New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield

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.

The Shore Athletic Club presents the

Asbury Park George Sheehan Classic 5K

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Flat, fast USATF certified course finishing on the famous Asbury Park Boardwalk

7:50 AM Opening Ceremony at Bradley Park

RACE PHOTOS HERE

by Jack McCoy Photography

REGISTRATION

$36 if you register by March 9th

$40 if you register by May 9th

$46 if you register by July 31st (if space permits)*

$50 to register on August 1 - 8th (if space permits)*

$60 to register on race day, August 9th (if space permits)*

*- The field will be capped at 1,600 runners this year. Shirts for the first 1,200 to pick up. Register early to avoid getting closed out.

KIDS RACES

$14 if you register by March 9th

$16 if you register by July 31st

$20 to register on August 1 - 9th

SUGGESTED DISTANCES FOR KIDS' RACES

** Kids can run more or less than suggested

2-4 years old: 50 meters

5-7 years old: 100 meters

8-10 years old: 200 meters

11+ years old: 400 meters

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday 4-7 PM - Late Registration (if available) & Bib/T-Shirt Pick-up at The Outpost in Little Silver

Saturday 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. - Late Registration (if available) and race day bib pick-up at Bradley Park

7:50 AM - Opening Ceremony at Bradley Park (runners will be escorted to Bradley Park for the start)

8:00 AM - 5K Run begins

9:00 AM - Kids races begin

9:15 AM - Awards ceremony - Bradley Park

AWARDS

​Top 5 Overall Open Male and Female Win CASH Prizes (and the prize money has been increased this year)!

Age group awards: 5 year age groups - Top 3 in each age group win custom Sheehan Classic beach towels and other awards

Over $1300 in prize money for the top finishers (men and women): 1st Place - $200; 2nd - $150; 3rd - $125; 4th - $100; 5th - $75.

Individual ​Age Group Awards - custom Sheehan Classic awards to the top 3 in each age group.

(we will use 5-year age groups)

Team Competition! We will have a special award for the Winning Team(s) in each category. The team categories are:

Men's Teams, Women's Teams, Masters Men (40+), Masters Women (40+), Co-Ed Teams

(we will score the top 4 fastest times in each category. Co-ed teams must have a minimum of 2 females.)

We will also have an award for the team with the largest number of entrants.

The top male and female Asbury Park residents each win gift certificates from HydraPatch!

Raffle at the awards ceremony, compliments of our local sponsors.

Awards will be presented in Bradley Park after the youth races.

FRIDAY BIB PICK UP

The Outpost Running and Walking Co., located at 32 Church Street in Little Silver.

4:00 - 7:00 PM

There will also be a free shoe raffle and other giveaways for those who join us on Friday at the friendly confines of The Outpost

We strongly encourage you to join us on Friday at The Outpost if at all possible to avoid the line on race morning.

RACE TEES

Soft cotton tie-dye Asbury Park Sheehan Classic shirts to participants, first 1,200 to pick up their bib/shirt!

The first 1,000 people to pick up their bibs on Friday and Saturday will also get a drink ticket for The Robinson Ale House

Charity Partner: Again this year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County.

We also encourage you to make a donation to the Boys and Girls Club as part of your race registration. Thank you!

Learn more about Shore legend - Dr. George Sheehan

RevolutionNJ proudly presents the Revolutionary Race Series.

Join us at historic sites across New Jersey for your chance to race through history!

Monmouth Battlefield 5K

Sunday, August 9th

9:30am Race Starts

(Race Day Registration begins at 8:30am)

Runners, history buffs, and families will come together on August 9, 2026, for the Monmouth Battlefield 5K. Part of the RevolutionNJ Race Series, the event begins at 9:30 a.m. and offers a unique way to engage with New Jersey’s Revolutionary War history.

The RevolutionNJ Race Series draws inspiration from Jonas Cattell’s legendary run to warn American troops of a British attack at Red Bank Battlefield. This race is one of six in the series, with additional events planned at Cedar Bridge Tavern, Red Bank Battlefield, Fort Lee Historic Park, Princeton Battlefield, and Batsto Village.

Whether running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, participants will experience a race that blends fitness, history, and community celebration. The event offers an interactive way to honor the region's past.

Timing and Event Management Provided by TNT Event Management

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

Brielle Day 10K 2026

Early Registration opens March 6th-->$40 through July 10th

Price Increase July 11th-->$50 through August 1st

Late Registration August 2nd-->$55 to race day September 12th @ 8:45

All REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ONLINE!!!!!

Race Shirt guarantee ends on August 15th!!!

Pre-race Shirt and Bib Pick Up and In Person Registration

Thursday 9/10 6-7pm @ Green Acres Park, Brielle

Friday 9/11 4:30-6:30pm @ Green Acres Park, Brielle

45th Annual Brielle Day 10K

RACE START: 9:00 a.m.

Race day: T-shirt and BIB pick up and Late Registration 7:30-8:45 a.m.

BRIELLE DAY is Saturday, September 12, 2026

Bring the whole family to enjoy a full day featuring: The Hill & Dale Race!! Followed directly by Awards, Raffle. Over 100 Quality Crafters and Vendors

Carnival Style Food and Drinks

Brielle Fire Company 99-1 Beer Garden and Music and Fire Truck Rides (12-5PM)

AWARDS

– 10K SweatShirts presented to the first 3 male and 3 female runners, the first male and female Brielle residents, first firefighter, first law enforcement and first EMT, as well as the top three male and female finishers in 10 year age groups. NO DUPLICATE AWARDS All entry fees non-refundable.

THE COURSE: This premier course runs on the beautiful tree lined rolling hill streets of Brielle, making it New Jersey’s Most Challenging 10K Road Race. Course Record (current course): Brock Butler 33:07 (2003). Event Record (original course) Philip Hinck 30:33 (1988).

INFORMATION / DIRECTIONS (732) 528-6600 x100 — email:[email protected]

Race Location: Union Lane, Brielle, New Jersey. Starting Line at the Brielle Elementary School

Directions: GSP Exit 98. Travel south on Rte 34, continue south onto Rte 35. Exit at the Brielle Business District sign.

Proceed to the junction with Rte 71. Take Route 71 (north) to first traffic light. Make left onto Union Lane, Brielle Elementary is on the left. Take note: many streets will be blocked -- runners will need to turn off Rt 71 (Union Ave ) on to Union Ln. going West and park ln Brielle School parking lot on the left side of Union Ln. Or park on any surrounding streets that are not blocked.