Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K
- Date
- August 9, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K Race · 5k Race & more
From the Organizer
Run a brand new course that is a fast, flat, paved path through the jersey forest just minutes from Sea Isle City, Avalon, and Stone Harbor. In support of the Atlantic Cape Foundation that supports community college students in Cape May you'll run a HALF MARATHON, 10, or 5 Kilometer race on a mostly tree lined and fully supported course in Cape May Court House, NJ. Bring it!
The Half Marathon course consists of four loops. Every loop will be timed in real time! It’s a great way to build on your long run and enjoy a mid-summer race day!
The 10 K and 5 K races are on a 3.1 M loop. The 10 K athletes will have to run it 2 times and 5K will run it 1 time...so you'll have maximum fan support!
RACE DAY
BIB Pick Up is on race day only! 30 min. before your start time
START TIMES (May change due to weather)
HALF MARATHON - 8:00 AM
10K & 5K - 8:15 AM
LOCATION: Atlanti Cape Community College
COURSE SUPPORT
Support stations with plenty of water, electrolyte drinks, and gels will be available on the course. Volunteers will hand out while also maintaining a fully stocked table so that you can grab and go.
AMENITIES
Technical T-Shirt with full color logo
Die-cast finishers medal.
Live chip timing and results
Live digital tracking
Livestream video of finish
Finisher video and pics
SCHEDULING
Every loop is timed in real-time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race. Go to RACEMAP and your fans can watch your progress on a digital map.
AWARDS
Overall Top three awards to male and female winners receive large acrylic awards - commemorative and event specific banner for your pictures!
Age Group medals to top 3 male and female in age groups of 10 years 14-19, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70+.
And delicious baked goods spreads, peanut butter, jelly, and Nutella.
JOIN US TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!
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
87°
Typical Low
64°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Belleplain Stn Forest, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cape May Court House, NJ
Elevation
24 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 56 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 Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K
- Date
- August 9, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K?
- Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K is a running race held in Cape May Court House, New Jersey on August 9, 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 Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K?
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Cape May Court House, New Jersey at Atlantic Cape Community College 341 Court House South Dennis Road Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, Cape May Court House, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Jersey Shore Summer Half, 10K, and 5K
Aug 9, 2026