and Tamare Hernandez (23:19) finished second and third.

Congratulations to the awesome race directors, Petra Lamonica and Pat Hancock for putting on a successful series. Thanks to all the runners and walkers that came out to make the series a success. There was a great pasta party with raffles and awards. Fun was had by all! Thank you to all the volunteers - we couldn't do it without you!

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

Complete Week 3 Results page.

Week 3 Award Winners

Complete Week 2 Results page.

Week 2 Award Winners

Complete Week 1 Results page.

Week 1 Award Winners

Mark Fletcher took some great shots of the runners, available on the ORC Photo Gallery.



Pine Beach 5K
The Ocean Running Club was well represented at the 18th Annual Pine Beach 5K on Sunday June 25th. Close to 450 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. Michael Parrde was the overall winner with a time of 17:22. Shlomo Schreiber (17:23) and Scott Sarno (18:45) finished in second and third place. Lillian Wolfson was the first female to cross the line with a winning time of 19:22. Dianne Deolivera (19:53) and Jade Tricomy (20:33) finished in second and third place.

Congratulations to race directors, Bethanie Adams and Christina Lassik, and the Ocean Running Club for putting on another successful event. Thank you to all the volunteers!

Complete Pine Beach 5K Results

Race Photos



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
September 30, 2017 PBA Local 105 Foundation 5K
October 15, 2017 ORC Seaside 5K
October 15, 2017 ORC Seaside Half Marathon
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