Name: Lake Takanassee Summer Series
Start: 2026-07-06
End: 2026-08-03
Location: Long Branch, New Jersey

About the Event

The series, established in 1964 by Shore A.C, is a weekly 5k race and 1 mile kids run held on the perimeter of Lake Takanassee. The Kids 1 mile run (1 lap around the lake) starts at 6:30pm. The 5K (4 laps around the lake) starts at 6:45pm. Medals are awarded to the top 3 overall finishers and age group winners in the 5K, and the top 3 girls and top 3 boys in the 1 mile run. Ribbons are awarded to all kids run participants. At the end of the series, consistent top performers earn overall series awards.

5 Monday Nights
July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4

6:00 PM - Limited event day registration
6:30 PM - 1500m Kids Fun Run, $5.00
6:35 PM - 5k Racewalk, $10 (2 Mile on 8/4) 6:45 PM - 5K Run, $10.00 (2 Mile on 8/4)

PARKING: Please enter via South Lake Road and park behind St. Michael’s Church, located at 800 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ.

RESULTS will be posted 1-2 days after each race on the Shore A.C. website at www.shoreac.org under "Our Events"

Races Offered

1 mile Kids Run on 7/6

Jul 06, 2026

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Distance — 1500m

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18:30

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$5.00

5K on 7/6

Jul 06, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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18:45

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$10.00

1 mile Kids Race on 7/13

Jul 13, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:30

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$5.00

5K on 7/13

Jul 13, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:45

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$10.00

1 mile Kids Race on 7/20

Jul 20, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:30

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$10.00

5K on 7/20

Jul 20, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:45

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$10.00

1 mile Kids Race on 7/27

Jul 27, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:30

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$5.00

5K on 7/27

Jul 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K on 7/27

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18:30

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$10.00

2 Mile Race on 8/3

Aug 03, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:30

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$10.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Long Branch.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 21.5° / 29.4°

wb_sunny 23.1° / 31.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.6 /

water_drop 75.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 21.5° / 29.4°

wb_sunny 23.1° / 31.3°

air 10.6 km/h

water_drop 75.6%

About Long Branch

Long Branch is an oceanside city of 30,000 people (2019) in New Jersey. Visitors to Long Branch will enjoy the beautiful beachfront, the boardwalk, and the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park. There is also a large selection of outstanding restaurants and a lively nightlife. Pier Village is the focus of most of the rebuilding and most tourist attractions.