Firehouses  EVENT    

Event Details for

7-11 Convenience Store, Long Branch, 5 & 10km

88173   2011/Y1412

1/1/2011 to 12/31/2011

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City and  State: Long Branch   NJ
Host Club: Princeton Area Walkers
Distance:  5km / 10km                          Trail Rating: 
Start / Finish: 7-11 Convenience Store, 554 Ocean Boulevard, at West End, Long Branch, NJ.  Walk box with all materials and instructions is on shelf near ATM (24/7 access).
Start Times:  Daily - dawn to dusk. Please limit walking to daylight hours.
Trail / Event Description:  This is an ocean trail along the boardwalk and promenade in Long Branch. It is a flat walk with simple out and back directions. Good for practicing speed and technique. Route passes Seven Presidents Park which honors seven Presidents who vacationed in Long Branch. Pets are not allowed on the boardwalk but may walk on the parallel streets.

Contact: Maureen Penta ,  (908) 309-8398
E-Mail Contact:  maurpenta@gmail.com
Awards and Fees:     There is no special award for this event.  Fee for IVV credit is $3. For non-IVV members we are requesting a $3 donation to assist in covering our expenses.
Directions:  Long Branch is an ocean front town just south of Sandy Hook. 

554 Ocean Blvd. Long Branch , NJ (southern end of Long Branch). 7-Eleven Convenience store, 554 Ocean Blvd in the "West End" section of Long Branch. 732-870-1133 

From North and South: Garden State Parkway to Exit 105. ** 36 East to 71 South (West Long Branch exit). Do not turn right when 71 continues onto Norwood Ave. Instead, stay straight on Cedar Ave. to the end. Left on Ocean Blvd, 7-11 is on the left. Please park on a side street. 

From the West: I-195 East which becomes 138 East. Right onto Route 18 North (Eatontown exit). Exit at 13 B to Route 36 East. Then follow ** above.

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Special Event:  Firehouses
Comments:
    Each participant must register at the start where they will select a walk card and route map. Restrooms are available on the boardwalk during season and at Seven Presidents Park all year. Walkers are reminded to carry water in the summer. Food and drinks are available at the 7-11 store.
Amenities:
   Strollers: 
Easy   Wheelchairs: Easy Pets: No Restrooms:  Yes