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RED BANK: A COOL, SUNNY CLASSIC 5K
RED BANK: Sunshine and cool temperatures set ideal stage for 1,100 participants in Saturdays's Classic 5K. We've got photos galore.
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RED BANK: CLASSIC 5K TO TAKE NEW ROUTE
RED BANK: The Classic 5K returns Saturday with a new course, and possibly, rainfall.
LINCROFT: SHEEHAN TAKES BRONZE AT CBA
LINCROFT: Christian Brothers Academy dedicates statue to school co-founder and running advocate George Sheehan.
RED BANK: CLASSIC 5K BACK ON THE ROAD
RED BANK: After two-year hiatus, Classic 5K returns with nearly 1,100 runners, walkers, wheelchair racers, muscle flexers and jogglers.
RED BANK: 5K RACE, SYMPHONY TO RETURN
RED BANK: Classic 5K and New Jersey Symphony plan returns after two pandemic cancellations. Here's a look at how the major-events calendar is shaping up.
RED BANK: CLASSIC 5K SET FOR JUNE 20
RED BANK: The Red Bank Classic 5K returns with a day of events for runners, walkers and kids of all levels. Here's everything you need to know.
RED BANK: SECOND CLASSIC 5K DRAWS 1,200+
RED BANK: Classic 5K road race draws 1,200+ runners and walkers, including one who put on a goofy pantomime for our camera. Check out redbankgreen's photos.
RED BANK: CLASSIC 5K READY TO RUN AGAIN
RED BANK: More than 1,000 runners and walkers expected for Saturday's Classic 5K. Here's your FAQ on the course, road closures and more.
RED BANK: NEW ‘CLASSIC’ SPRINGS TO LIFE
RED BANK: New Red Bank Classic 5K road race springs to life as more than 1,000 runners compete under cloudless skies Saturday.
RED BANK: MURPHYS IN CLASSIC FINISH
RED BANK: Undaunted by a warning about Tower Hill, governor and first lady finish in top 25 percent racers in debut Red Bank Classic 5k.
RED BANK: NEW ‘CLASSIC’ 5K SET TO RUN
RED BANK: Business alliance brings back 5k 'classic' race, but keeps it in town. Here's your FAQ on the course, parking, events, history and more.
RUMSON: ‘RIVAL’ TEENS UNITE TO SAVE LIVES
RUMSON: Students from three high schools, normally rivals, unite to organize suicide awareness and prevention run scheduled for Sunday.
RED BANK: 5K TO RUN AGAIN IN 2018
RED BANK: Business alliance to host a 5K in June, 2018, filling an event gap left when the Sheehan Classic left town two years ago.
RED BANK: SHEEHAN RACE LEAVING TOWN
Runners cooling down on Broad Street after last year’s race. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank, it seems, has hosted its final George Sheehan Classic, the road race named forContinue reading "RED BANK: SHEEHAN RACE LEAVING TOWN"
FAIR HAVEN: GIRLS, AND FRIENDS, ON THE RUN
It was a morning of flying ponytails, the occasional tutu and exultant finishes as hundreds of girls, joined by other runners of both genders, completed the Girls on the RunContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: GIRLS, AND FRIENDS, ON THE RUN"
FAIR HAVEN: GOSLINGS AND GIRLS ON THE GO
A pair of adult Canada Geese shepherded a clutch of goslings around a Fair Haven backyard near Schwenker’s Pond Thursday. And speaking of young ones… Fair Haven hosts a GirlsContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: GOSLINGS AND GIRLS ON THE GO"
Nearly 1,400 runners made fast work of the 20th annual George Sheehan Classic in Red Bank on Saturday before heading down to Marine Park for a traditional post-race celebration. TheContinue reading "SHEEHAN AT 20: AS FAST AND FUN AS EVER"
LITTLE SILVER: A 5K THAT’S READY TO RUN
The leaders near the turn onto Rumson Road during the 2011 edition of the race. Below, race co-organizer Dawn Wilcox at the RBR track. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "LITTLE SILVER: A 5K THAT’S READY TO RUN"
Thirteen hundred runners and walkers finished the 19th annual running of the George Sheehan Classic in Red Bank and Little Silver under sunny skies and mild temperatures Saturday morning. ItContinue reading "A SHORTER, SWIFTER SHEEHAN"
SHEEHAN CLASSIC TO CUT IT SHORT
Race organizers are shooting for a record post-race breakdown, thanks to a shortening of the race distance from five miles to five kilometers, below.  (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "SHEEHAN CLASSIC TO CUT IT SHORT"
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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.