Kenny Wayland Memorial 5K & 10K Run
- Date
- May 24, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Fun Walk (1 MILE)
From the Organizer
Kenny Wayland Memorial 5K & 10K Run
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Events: 5K Run or 10K Run & Fun Walk (1 mile)
Course: 5k/10k course is a out and back starting at Stratford Place & Atlantic Ave. Finish Line is at New Haven Ave.
(Fun walk start and finish on Boardwalk.)
5k Run course map
10k Run course map
Pre registered: $20.00 up to April 30, 2026, after that price will increase to $25 up to May 22, 2026. (includes T Shirt)
Saturday Night & Race Day Registration: $30.00 (T-SHIRTS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST).
We will provide water, bagels and oranges after the event.
Packet Pickup Location for Saturday Night & Race Day:
Ventnor Community Building
6500 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor, NJ
Saturday Night, May 23, 2026 (6pm - 7:30pm)
Or Sunday Morning (7:30am - 8:30am)
INFO: Phone: (609) 823 7942 or E Mail: ventnorfmba38@gmail.com
Awards: Trophies/Medals for various divisions
Ceremony: Back of the Ventnor Community Building
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Kenny Wayland Memorial 5K & 10K Run?
- Kenny Wayland Memorial 5K & 10K Run is a running event held in Ventnor City, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Kenny Wayland Memorial 5K & 10K Run?
- Sunday, May 24, 2026 in Ventnor City, NJ at VENTNOR COMMUNITY BUILDING, Ventnor City, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kenny Wayland Memorial 5K & 10K Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Kenny Wayland Memorial 5K & 10K Run
May 24, 2026