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The 11th Annual Run The Hook 5K/10K returns to Sandy Hook National Park, NJ on May 10th, 2026 in support of local non-profit Clean Ocean Action.
All runners receive a commemorative pint glass as they cross the finish line in addition to a t-shirt, closed course on Sandy Hook National Park, and chip timed results.
National Parks Service has imposed a cap on attendance again this year. Registration will be open to 600 runners only. Please register early if you'd like to participate and support Clean Ocean Action.
Priority Registration will open Tuesday, February 17th at 10:00 AM until Thursday, February 19th at 9:59 AM. This is an exclusive registration period for all 2024 and 2025 participants to sign up at a discount for themselves and up to three friends.
Login to Runsignup using the name and email used to register previously to access the tickets. Only the main ticket buyer needs to have registered previously, however the additional friends need to be registered at the same time.
General On Sale for all other participants will open Thursday, February 19th at 10:00 AM.
A portion of proceeds from the race go directly to Clean Ocean Action so they can continue to work to improve the quality of our local bodies of water and protect them from pollution and industrialization. The race is fittingly situated on a less than 1 mile wide peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Sandy Hook Bay giving runners an opportunity to run in a truly unique and natural setting.
Run The Hook is proud to be a single-use plastic free event as part of our mission to rid the beaches and oceans of plastic litter and pollution.
Advanced bib and shirt pick up will be at Road Runner Sports on Saturday, May 9th from 11 AM - 2 PM. Same day pick up will be available starting at 7:00 AM in the start/finish area. You are able to pick up for multiple runners if you have their bib numbers. Bibs will be assigned at check-in.
Kids Run distances: TBA
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.