Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k
Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k is a running race on November 1, 2026 in Seaside Heights, NJ, with an entry fee of $55.
- Date
- November 1, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Location
- Hiring ave, Seaside Heights, NJ
- Price
- $55
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the Next Play Athletic Foundation 5K on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk and help create opportunities for young athletes. Every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps remove financial barriers by providing equipment, tournament entry fees, travel assistance, uniforms, and scholarships to youth who might not otherwise have the chance to compete. Together, we're building confidence, leadership, and brighter futures through sports. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, you're helping ensure that every child has the opportunity to play, grow, and succeed.
No Child. No Sidelines. Building Futures Through Sports.
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
61°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toms River, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Seaside Heights, NJ
Population
1,992
as of 2023
City Elevation
3 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 43 mi
Major Hub
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- Hiring ave, Seaside Heights, NJ
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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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k
Nov 1, 2026