5 running, swimming, cycling, and other events in Wildwood, New Jersey

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 25, 2026!

Join Us for the MudHen IPA 5K!

Get ready to run, sip, and celebrate at the most exciting race of the year! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just in it for the fun, this unique event combines fitness and flavor at the shore!

Run the Race

Enjoy a scenic 5K course through Wildwood and enjoy a MudHen Beer (21+) to fuel your race to the finish line.

Celebrate with Us

After crossing the finish line, join us at MudHen Brewing Co. to toast your victory! Enjoy a cold beer, music, runner's breakfast of lite fare, and plenty of post-race fun. Included in registration, every runner gets a complimentary beer (21+) and a t-shirt for all their hard work! The perfect way to shake off the stress, earn your drink, and make memories that’ll last longer than your post-race hangover.

Prizes & Merchandise

As stated, all participants ages 21+ receive a MudHen beer token to be redeemed inside the restaurant or at our beer trailer (only valid April 24-26). Compete for great prizes including IPA 5k medals and more. MudHen IPA 5K and MudHen Brewing Co. Merchandise will be available onsite for purchase to complete your 'fit!

Little Hen Mile

Register the whole family! Bring your Kiddos for our first ever kid's mile (Ages 12 and under). Race will begin at 10:00 AM after IPA 5K awards ceremony.

Grab Some Grub

Head inside the Station House for Brunch from 8AM to 1PM or into the Brewpub for Lunch to fuel up after the race. All IPA 5K & Little Hen Mile runners will receive 10% off their dine-in meal.

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait — sign up today and join us for the MudHen IPA 5K. Let’s run, drink, and repeat!

Register for New Jersey's Premier Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is at MUDHEN BREWING for the business's Best Bike Ride & Beer Event! Ride a 15, 30, or 45-mile route through the beautiful coastal shore towns around Wildwood, NJ followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers WILDWOOD is the area's premier cycling event departing from MUDHEN BREWING and traveling the beautiful area of Jersey Shore, NJ. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instruction, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at MUDHEN BREWING for a beer festival atmosphere of rewarding craft beers, live music, a charity raffle & much more!

This is a ride for everyone - All riding levels are welcome!

WHAT IS BIKES & BEERS:

• Pick your ride distance and create a team of friends & family (optional)

• Mark your calendar for a fun day of cycling and craft beer!

• Pre-Ride:

• Check-in a half hour before your start time

• We'll provide parking & further ride info in email instructions

• Enjoy free coffee & fresh pastries

• Local bike shops offering last-minute tune-ups

• The Ride:

• Ride your distance with ride leaders

• Fully marked routes & GPS turn-by-turn instructions

• Mechanical support vehicle

• Rest stops with snacks & refreshments

• Post Ride:

• It's time to enjoy (2) complimentary beers on us!

• Official co-branded Bikes & Beers Pint Glass for every rider

• Bikes & Beers high-quality neoprene koozies

• Enjoy the food trucks, live music, games

• Check out our Bikes & Beers merch tent & snack stand

• Live raffle with $3,000+ in prizes!

• Join & Post your photos on our Facebook Page

• Keep in touch with your newly made cycling friends!

*Further event information will be communicated in emails after registration and in the days and weeks leading up to event day!

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• Official Bikes & Beers X MUDHEN BREWING 2026 Pint Glass

• (2) MUDHEN BREWING Craft Beers are ON US!

• High-Quality Neoprene Beer Koozies

• Raffle Ticket with a Chance to WIN PRIZES!

• Collectible Bike Plate - Event Photos!

• Unique Pretzels & Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beer

• Entry into the Post-Ride Party with LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE, GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS & MORE!

FEATURES OF OUR 2026 EVENTS:

• PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS - At least (3) photographers will be snapping pics of your Bikes & Beers experience during pre-ride, during the ride, and post-ride! We have amazing photo ops!

• NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER OPTIONS - Still want to ride with us but don't want the alcohol? We now have Athletic Brewing sponsoring all our events! Looks for the blue tent and cooler full of flavorful non-alcoholic brews!

• COLLECTABLE BIKE PLATES - At check-in, you'll receive a collectible event wristband and bike plate designed just for this event! They look awesome!

• SPONSOR SNACKS & GIVEAWAYS - Morning coffee, fresh pastries, post-ride pretzel necklaces, recovery protein & much more!

IT'S A CELEBRATION OF CYCLING AND CRAFT BEER!

Riders will also receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a brand-new bike and a ton of other prizes including a private brewery tour and cycling gear!

Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Have fun, and give back!

This 5k run and 1 mile fun walk is to help support our veterans of war. All proceeds from this event will be donated to our veterans.

Pre registation fees will be $30, day of race $35.

This is a chip timed event with the following award categories: 1st overall male and female and top male and female in the following age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Race Start/Finish and registration to be determined.