
Simon's Surf City 5K Run/Walk is a running race on April 24, 2027 in Surf City, NJ, with an entry fee of $45.
From the Organizer
The 2nd Annual Simon’s Surf City 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2027 at 9AM; rain or shine. All net proceeds from the event equally benefit the Simon J. Mariani Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) and the Surf City Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Co #1 (Fire Department), both IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) not for-profit charitable tax-exempt organizations.
The Foundation (1) awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors, both men and women, who possess and demonstrate Simon’s Heart of a Champion; who are attending a college or university; the military or a vocational trade school; (2) recognizes graduating middle school students; (3) makes grants to individuals and/or families who have suffered an unforeseen hardship and (4) provides grants and assistance to other charitable IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and local municipality programs and activities. Simon J. Mariani Foundation, Inc
The Fire Department provides fire, water rescue, and EMS services year-round to residents of Surf City and the surrounding communities. They respond to approximately 1,000 total fire, water rescue and EMS occurrences annually. Surf City Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Co #1
A great flat course through the shore town streets of Surf City, NJ; a certified distance of 5K and a route that starts and ends at the Surf City Fire House, 713 Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, NJ. All runners and walkers are welcome!
Race shirts will be provided to all participants that register by 4/1/2027. All participants will also receive a finisher medal!
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall Male and Female finishers as well as the top 1 Male and Female finishers in 10 year age groups.
Packet Pick-Up available at the Surf City Fire House, 713 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, NJ
A virtual anytime anywhere race option is also available.
Various sponsorships are available please email info@simonjmarianifoundation.org
Weather
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
60°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Brant Beach-Beach Haven, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 58 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Simon's Surf City 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
239
Days to train
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Stop Drop and Run 5k 10k
8 miles away
First Responders Unity 5K
11 miles away
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Manahawkin, NJ
6 miles away
Black & Yellow 5K-Southern Regional Class of 2030 Fundraiser
6 miles away
Simon's Surf City 5K Run/Walk
Apr 24, 2027