Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 302 S Concourse, Neptune, NJ
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
Neptune Township
and the
Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners
presents
13th Annual Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K Run/Walk and 2 Mile Walk
September 19, 2026
5K Run Start Time: 10:00AM
Walk Start Time: 10:15AM
Registration
Pre-registration until September 16th
*Online registration ends September 15th
On-site Registration and Packet Pickup will be on Wednesday, 9/16 between 5pm-7pm
at SUNSETS RIVERFRONT RESTAURANT & BAR, 302 S CONCOURSE, NEPTUNE, NJ
Entry Fees
Pre-Registration (through 9/25) $30
Post-Registration and Race Day $40
Raceday registration opens at 8:30am at The Headliner
5K Awards
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 3 Male and Female in each age group
18 + under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90 and over
Top 3 Fundraisers
No duplicate awards
The 2 Mile Family Walk is not a timed event
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
75°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Neptune, NJ
City Elevation
33 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 302 S Concourse, Neptune, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk?
- Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk is a running race held in Neptune, New Jersey on September 19, 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 Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Neptune, New Jersey at 302 S Concourse. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk
Sep 19, 2026