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22nd Annual Manasquan Beach 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk & Party
Saturday, February 14th, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Blizzard/Snow date - February 21nd at 11:00 AM
Please join us for the 22nd Annual Manasquan Beach 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk along the beautiful Manasquan Beach and local streets while helping to raise money for the Manasquan Cares. One & 3/4 Miles on the local streets of Manasquan and Beach Walk, and 1/4 Mile on he beach (Optional). Registration includes a race bib, a custom hooded sweatshirt designed by Dr. T-Shirt and a free buffet at the post race party at Leggett's Sand Bar. Runners, walkers and friends are all welcome! Over the past 20 years, your generosity has helped us raise over $300,000. Please consider a donation. Many thanks for your support! Gio & Mary
ON-LINE REGISTRATION
$35 through 12/31/25)
$38 1/1/26 through 2/12/26
RACE WEEK (2/13/26 - 2/14/26)
$40 In Person Registration Only
LATE REGISTRATION, SWEATSHIRT AND RACE BIB # PICKUP SCHEDULE:
Leggett's Sand Bar, 217 First Ave., Manasquan, NJ
***Please bring your confirmation email to expedite bib pickup.
***You can pick up for your friends if you have their email confirmation.
FEBRUARY 13, 2026 | Friday| 5-7:30 PM
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 | Saturday| 8:30-10:45 AM
EVENT DAY INFORMATION
8:30 AM - 10:45 AM - Late Registration, Sweatshirt & bib pick up
11:00 AM - 2 Mile Run
12:00 Noon - Awards
AWARDS
Overall – Top 10 Male/Female
POST RACE PARTY
After the race, we invite everyone to join the post-race celebration at Leggett's for a free buffet and awards presentation.
The Highlands Business Partnership’s Annual Guinness Run will be held on Saturday, March14, 2026, at 1 pm. Registration is $50.00 and includes a commemorative t-shirt and a Guinness Pint glass to the first 100 registered runners. All runners have access to the Post-Race Party, with complimentary appetizers and Guinness Beer.
The fun race will begin at 2 pm at Off the Hook, 1 Navesink Avenue, where contestants will fill their cup and race to Grand Tour and back to the finish line at Off the Hook. The contestant with the most liquid in their cup at the finish line wins the 1st Place trophy and $100, 2nd Place winner will receive $50. Fun runners are encouraged to wear their best Irish green!
Guinness Run Rules:
ALL runners must be 21 years of age; proof of age is required on the day of the race. All registered runners will be issued a number to wear during the race. This number must be worn during the whole race to qualify to win.
To enter, please complete the registration and payment below. Registration is also available on the day of the event, starting at 12:30 PM, no later than 1:15, at Off the Hook. Tickets are non-refundable.
For additional information, please call 732-291-4713.
To register for this race, visit https://www.highlandsnj.com/Special_Events/Guinness_Run/GuinnessRun-page.shtml
Supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the new Vogel Medical Campus.
Honoring the Piazza Family and all of our NICU Super Heroes.
Registration includes access to the race village, fun zone, program, post-race food truck and bib ticket redeemable at Birdsmouth Beer.
Register by May 8th to receive a finisher medal and t-shirt.
Food Trucks will include a Kosher option.
DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE at Fort Athletic Club: Sunday, June 7th
8:00 AM Packet Pick Up and Day of Registration
9:30 AM 5K Timed Race
9:45 AM 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
10:15 AM Program, Food Trucks Open
12:30 PM Event Concludes
Event is rain or shine.
Sponsorship Information below or visit our website www.rwjbh.org/bigsteps
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 1, 2026.
23rd Annual JSRC New Years Eve Twilight 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk & Party
Date: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 | 4:00 p.m.
Location: Leggett’s Sand Bar, 217 First Ave., Manasquan, NJ
Running In The New Year - A JSRC festive tradition to spread cheer and support local organizations that help others in need.
Out with 2026, In with 2027! Soon it will be time to start making those New Year’s resolutions. One great healthy way to start the new year off on the right foot is to bring your family and friends out to the 2026 New Year's Eve Twilight Run!
Join us for the 23rd Annual New Years Eve Twilight 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk & Party hosted by the Jersey Shore Running Club on the beautiful Manasquan beachfront and local streets. A 4:00 pm start time allows for a little “recovery time” before your late night partying. Perfect for runners, walkers, families and friends looking to celebrate the New Year in style. Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting out, this is a perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, meet new people and have fun! You don't have to be a JSRC member to participate. There will be a free buffet for all participants at Leggett's Sand Bar following the run/walk.
This is a SAFE and happy celebratory FUN RUN with course marshals at selected locations. Due to safety & insurance concerns we must prohibit Strollers,Baby Joggers & Pets. Thank you for your cooperation.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
Early-Bird (10/1 through 10/31/2026) - $30.00 (JSRC members - $5 discount through 10/31)
Pre-Registration (11/1 through 12/30/2026) - $35.00
Race Day Registration (12/31/2026) - $40.00
Party Only (Includes Tee Shirt & buffet) - $20.00
RACE DAY SCHEDULE - 12/31
Bib & T-Shirt Pick Up and Late Registration at Leggett's Sand Bar - 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Tee Shirts for the first 500 registered participants. Late registrants while supplies last.
2 mile run/walk will start at 4:00 pm
Post Run/Walk Party at Leggett's Sand Bar - Free Buffet
JSRC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the event will be donated to TBD. Please consider a donation to these organizations that help others in need.
DIRECTIONS TO LEGGETT'S SAND BAR
Highway 71 to Main St, Manasquan
From North - turn left on Main St
From South - turn right onto Main St
Continue East on Main St to First Ave
Leggett's is on right Street
Parking on street and Leggett's rear parking lot