Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k
- Date
- November 29, 2026
- Location
- Bodman Park, Middletown, NJ
- Distance
- 12K Race · 5K Race
From the Organizer
Presented by...
The
JERSEY SHORE RUNNING CLUB
A Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition!!
November 29, 2026
10am - 12k
10:10am - 5k
Bib/shirt pickup
Friday, November 27 - Birdsmouth Brewing - 4:30pm thru 7:30pm
Saturday, November 28 - 1pm thru 4pm - M.Y.A.A. Little League Field clubhouse
Sunday, November 29th - 8am thru 9:50am - M.Y.A.A. Little League Field clubhouse
M.Y.A.A. Clubhouse is located @ Bodman Park, Market Street, Red Bank - right next to the Little League Field.
ALL AWARDS AND/OR SHIRTS NOT CLAIMED DAY OF RACE ARE GIVEN TO LOCAL CHARITIES.
THERE ARE NO MAILINGS OF ANY KIND.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS / DEFERRALS / CREDITS GIVEN.
Afterparty @ Birdsmouth Brewing
1 complimentary beer to runners/volunteers only
food / raffle prizes
Team award recognition
675 Oceanport Way
Oceanport
12:30 - 3:30pm
JOIN US!
THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETOWN PROHIBITS DRONES, STROLLERS, BIKES, AND DOGS.
Service animal? Please contact us so we know you're coming!
Hey, we don't make the rules, we just follow them...
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
51°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Middletown, NJ
Elevation
110 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k
- Date
- November 29, 2026
- Location
- Bodman Park, Middletown, NJ
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k?
- Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k is a running race held in Middletown, New Jersey on November 29, 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 Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k?
- Sunday, November 29, 2026 in Middletown, New Jersey at Bodman Park, Middletown, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k
Nov 29, 2026