Sea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2026
Sea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2026 is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Sea Girt, NJ, with entry fees from $15 to $33.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Location
- 810 The Plaza, Sea Girt, NJ
- Price
- $15–$33
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5k RACE HAS SOLD OUT!
A summer tradition at the Jersey Shore! Fun 5k run/walk through beautiful Sea Girt, NJ. Great community event with Kids' Races and Activities, live music on the course, custom t-shirt, chip timing, medals and more!
The 35th Annual Sea Girt 5K will benefit Sea Girt Recreation and The Jersey Shore Dream Center, which provides hunger relief, essential baby supplies and community programs to individuals and families in need. More info at http://www.jerseyshoredreamcenter.org
Please consider donating to the Jersey Shore Dream Center during registration.
Race Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Early Bird Registration - $33 through May 1st, $38 after
Kids' Race and Activities - $12 through May 1st, $15 after
5K Run/Walk/Roll – 8:30 AM Includes custom t-shirt, bib with chip timing, medal, live music on course, after-party
Kids' Races – 10:00 AM
Short sprints from 25 – 400 yards based on age group
Not timed, no prizes awarded. Includes t-shirt, goody bag and Kids' Activities
Kids' Activities – 8:30 – 11:00 AM Inflatables, Pony Rides, Face Painting & More
Race bib will be mailed to you if registered by July 10th - will go to your address listed on registration – first mailout on or about June 15th. Does not include Kids' Races - pick up bib with t-shirt at times below.
T-Shirt and Late Registration Bib Pickup:
Must bring your Race Bib to pick up T-Shirt!
4 - 7 PM – Friday, July 31st
6:30 - 8:30 AM – Saturday, August 1st
Tents by Sea Girt Library – 801 The Plaza, Sea Girt, NJ 08750
Race is rain or shine. Will only be postponed if weather is a danger to participants (lightning, hurricane).
Must be present to collect t-shirt or any giveaway. No refunds, transfers, credits or exchanges.
Kids’ Activities may be cancelled due to rain, but races will happen unless main race is postponed.
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
83°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sea Girt, NJ
Population
1,978
as of 2023
City Elevation
23 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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9
Days to train
- Race
- Sea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2026
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 810 The Plaza, Sea Girt, NJ
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Aug 1, 2026