35TH Annual
35th Annual River to Bay 5K
35th Annual River to Bay 5K is a running race on May 1, 2027 in Island Heights, NJ, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- May 1, 2027 (282 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 2027 River to Bay 5K is scheduled as an In-Person Race on May 1, 2026, rain or shine.
Please join us on Saturday May 1st, 2026 for the 35th Annual River to Bay 5K Classic, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Toms River on its beautiful Island Heights course. This race is a USATF certified course. All participants must agree to the terms of the USATF Waiver as a condition of registration.
All proceeds benefit local youth and charitable organizations. Visit our website at http://tomsriverkiwanis.org/ and click the History tab to see some of the organizations we support.
Limited to the first 750 participants, please sign up early before the race fills up! Any "early bird" registrants by end of day April 6, 2027 save $10 on registration. Early bird registrants are guaranteed a race shirt of the correct size, we cannot guarantee availability for those registering after early bird.
Race registrations are non-refundable.
Persons, companies, or groups interested in sponsoring the 2026 race may contact river2bay5k@gmail.com. Sponsorships range from $75 to $2,500
Special thanks to our platinum sponsor for 2026, Vision Financial Services, and our major sponsor for the 2026 race, Gateway Toyota
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
68°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toms River, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Island Heights, NJ
Population
1,691
as of 2023
City Elevation
37 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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282
Days to train
- Race
- 35th Annual River to Bay 5K
- Date
- May 1, 2027
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35th Annual River to Bay 5K
May 1, 2027