
From the Organizer
The Atlantic City Fire Fighters Local 198 will host this years 20th Annual Memorial 5k Run in memory of Fire Fighters John Seedorf and Police Officer Thomas McMeekin.
WHEN: August 29, 2026 at 9:30am
WHERE: Race will begin at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on the Atlantic City boardwalk.
Registration Pricing Fee - $40.00
Race Day Price Fee - $50.00
Race day registration will be under a tent on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Saturday, August 29, 2026 -- 8:30 am - 9:15 am
Event t-shirts to the first 100 pre-registered entrants
Please indicate S, M, L, XL, XXL
Exciting news! Spine One Chiropractic is thrilled to participate in the Seedorf / McMeekin 5k Memorial Run this year. They provide athlete stretching and fantastic giveaways.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is offering $5.00 self-parking at the self-park garage. Upon arrival, present this coupon to the cashier. Valid only on 8/29/2026. The parking coupon will be available two weeks before the event. Click here to get a $5.00 parking coupon.
Awards ceremony will be held at The Terrace at Hard Rock following the race. Top 3 overall males and females will get awards. After that there will be age group medals for 1st place winner male and female in the following age groups: 14 & Under | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atlantic City, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
38,486
as of 2023
Elevation
5 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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20th Annual Seedorf / McMeekin 5k Run
Aug 29, 2026