New Jersey Marathon has an East Brunswick Feel
Many East Brunswick residents flocked to the New Jersey Marathon, Sunday, including Cliff Gerber, who finished second in the half-marathon.
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 on 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. When the dust settled, it was an East Brunswick resident, Cliff Gerber, who put in one of the strongest showings, taking second in the men's half marathon with a time of 1:15:52. 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 …
