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Start Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway

4.7 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Manasquan, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Start Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

MixedOpen 24hFlat & fastTrailhead parking

What runners say about Start Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (20 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I like the Edgar Felix memorial bikeway. On this review I was riding a bike. It is 100% paved but some areas the pavement has patches and gouges and is a little rough and some areas have brand new paving.

★★★★★ — Weiss , Sep 2023

always love biking on the trail, beautiful views and mile markers. and the bike pump at the start is really helpful

★★★★★ — Tess , Aug 2023

Multi use path good for biking, walking, running etc. Flat. Paved. Some areas have some root heaves and other bumps but for the most part, it's smooth. Very few street crossings. Otherwise free from all car traffic. Connects Historic Allaire Village to Manasquan.

★★★★★ — Donna , Nov 2022

Be careful pushing the cross walk/ride buttons. They are placed dangerously close to the road way.

★★★★☆ — Gregory , Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 20 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“It is 100% paved but some areas the pavement has patches and gouges and is a little rough and some areas have brand new paving.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is parking at Allaire State Park and then there's another spot along the way that has parking.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Some areas have some root heaves and other bumps but for the most part, it's smooth.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Amazing flat bike/walk path”

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Plan your run at Start Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Start Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway

6-2, Main St, Manasquan, NJ 08736

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.