Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 10 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - New Jersey 2026

Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents - New Jersey is a half marathon held in Long Branch, a city on the coast in Monmouth County. This event is one of 50 half marathons in 50 states, part of a larger series focused on running across the country. Long Branch is a small shore city of approximately 31,667 residents, featuring low elevation and a landscape that includes both land and water along the New Jersey coast. The area was initially established as the Long Branch Commission before being incorporated as a city. Its name originates from a "long branch" of the Shrewsbury River.