New Jersey Marathon Has Another Banner Year

The many changes to the 2012 New Jersey Marathon, including a new starting location and time, did not stop a huge number of runners and spectators from flocking to Oceanport and Long Branch Sunday morning.

About 13,000 participants enjoyed a perfect day and raced through the streets of several local towns as they raced to a finish on the Promenade in Long Branch.

The race's new starting location of Monmouth Park eased parking and some traffic concerns for participants, and a shuttle service to and from the race track helped tired runners and spectators reach their destinations.

Jason Page, of Durham, N.C., broke a course record that was set last year with a lightning fast time of 2:13:13. He finished first in a group of 2,304 runners.

The following are the top three male and female finishers for half and full marathons and results for Newark residents.

Full Marathon - Men’s

• Jason Page (Durham, N.C.) 2:13:13
• Bennett H Gg (Sweden) 2:33:59
• Joshua Korth (New York, N.Y.) 2:38:33

Full Marathon - Women’s

• Megan Digregorio (White Marsh, Md.) 3:00:44
• Elisabeth Drew (Warren) 3:02:25
• Amy Maier (Philadelphia) 3:04:42

Half Marathon - Men’s

• Sean Stevens (New York, N.Y.) 1:14:58
• Cliff Gerber (East Brunswick) 1:15:52
• Felix Olivo (Carteret) 1:18:09

Half Marathon - Women’s

• Bromawyn O’Leary (Cliffwood Beach) 1:26:24
• Danielle Kays (Bel Air, Md.) 1:26:30
• Sarah Graham (Princeton) 1:26:35

Marathon Results for Newark Residents

• Andy Happe, age 23, 3:44:20, 511th place overall
• Dominick Russo, age 38, 3:55:41, 762nd place overall
• Jonathan Kowalski, age 35, 4:24:27, 1346th place overall
• Jose Cruz, age 32, 4:37:47, 1594th place overall
• Ann Haney, 22, 5:28:26, 2100th place overall

Half Marathon Results for Newark Residents

• Sherrvell Johnson, age 32, 2:04:08, 1705th place overall
• Grace Spencer, age 44, 2:05:50, 2340th place overall
• Peter Hoontis, age 57, 2:06:02, 2355th place overall
• Oriana Tejada, age 29, 2:05:39, 2459th place overall
• Mellie Torres, 39, 2:10:06, 2726th place overall
• Shari Genser, age 25, 2:37:14, 4946th place overall
• Stela Carvalho, age 40, 2:45:44, 5344th place overall

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