"The Navesink Challenge is held on the Sunday following Thanksgiving each year. The race takes place in Bowden Park in Middletown, New Jersey. The Jersey Shore Running Club does an excellent job year in and out organizing this race. I've run both the 15K and 5K course over the past

This race was very easy to access and had amazing weather and a scenic route. I enjoyed running it since it was well-managed and the crowds were minimal. Packet pick-up was at Navy Pier, though, which was somewhat difficult to access.

This was my first half and I did it in 2:09:45. It was awesome running down by the Mississippi River and down Beale st. I will definitely be doing it again next year!!! The post race activities was amazing!!!