
5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Ocean Grove, NJ, with entry fees from $10 to $100.
Join us for the annual Market Street Mission 5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk (formerly known as the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission 5K Race & Family Walk)! We are excited to see you on the Boardwalk in Ocean Grove, NJ on Saturday October 24, 2026! Proceeds from the event will support the programs of the Market Street Mission, a non-profit organization providing hope and healing to those struggling with hunger, homelessness, and addiction throughout New Jersey. We encourage you to show your support for those who are striving for recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and help provide the necessary programs and resources - like free meals, overnight shelter, and a long-term residential recovery program - for those in need in the community.
Market Street Mission is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides all our services free of charge to those in need. We are not subsidized by government funding. To learn more about Market Street Mission, visit www.marketstreet.org. EIN #22-6047486
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/24
High
56°
Low
48°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
5 mph
City Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk
Oct 24, 2026