For the 50th edition of the Long Beach Island Commemorative 18 Mile Run, race founder Bill Fitzpatrick chose not to walk the 18 miles, but rather took the shorter route to St. Francis Community Center for the event’s first 12K, which drew 148 participants.
This year, now its 51st, both the full 18 miles and 12K will be contested again. And, of course, whether you’re a runner or walker, everybody’s invited to make the trek.
The 18 Mile Run, which last year had 453 finishers, is scheduled for Sunday, Oct.
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