Nearly 1,400 Run the Sheehan Classic

Nearly 1,400 runners lined Broad Street on Saturday for the start of the 20th annual George Sheehan Classic 5K race in Red Bank.

At the sound of the gun, racers ran down Broad Street turning onto Bergen Place and Branch Avenue before turning back on Prospect Avenue and Harding Road and battling the steep Tower Hill before eyeing the finish line on Broad Street.

In the men's category, Andrew Brodeur, 23, of Brick, won with a time of 15:12. He was followed by George Galasso, 22, of Holmdel, at 15:30, and then Craig Segal, 29, of Highlands, at 15:36.

In the women's category, Jennifer Malavolta, 42, of Reeders, PA came in first with a time of 17:48. She was followed by Brianna Feerst, 19, of Brick, finishing with a 17:59 time, and Jamie Liberti, 27, of Middletown, in 18:17.

The children races preceded the 5K on Friday night in Marine Park. While not as grueling as the adult 5K, children, from toddlers to teens, ran a series of various events and distances. 

The George Sheehan Classic came to Red Bank 1994 after the death of avid runner, author, philospher and Red Bank physician Dr. George Sheehan.

The Sheehan family announced prior to the race that they are releasing a book in 2014 honoring Dr. Sheehan's life 20 years after his death.

For complete results from this year's Sheehan Classic, click here. 

Take a look at the above photo gallery and video for a glimpse into the event.