4 running, fun run, and walking events in Seaside Heights, New Jersey

• Check-in begins at 8:30 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.

• The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.

• This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.

• To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2026; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.

• Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.

• Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.

• Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.

• This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

Please help support Rutgers Wrestling with our 5k fundraiser on Super Bowl Sunday. These funds will go directly back to our club the SKWC to help with supplemental funds for Rutgers Wrestling.

Date: 4/12 Sunday

Location: Beachcomber, 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

Check-In: 8:00am-9:30am inside the Beachcomber

Race Start: 10am (1mile fun run), 10:30 (5k run)

Parking: Free During Winter Months

Cost: $45 Dollars Until (4/1/2026), $50 after 4/1. Every registration comes with a free shirt if registered by 4/1.

Divisions:

1mile Fun Run/Walk, 5k Open Run/Walk (placement based on age & M/F)

Age Divisions

The “Open Run/Walk” is for anyone looking to run the 5k race or walk. Placement in this division will be based on age and (M/F).

Male/Female top 3 in each division get a Ribbon.

• 10 and under

• 11 to 13 years old

• 14 to 16 years old

• 17 to 19 years old

• 20 to 29 years old

• 30 to 39 years old

• 40 to 49 years old

• 50 to 59 years old

• 60 to 69 years old

• 70 and over

The “Fun Run/Walk” is for younger ages or those just looking to for a shorter course. Placement in this division will be based on age.

Male/Female top 3 in each division get a Ribbon.

• 6 & under

• 7-8 years old

• 9-10 years old

• 11-12 years old

Course:

Start: Beachcomber, 100 Ocean Terrace. Contestants will head south to Sawmill, Stockton Ave.

Race Start: 10am (1mile fun run), 10:15am (5k run)

It is a 3 loop course. You will need to go through the finish arch all 3 laps. At the end of the 3rd lap, you are finished

Course map. Please Note: When heading North from first turn at Sawmill, please stay on the east side (towards ocean) and stay on that side of the boardwalk. Do not go anywhere near the start/finish arch except when you are completing each 1.03 laps. Splits will be available live here

Please visit our site for more information skwrestlingclub.com. We will also be offering a social at the conclusion of the race at Beachcomber.