
Train Run Holiday Special is a running race on December 13, 2026 in Asbury Park, NJ, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
All get Santa's hat to ride the train, run and party at Johnny Macs.
Check in Starts at 9:15 AM at Johnny Mac’s until 10:15 am when we all walk over to the train platform. Johnny Macs is located at 208 Main Street in Asbury Park – Across from Train Station.
Must register by November 26, 2026 to assure you get a shirt and train ticket. May close all registration after that.
Take the Train from Asbury Park then run back along the Boardwalks to Johnny Mac House of Spirits – 1 to 6 + Miles. Post Run Party includes Pizza or Omlette and Beer/Soda, Lots of Random Prizes.
Benefits: Asbury Park Mount Carmel School
Includes Run, Party, A Beer, Pizza or Omlette, Train Ticket if registered by December 1, 2026, Raffles.
Seats are Limited – Get On Board.
Here are the 4 Route Options Spring Lake Train Station to Johnny Mac’s 6.5 Miles
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6126988
Belmar Train Station to Johnny Mac’s 4.35 Miles
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6127010
Bradley Beach Train Station to Johnny Mac’s via Boardwalk – 2.6 Miles
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6127021
Bradley Beach Train Station to Johnny Mac’s via Main Street – 1 Mile
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6127024
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
48°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
51 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Train Run Holiday Special
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