Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk
Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Lake Como, NJ, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (17 days to go)
- Location
- Bar Anticipation, Lake Como, NJ
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 12th Annual Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh 5K, starting from Bar Anticipation in Lake Como on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
The course winds through the beautiful Jersey Shore towns of Belmar, Lake Como and Spring Lake. A One-Mile Walk is also available.
Enjoy a post-race party at Bar Anticipation (703 16th Ave, Lake Como, NJ) with barbecue to follow.
Awards will be given across multiple age groups. Official timing provided by Elite Racing Systems.
5K REGISTRATION
$40 Online Pre-Registration (through 9/12/2026)
$45 Registration (9/13 - 10/3/26) - Shirts while supplies last
ONE-MILE WALK - (12 and over)
$40 Online Pre-Registration (through 9/12/2026)
$45 Registration (9/13 - 10/3/26) - Shirts while supplies last
KIDS' ONE-MILE WALK - (11 and under)
$20 Online Registration through 10/2/26
$25 Race Day (10/3/26) In-Person Only
Post Registration / Bib & T-Shirt Pickup - Shillelagh Club (815 16th Ave, Belmar, NJ) Friday, 10/2, 6:00 - 8:00 PM and Race Day 7:30 - 8:45 AM at Bar Anticipation
This year's race will be raising funds for The Foundation of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, which provides college scholarships to local students and assists individuals in need. Please consider making a donation during registration.
Awards
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Shillelagh Members
Top Male and Female (age groups):
19 and Under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, 80 and over
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Events
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
70°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 10 mi from the venue.
About Lake Como, NJ
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- Bar Anticipation, Lake Como, NJ
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Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk
Oct 3, 2026