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The Blizzard Run

Sat March 6 - Sun March 21 Directions RaceJoy Ready

Place

Long Beach Boardwalk at New York Ave.

Description

The Blizzard Run has two events: 
- Virtual 2-Mile Race
- Virtual 4-Mile Race

Location:
You can run in Long Beach or anywhere you'd like. 

Timeframe:
Saturday February 6th through Sunday, March 21st, 2021

This event is a fundraiser for the Long Beach Soup Kitchen which feeds those in need. 

The Blizzard Run will feature both a 4 mile run or a 2 mile run measured accurately on the Long Beach Boardwalk. 

The Start
: Both races will start on the west end of the Boardwalk near New York Avenue (at the lamppost marked N1 at its base).

The Finish:
The 2 mile run will end at the east end near Neptune Avenue (lamppost marked S54).
The 4 mile run will turn around (lamppost marked S54) and finish back at New York Avenue. 

Or you can run anywhere in your neighborhood, on the beach, or local park.

Results:
Runners and walkers should time themselves using one of the following apps: RaceJoy ( free with registration). Strava, Mapmyrun, or use a GPS watch. 
Go to  the RunSignUp page for The Blizzard Run and click on the Result link on the top ribbon. Type in your name and bib number and put in your time.
Results will be uploaded over the race period periodically.

Custom-made medals for all those who participate can be picked up Sunday, March 21st at Jordan Lobster Farms plus 10% off on any item at Jordon's for the day. We will be on the outside "The Back Yard" as it is referred to.

Video interviews will be taken of runners to learn their secrets for staying in shape this past winter.
(The video will be made available the following week). 

Join the fun by testing your running skills and giving back to the community by registering today. Share your running stories with us at Jordan’s on March 21st. More specific details of our celebration will be made before the event. 

If you cannot make this celebration, medals will be available for pickup at the Long Beach Soup Kitchen located at 140 W. Pine Street in Long Beach, NY starting March 22nd - 31st. Please refer to their website for hour of operation.

 

 

 

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

RaceJoy


Available for Apple and Android devices.

Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for The Blizzard Run.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

  • Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

  • Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

  • Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

  • Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
View RaceJoy How-To

Directions

Long Beach Boardwalk at New York Ave.

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