Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park)
Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park) is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Ocean, NJ, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- 240 Whalepond Road, Ocean, NJ
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
3rd Annual "Ocean Parks 5k". Run or Walk through the scenic trails of Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township. The money raised will go towards outdoor recreation improvements for the Township of Ocean.
NOTE: There will be a new start/finish line location this year. We request all runners park at the Dow Ave Elementary School - volunteers will be present to guide you to the new check-in location.
(Parking address for GPS location: 555 Dow Ave. Oakhurst, NJ 07755)
Check-in/Registration will begin at approximately 7:30AM.
All participants will receive a runner's medal. (Those registered before Aug. 31st will be guaranteed an event t-shirt/limited quantities available)
Awards to the top finishers in each age group.
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, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ocean, NJ
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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65
Days to train
- Race
- Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park)
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 240 Whalepond Road, Ocean, NJ
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Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park)
Sep 26, 2026