Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Asbury Park, New Jersey
- Price $16.50 - $39.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the beautiful seaside city of Asbury Park, Monmouth. This exciting race features a flat and fast USATF certified course that will have you finishing on the iconic Asbury Park Boardwalk, making it a perfect event for runners of all levels. The day kicks off with an opening ceremony at Bradley Park at 7:50 AM, followed by the 5K run starting at 8:00 AM.
Runners can look forward to not just the thrill of the race but also the chance to win over $1,300 in cash prizes, including awards for the top five overall male and female finishers. Age group awards, custom beach towels, and special team competition prizes add to the fun! Plus, kids can join in the excitement with suggested races ranging from 50 meters to 400 meters, catering to ages 2 and up. With a cap of 1,600 runners, be sure to register early to secure your spot and receive a soft, tie-dye race tee! Join us for a day of community spirit, friendly competition, and support for
Runners can look forward to not just the thrill of the race but also the chance to win over $1,300 in cash prizes, including awards for the top five overall male and female finishers. Age group awards, custom beach towels, and special team competition prizes add to the fun! Plus, kids can join in the excitement with suggested races ranging from 50 meters to 400 meters, catering to ages 2 and up. With a cap of 1,600 runners, be sure to register early to secure your spot and receive a soft, tie-dye race tee! Join us for a day of community spirit, friendly competition, and support for
Organiser's Description
THE SHORE ATHLETIC CLUB PRESENTS THE
ASBURY PARK GEORGE SHEEHAN CLASSIC 5K
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025
_Flat, fast USATF certified course finishing on the famous Asbury Park Boardwalk
__7:50 AM Opening Ceremony at Bradley Park_
RACE PHOTOS HERE [https://jackmccoyphotography.com/sheehanclassic2025]
by Jack McCoy Photography [https://jackmccoyphotography.com/sheehanclassic2024]
REGISTRATION
$36 if you register by March 9th
$40 if you register by May 9th
$46 if you register by July 31st (if space permits)*
$50 to register on August 1 - 8th (if space permits)*
$60 to register on race day, August 9th (if space permits)*
*- The field will be capped at 1,600 runners this year. Shirts for the first 1,200 to pick up. Register early to avoid getting closed out.
KIDS RACES
$14 if you register by March 9th
$16 if you register by July 31st
$20 to register on August 1 - 9th
SUGGESTED DISTANCES FOR KIDS' RACES
_** Kids can run more or less than suggested_
2-4 years old: 50 meters
5-7 years old: 100 meters
8-10 years old: 200 meters
11+ years old: 400 meters
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday 4-7 PM - Late Registration (if available) & Bib/T-Shirt Pick-up at The Outpost in Little Silver
Saturday 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. - Late Registration (if available) and race day bib pick-up at Bradley Park
7:50 AM - Opening Ceremony at Bradley Park (runners will be escorted to Bradley Park for the start)
8:00 AM - 5K Run begins
9:00 AM - Kids races begin
9:15 AM - Awards ceremony - Bradley Park
AWARDS
Top 5 Overall Open Male and Female Win CASH Prizes (AND THE PRIZE MONEY HAS BEEN INCREASED THIS YEAR)!
Age group awards: _5 year age groups - Top 3 in each age group win custom Sheehan Classic beach towels and other awards _
OVER $1300 in prize money for the top finishers (men and women): 1st Place - $200; 2nd - $150; 3rd - $125; 4th - $100; 5th - $75.
Individual Age Group Awards - custom Sheehan Classic awards to the top 3 in each age group.
_(we will use 5-year age groups)_
TEAM COMPETITION! We will have a special award for the Winning Team(s) in each category. The team categories are:
Men's Teams, Women's Teams, Masters Men (40+), Masters Women (40+), Co-Ed Teams
_(we will score the top 4 fastest times in each category. Co-ed teams must have a minimum of 2 females.)_
_We will also have an award for the team with the largest number of entrants._
THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE ASBURY PARK RESIDENT EACH WIN GIFT CERTIFICATES TO LOCAL BUSINESSES
RAFFLE AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY COMPLIMENTS OF OUR LOCAL SPONSORS.
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED IN BRADLEY PARK AFTER THE YOUTH RACES.
FRIDAY BIB PICK UP
The Outpost Running and Walking Co., located at 32 Church Street in Little Silver.
4:00 - 7:00 PM
There will also be a free shoe raffle and other giveaways for those who join us on Friday at the friendly confines of The Outpost
We strongly encourage you to join us on Friday if at all possible to avoid the line on race morning.
RACE TEES
Soft cotton TIE-DYE Asbury Park Sheehan Classic shirts to participants, first 1,200 to pick up their bib/shirt!
THE FIRST 1,000 PEOPLE TO PICK UP THEIR BIBS ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WILL ALSO GET A DRINK TICKET FOR THE ROBINSON ALE HOUSE
_Charity Partner: Again this year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County. _
_You may also donate to the Boys and Girls Club as part of your race registration. Thank you! _
WANT TO GET YOUR REGISTRATION FEE BACK AND RUN THE SHEEHAN CLASSIC FOR FREE? REFER YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO JOIN US.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SHORE LEGEND - DR. GEORGE SHEEHAN [https://www.georgesheehan.com/]
ASBURY PARK GEORGE SHEEHAN CLASSIC 5K
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025
_Flat, fast USATF certified course finishing on the famous Asbury Park Boardwalk
__7:50 AM Opening Ceremony at Bradley Park_
RACE PHOTOS HERE [https://jackmccoyphotography.com/sheehanclassic2025]
by Jack McCoy Photography [https://jackmccoyphotography.com/sheehanclassic2024]
REGISTRATION
$36 if you register by March 9th
$40 if you register by May 9th
$46 if you register by July 31st (if space permits)*
$50 to register on August 1 - 8th (if space permits)*
$60 to register on race day, August 9th (if space permits)*
*- The field will be capped at 1,600 runners this year. Shirts for the first 1,200 to pick up. Register early to avoid getting closed out.
KIDS RACES
$14 if you register by March 9th
$16 if you register by July 31st
$20 to register on August 1 - 9th
SUGGESTED DISTANCES FOR KIDS' RACES
_** Kids can run more or less than suggested_
2-4 years old: 50 meters
5-7 years old: 100 meters
8-10 years old: 200 meters
11+ years old: 400 meters
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday 4-7 PM - Late Registration (if available) & Bib/T-Shirt Pick-up at The Outpost in Little Silver
Saturday 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. - Late Registration (if available) and race day bib pick-up at Bradley Park
7:50 AM - Opening Ceremony at Bradley Park (runners will be escorted to Bradley Park for the start)
8:00 AM - 5K Run begins
9:00 AM - Kids races begin
9:15 AM - Awards ceremony - Bradley Park
AWARDS
Top 5 Overall Open Male and Female Win CASH Prizes (AND THE PRIZE MONEY HAS BEEN INCREASED THIS YEAR)!
Age group awards: _5 year age groups - Top 3 in each age group win custom Sheehan Classic beach towels and other awards _
OVER $1300 in prize money for the top finishers (men and women): 1st Place - $200; 2nd - $150; 3rd - $125; 4th - $100; 5th - $75.
Individual Age Group Awards - custom Sheehan Classic awards to the top 3 in each age group.
_(we will use 5-year age groups)_
TEAM COMPETITION! We will have a special award for the Winning Team(s) in each category. The team categories are:
Men's Teams, Women's Teams, Masters Men (40+), Masters Women (40+), Co-Ed Teams
_(we will score the top 4 fastest times in each category. Co-ed teams must have a minimum of 2 females.)_
_We will also have an award for the team with the largest number of entrants._
THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE ASBURY PARK RESIDENT EACH WIN GIFT CERTIFICATES TO LOCAL BUSINESSES
RAFFLE AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY COMPLIMENTS OF OUR LOCAL SPONSORS.
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED IN BRADLEY PARK AFTER THE YOUTH RACES.
FRIDAY BIB PICK UP
The Outpost Running and Walking Co., located at 32 Church Street in Little Silver.
4:00 - 7:00 PM
There will also be a free shoe raffle and other giveaways for those who join us on Friday at the friendly confines of The Outpost
We strongly encourage you to join us on Friday if at all possible to avoid the line on race morning.
RACE TEES
Soft cotton TIE-DYE Asbury Park Sheehan Classic shirts to participants, first 1,200 to pick up their bib/shirt!
THE FIRST 1,000 PEOPLE TO PICK UP THEIR BIBS ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WILL ALSO GET A DRINK TICKET FOR THE ROBINSON ALE HOUSE
_Charity Partner: Again this year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County. _
_You may also donate to the Boys and Girls Club as part of your race registration. Thank you! _
WANT TO GET YOUR REGISTRATION FEE BACK AND RUN THE SHEEHAN CLASSIC FOR FREE? REFER YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO JOIN US.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SHORE LEGEND - DR. GEORGE SHEEHAN [https://www.georgesheehan.com/]
Races
-
5K Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$39.00
Flat fast USATF certified 2-loop course. The leaders will stay to the RIGHT on the 2nd loop to enter the Asbury Park boardwalk for the finish. -
Kids' Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.50
We will have several age-based youth races at Bradley Park as part of the celebration for this year's Sheehan Classic!
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