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LBI Athletic Club

Est. 2025  |  Long Beach Island, NJ

Where community meets personal goals, and fitness becomes a way of life on Long Beach Island.

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Our Mission

The LBI Athletic Club exists to unite the Long Beach Island community through the power of movement. Founded by four local runners and athletes who call LBI home, we create a welcoming space where every islander—whether beginner, weekend warrior, or seasoned competitor—can pursue their personal fitness goals while strengthening the bonds that make our community special.

We champion accessible, year-round training in running, sports, and wellness; we celebrate effort, resilience, and island pride; and we believe that when we train together on these shores, we become healthier, happier, and more connected neighbors.

Island Roots, Community Heart

What started as informal runs through the summer, fall, and winter quickly grew into something bigger. Four friends who fell in love with LBI and with each other's company on early morning miles noticed a gap: no year-round, inclusive athletic community on the island.

So they built one. In 2025, the LBI Athletic Club was born — not for the PRs, not for the podiums, but for the post-run coffee and the people you share the miles with.

Run, walk, or roll. All paces welcome. No one left behind.

2025
Founded
4
Co-Founders
52
Runs & Counting
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Island Miles

Meet Our Founders

Four runners. One island. A shared belief that the best miles are the ones you run together.

Kyle Vitale

Co-Founder

Bio coming soon — founding member and LBI runner

Robby Dengel

Co-Founder

Bio coming soon — founding member and LBI runner

Anthony C. Gutierrez

Co-Founder

Bio coming soon — founding member and LBI runner

Patrick Johns

Co-Founder

Bio coming soon — founding member and LBI runner

Weekly Schedule

We run every week, rain or shine, fast or slow. Show up and find your people.

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Pickup Basketball

Coming Summer 2026
LBI Courts · TBD
Coming Soon
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Pickup Soccer

Coming Summer 2026
Local Parks + Beach · TBD
Coming Soon
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Beach Volleyball

Coming Summer 2026
LBI Beach · TBD
Coming Soon
📱 Plans change! Join our GroupMe for real-time run updates and last-minute changes.

Join the Community

We're active on GroupMe, Strava, and Instagram. Pick your platform, find your people. No fees, no commitments — just good miles and good vibes.

Coming Soon

Club Gear

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LBI Athletic Club Merch

Rep the island. Our gear is on its way — shirts, hats, and more with that lighthouse logo you love. Stay tuned.

Follow @lbi_athleticclub on Instagram for the launch announcement.