
From the Organizer
CHRISTMAS IN JULY . OCEAN GATE 5K & 1MILE RUN
Join us for the Family Fun Ocean Gate 5K run and 1 mile walk/run.
Families that run together win together. Create a family team when you register and have all your family members participating join your team. The family with the most team members will receive a special award and most importantly BRAGGING RIGHTS!
The run is a chip timed race on a flat and fast certified 5K course through beautiful Ocean Gate, NJ. A finish line video will be published online so you can see yourself finish. Race results will be available within seconds of finishing with time and pace for each participant.
Awards for top 5K Overall Female and Male and top two Female and Male in 10 year age groups.
Awards for top 1Mile Female and Male.
Awards for top 1Mile Female and Male Kids Race.
Kids race is back for 2026! Finisher awards will be handed out at the finish of the event!
Register by July 24th, to be guaranteed an event winter beanie
Packet Pick-up on race morning will start at 6:45am and end promptly at 7:45am at Adrian Hall.
Race morning registration will be available online only via your mobile device.
Race day registration for the 5K will be $45 so sign up early!
Events
Weather
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
65°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toms River, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,768
as of 2023
Elevation
6 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 53 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ocean Gate 5K 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Ocean Running Club's Pine Beach 5k & 1 Mile Run AND 5k RUCK
2 miles away
Tribe Fitness Challenge: Stadium
12 miles away
Brielle Day Hill & Dale 10K Challenge
13 miles away
Seaside Semper Five
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Ocean Gate 5K 2026
Jul 25, 2026