3 running events in Seaside Heights, New Jersey
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Seaside Heights
3 events in Seaside Heights-
Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
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Check-in begins at 8:30 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.
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The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.
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This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.
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To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2026; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
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Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.
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Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.
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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.
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This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.
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Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
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.
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10 and under
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11 to 13 years old
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14 to 16 years old
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17 to 19 years old
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20 to 29 years old
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30 to 39 years old
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40 to 49 years old
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50 to 59 years old
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60 to 69 years old
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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.
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6 & under
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7-8 years old
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9-10 years old
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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.
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Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:45 AMSee full details
Join us September 19th in Seaside Heights, NJ for the 12th Anniversary of the Marine Raider Foundation’s Semper Five 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk as runners take to the boards on the scenic, certified course along the ocean. This year we honor the Gold Star Families and those who have lost their lives in
service to our country.
The Semper Five benefits Marines and Sailors who have lost their lives, or been seriously injured, in service to our country, and their families. The Semper Five will be both live and virtual. In Person registrants will receive one of the classic Semper Five, long sleeve tech shirts.
Race Day Price is $60...Save $ by signing up early before the prices increase!!
After party at the Beachcomber featuring THE EDDIE TESTA BAND starting at 11AM!!!!
All Semper Five photos (for all years) can be found at: franksfotos.net
Thank you for your support.
God Bless and Semper Fidelis,
Semper Five Committee