Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K

A summer tradition at the Jersey Shore! Fun 5k run/walk through beautiful Sea Girt, NJ. Great community event with Kids' Races and Activities, live music on the course, custom t-shirt, chip timing, medals and more!

The 35th Annual Sea Girt 5K will benefit Sea Girt Recreation and The Jersey Shore Dream Center, which provides hunger relief, essential baby supplies and community programs to individuals and families in need. More info at http://www.jerseyshoredreamcenter.org

Please consider donating to the Jersey Shore Dream Center during registration.

Race Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Early Bird Registration - $33 through May 1st, $38 after

Kids' Race and Activities - $12 through May 1st, $15 after

5K Run/Walk/Roll – 8:30 AM Includes custom t-shirt, bib with chip timing, medal, live music on course, after-party

Kids' Races – 10:00 AM

Short sprints from 25 – 400 yards based on age group

Not timed, no prizes awarded. Includes t-shirt, goody bag and Kids' Activities

Kids' Activities – 8:30 – 11:00 AM Inflatables, Pony Rides, Face Painting & More

Race bib will be mailed to you if registered by July 10th - will go to your address listed on registration – first mailout on or about June 15th. Does not include Kids' Races - pick up bib with t-shirt at times below.

T-Shirt and Late Registration Bib Pickup:

Must bring your Race Bib to pick up T-Shirt!

4 - 7 PM – Friday, July 31st

6:30 - 8:30 AM – Saturday, August 1st

Tents by Sea Girt Library – 801 The Plaza, Sea Girt, NJ 08750

Race is rain or shine. Will only be postponed if weather is a danger to participants (lightning, hurricane).

Must be present to collect t-shirt or any giveaway. No refunds, transfers, credits or exchanges.

Kids’ Activities may be cancelled due to rain, but races will happen unless main race is postponed.

50th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run

Presented by the Goodwill Hose Co., the Borough of Belmar & the Jersey Shore Running Club

Saturday, September 5, 2026 – 8:00 AM

Please join us for the 50th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run along the beautiful Belmar oceanfront and local streets while helping to raise money for the Goodwill Hose Co. The Belmar 5 Mile is one of the largest road races in New Jersey, with more than 3,000 participants each year. This event has something for everyone - from our premier event - the 5 Mile Run - to the Kid's Races for our littlest runners on Friday, September 4th!

This event is also celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Goodwill Hose Co., a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to provide emergency fire and rescue services to residents and visitors to the Borough of Belmar 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The squad relies on charitable contributions raised by this fundraiser to help defray some of the operating costs of the fire company. Please consider a donation.

Race bibs will be mailed out if you register by July 31st to the RunSignUp registered address

(Does not include Kids' Races - pickup bib with t-shirt during race week)

REGISTRATION

$35 Early Bird Registration (2/8/26 through 5/31/26 (10% off for JSRC Members thru 5/31)

$40 Online Pre-Registration (6/1/26 through 8/30/26)

$50 Race Week Registration - 8/31/26 through 9/5/26

Kid’s Races

Friday, September 4, 2026 – 6:30 PM

Silver Lake Park

Ages 1 -12

KIDS RACES REGISTRATION

$15 Early Bird Registration (2/8/26 through 6/30/26

$20 Pre-Registration (7/1/26 through 8/30/26)

$25 Race Week Registration - (8/31/26 - 9/4/26)

Kid’s registration includes: Finisher medal, t-shirt, kid’s activities

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Due to the volume of participants and to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all Belmar 5 runners and the children, the course is restricted to registered runners, wheelchair division athletes & official race personnel. No children under 8 years old are allowed on the race course in any type of baby strollers/joggers or baby carriers. Do not have children or other family members jump in to finish with you. Unregistered participants, unauthorized vehicles, baby strollers/joggers, roller blades, in-line skates, skateboards, pets and bicycles are also prohibited in the race and will be removed from the race course. Bib numbers must be visible on all participants. Only the registered runner will be permitted to cross the finish line. No backpacks will be allowed. We ask your cooperation. For the safety of all participants, volunteers, residents and race personnel, there is a 90 minute time limit for the Five Mile Run (18 min/mile pace maximum).

Race is rain or shine. Will only be postponed if weather is a danger to participants (lightning, hurricane). No refunds.

INFORMATION

[email protected]

Congratulations to the 2025 Belmar 5 Mile Overall Winners:

2025 Belmar 5 Mile by the numbers:

1st Place - Chris DeSousa, 22, Oceanport, NJ - time: 25:03 Pace: 5:01

1st Female - Christiana Rutkowski, 29, Hoboken, NJ - time: 28:09 Pace: 5:37 Overall Place: 19th

3244: Number registered

2678: Number of finishers

1353: Number of male finishers

1325: Number of female finishers

5: Age of the youngest runner - Conor MacDonald, time: 55:01 min, 1835th place overall

89: Age of the oldest runner - Olie Nelson, time: 1 hour 27 min, 2624th place overall

8: Number of Belmar residents - top 3 overall in age groups

225: Number of Belmar residents who crossed the finish line

19: Number of states participants hailed from

442: Donations totaling $5680.00

397: Kid's Races Registrations

Lake Como Day 5k

Presented by the Borough of Lake Como & the Jersey Shore Running Club

Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 9:00 AM

Hosted by Joe's Surf Shack, 415 18th Ave., Lake Como, NJ

Please join us for the Lake Como Day 5k along the local streets and around the beautiful Lake Como while helping to celebrate the charming community renowned for its scenic beauty and rich history. Lake Como is celebrating its 102st anniversary as its own municipality to honor its past and to look forward to its future. Lake Como, known as South Belmar for the majority of its history, officially changed its name in January of 2005 that marked a new chapter in the area's rich history. Proceeds to benefit Lake Como Youth Recreation Programs & Youth Facilities.

REGISTRATION

$30 Online Early Bird Registration through 7/31 (JSRC Members 10% discount through July 31)

$35 Online Pre-Registration (8/1 through 9/18)

$40 Race Day - In-Person Only

EVENT DAY INFORMATION

Joe's Surf Shack, 415 18th Ave., Lake Como, NJ

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Late Registration, T-shirt & Bib pick up

9:00 AM - 5k Run

10:00 AM - Award Ceremony

AWARDS

Joe's Surf Shack at approx. 10:00 AM on race day – No mailings

No duplicate awards

Overall – Top 3 Male/Female

Lake Como Full Time Resident – Top Male/Female

Age Group Awards - Top 3 Male/Female

19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

DONATIONS

Please consider making a donation during registration to support the Lake Como Youth Recreation Programs & Youth Facilities.

The Lake Como Youth Recreation Program provides youngsters with the opportunity to spend time with their friends while participating in free play and organized games in a structured, safe, and chaperoned environment.

POST RACE PARTY

After the race, we invite everyone to join the post-race celebration at Joe's Surf Shack.

INFORMATION

[email protected]

Join us at the shore for a sweet day 10/19 with the Belmar Donut Run — part of the Main Street Donut Dash series. This flat and scenic 5K course is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages, taking you along the beautiful Belmar boardwalk.

All participants receive:

Custom beach-themed long sleeve shirt (first 450 Runners, while supplies last!)

Exclusive finisher medal

A delicious Main Street donut at the finish line

Chip-timed results and age group awards

Fun for the whole family

Whether you're chasing a personal record or just craving a donut with a view, this event is sure to be a highlight of your fall.

Register today at runsignup.com

Join us for the annual Market Street Mission 5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk (formerly known as the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission 5K Race & Family Walk)! We are excited to see you on the Boardwalk in Ocean Grove, NJ on Saturday October 24, 2026! Proceeds from the event will support the programs of the Market Street Mission, a non profit organization which ministers to the hungry, homeless and those struggling with addiction by meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through a structured program which enables them to lead responsible, productive lives. We encourage you to show your support for those who are striving for recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and help provide the necessary programs and resources for those in need in the community.

Market Street Mission is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides all our services free of charge to those in need. We are not subsidized by government funding. To learn more about Market Street Mission, visit www.marketstreet.org.