Coombs/Douglass Memorial Bay Run (5 Mile & 2 Mile)
Coombs/Douglass Memorial Bay Run (5 Mile & 2 Mile) is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Lower Township, NJ, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Coombs/Douglass Memorial Bay Run (5 Mile & 2 Mile)
In Memory of Robert Coombs & David Douglass
This is the 24th year of the consolidation of the Robert Coombs Memorial Bay Run and the David C. Douglass, Sr. Memorial Race. This year’s edition featured event is a certified 5-mile race as well as a 2-mile health run/walk. Both courses are scenic and are located primarily along the beautiful Delaware Bay.
Proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics of South Jersey
Date: Saturday August 1, 2026
Distance: 5 Mile Run (Certified & MAX 75-minute time limit), 2 Mile Run/Walk
5 Mile Run Course Map: Course # NJ15003LMB
Time: 8:30 AM
Place: Town Bank Fire Hall
Registration Fee: $30 pre-registration online / $35 on race day
Race Day Registration Opens at 7:00 AM
- Free T-shirt to all participants as supplies last.
- 5-year age group medals (1,2,3)
- SPECIAL CATEGORY:
- -1st Firefighter and 1st Law Enforcement in 5-mile run.
- Post Race Breakfast Included
For more information call
Lower Township Recreation Center
(609) 886-7880 ext. 9
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
86°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cape May 2 Nw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lower Township, 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
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- Race
- Coombs/Douglass Memorial Bay Run (5 Mile & 2 Mile)
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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Coombs/Douglass Memorial Bay Run (5 Mile & 2 Mile)
Aug 1, 2026