Always Ready 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Harborview Park, Cape May, NJ
- Distance
- 5K Run · Virtual 5K · 3K Always Ready K9 & more
From the Organizer
Epic Coast Guard views and fun family racing.
Awards to the top 3 M/f Overall and Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 60+. Race Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by September 30 (limited supply after) and all finishers receive a commemorative Always Ready Challenge Coin.
ALWAYS READY K9 RACE
This 3K run/walk option is open to four-legged friends accompanied by 2 legged guides. Dogs must be leashed on no longer than a 6ft lead and able to maintain a calm disposition for the entirety of the event. The K9 race will start 5 minutes after the 5K. This race is brought to you by our partners at Lead the Way Dog Training. Each finisher will receive a Lead the Way K9 Champion Medal and an Always Ready K9 dog pin.
VIRTUAL RACES
Virtual 5K and K9 runners will have the entire month of October to complete their best time and will receive the same swag as the corresponding live event. Virtual packets will not be mailed out until after the in-person race on 10/11.
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
70°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cape May 2 Nw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cape May, NJ
Nearest Airport
DOV
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base · 31 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Always Ready 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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5K
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Always Ready 5K?
- Always Ready 5K is a running race held in Cape May, New Jersey on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Always Ready 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Cape May, New Jersey at Harborview Park, Cape May, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Always Ready 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Always Ready 5K
Oct 10, 2026