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Always Ready 5K

Lower Township, New Jersey · Saturday, October 10, 2026

The Always Ready 5K is a 3.1 miles, 5k, running, virtual, and walking event held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. It is located in Lower Township, New Jersey.

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location
Lower Township, New Jersey
08204
United States
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Epic Coast Guard views and fun family racing.

Awards to the top 3 M/f Overall and Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 60+. Race Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by September 30 (limited supply after) and all finishers receive a commemorative Always Ready Challenge Coin.

ALWAYS READY K9 RACE

This 3K run/walk option is open to four-legged friends accompanied by 2 legged guides. Dogs must be leashed on no longer than a 6ft lead and able to maintain a calm disposition for the entirety of the event. The K9 race will start 5 minutes after the 5K. This race is brought to you by our partners at Lead the Way Dog Training. Each finisher will receive a Lead the Way K9 Champion Medal and an Always Ready K9 dog pin.

VIRTUAL RACES

Virtual 5K and K9 runners will have the entire month of October to complete their best time and will receive the same swag as the corresponding live event. Virtual packets will not be mailed out until after the in-person race on 10/11.

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