5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk
5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Ocean Grove, NJ, with entry fees from $8 to $100.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Price
- $8–$100
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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
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
63°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ocean Grove, NJ
City Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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93
Days to train
- Race
- 5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk
Oct 24, 2026