Where to stay
The Ocean Place Resort has limited availability that weekend, but check just in case there is a cancellation. One lucky participant will win the grand prize of a stay at the hotel at the post race party!
One Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch, NJ 07740 Phone: 800-411-7321
The Sea Spray Inn, a charming eight bedroom B&B in historic Ocean Grove is offering race participants a 15% discount on its off-season weekend rates the weekend of November 13, 2010. Accommodations are limited and will be on a first-come-first-served basis. 19 Broadway, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 Phone 732-897-0700
Holiday Inn Express Check back soon, we are working on a discount for those of you from out of town.294 Highway 36 East West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: 1 888 400 9714
How to get there by train
The Long Branch train station is a short walk away. NJ Transit is worth checking out as an option. You can easily walk or cab from the Long Branch station to the race. Long Branch is an express stop on the North Jersey Coastline coming from NYC or Newark.
How to get there by plane
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 45 miles from race - aproximately a 1 hour drive.
LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are approximately and hour and a half to 2 hours depending on NYC traffic.
How to get there by car
From the Garden State Pkwy North or South, even Rt 18 lands you in the same spot:
o Take exit 105 to merge onto NJ-36 toward Eatontown/Long Branch/NJ-35
o Stay on 36 (otherwise known as Joline Ave) for 6.6 mi
o Turn right at the Ocean Blvd traffic light and continue for 0.8 mi
o Turn left at Laird Street light and find a spot to park!
