Lake Como Day 5k
Lake Como Day 5k is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Lake Como, NJ, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- 415 18th Ave, Lake Como, NJ
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lake Como Day 5k
Presented by the Borough of Lake Como & the Jersey Shore Running Club
Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 9:00 AM
Hosted by Joe's Surf Shack, 415 18th Ave., Lake Como, NJ
Please join us for the Lake Como Day 5k along the local streets and around the beautiful Lake Como while helping to celebrate the charming community renowned for its scenic beauty and rich history. Lake Como is celebrating its 102nd anniversary as its own municipality to honor its past and to look forward to its future. Lake Como, known as South Belmar for the majority of its history, officially changed its name in January of 2005 that marked a new chapter in the area's rich history. Proceeds to benefit Lake Como Youth Recreation Programs & Youth Facilities.
REGISTRATION
$30 Online Early Bird Registration through 7/31 (JSRC Members 10% discount through July 31)
$35 Online Pre-Registration (8/1 through 9/19)
$40 Race Week (9/20 through 9/26)
EVENT DAY INFORMATION
Joe's Surf Shack, 415 18th Ave., Lake Como, NJ
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Late Registration, T-shirt & Bib pick up
9:00 AM - 5k Run
10:00 AM - Award Ceremony
AWARDS
Joe's Surf Shack at approx. 10:00 AM on race day – No mailings
No duplicate awards
Overall – Top 3 Male/Female
Lake Como Full Time Resident – Top Male/Female
Age Group Awards - Top 3 Male/Female
19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
DONATIONS
Please consider making a donation during registration to support the Lake Como Youth Recreation Programs & Youth Facilities.
The Lake Como Youth Recreation Program provides youngsters with the opportunity to spend time with their friends while participating in free play and organized games in a structured, safe, and chaperoned environment.
POST RACE PARTY
After the race, we invite everyone to join the post-race celebration at Joe's Surf Shack.
INFORMATION
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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
73°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lake Como, NJ
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Lake Como Day 5k
Sep 26, 2026