5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K · 10K & more
From the Organizer
5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and
- Run at sunrise on the Boardwalk and more!
- We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.
- Finisher's medals for all events.
- All first time half marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half finish. The athletes will also receive their finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first half.
- Walkers and families are welcome.
- We'll have the inflatable finish line arch ready and waiting for you.
- There will be food and drink post-race.
- FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR A RACE MAP.
SWAG
Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include :
- T-shirt
- Finisher's medal
- Ankle running socks
- We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available.
- Sometimes items may not be available at your event. Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG!
- We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction.
- Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.
If you have any questions, please email events@elitefeats.com
This race is part of the new Half Marathon race series. Please click the link below for more information:
https://events.elitefeats.com/half
EARLY START INFO
Here is the information going forward for all races regarding early starts:
- No early starts for 5K/10K
- A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time for Half (& Full if applicable)
- No awards for any early starts
Also, anyone doing the early start should be trying to run a 15min mile or slower for the half or full. If they end up doing faster than 2:15 for the half they may not get a time.
2024 Finisher's Medal (artist rendering)
I Run for Fun socks
Thank you for your Service
We love our uniformed service members and their families. All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. CHECK THIS LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Elite Feats is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food. For additional information, email events@elitefeats.com. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day experience. For additional information and race updates please check our website: http://www.elitefeats.com
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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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 5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- 5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is a running event held in Wildwood Crest, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Wildwood Crest, NJ at Sunrise at Rambler Park, Wildwood Crest, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Nov 7, 2026