Saturday in the Park Women's 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- Thompson Park, Lincroft, NJ
- Distance
- Women's 5K Run or Walk · Children’s Races for Boys & Girls
From the Organizer
This is Jersey Shore Running Club's 33rd Annual Women's 5K run & walk, to benefit organizations with programs dedicated to providing shelter, counseling, advocacy and education for women and their families in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
The Jersey Shore Running Club is proud to announce that the 2026 Saturday in the Park Women's 5K will be held at Thompson Park, Lincroft, NJ, our 6th year at this location.
Event Details:
- All net proceeds from this race will be donated to women's charities in Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean counties.
- Women's style shirts (limited to first 200 registrants)
- Finishers gift.
- Participation limited to 250.
Registration fees:
- Register by May 10 to receive a Mother's Day discount use code MothersDay26 at checkout
- Early-Bird Registration (through May 31) $27
- Pre-Reg 6/1 - 7/26 - $30
- Pre-Reg 7/27 - 8/28 - $35
- Race Day 8/29 - $40
- JSRC Members 10% discount
- Age-Based Pricing - under 19 fee - $25
Packet pick up race morning only, from 7:30 am until race start.
Race starts 8:30 am. Kids races to follow (approx 9:30)
**Please note** Strollers are not permitted at this race.
Check out animation of the course here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2340784
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
81°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lincroft, NJ
Elevation
65 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Saturday in the Park Women's 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- Thompson Park, Lincroft, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Saturday in the Park Women's 5K?
- Saturday in the Park Women's 5K is a running race held in Lincroft, New Jersey on August 29, 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 Saturday in the Park Women's 5K?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Lincroft, New Jersey at Thompson Park, Lincroft, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Saturday in the Park Women's 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Saturday in the Park Women's 5K
Aug 29, 2026