
Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run and TK5K Run/Walk is a running race on September 6, 2026 in Avalon, NJ, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
From the Organizer
Celebrating 37 years of running and making a difference in our community. We are looking forward to welcoming all of you to the end of summer must do event, the 37th Annual Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run and TK5K Run/Walk.
All shirts have been ordered and are in stock now. We highly encourage you to sign up online to guarantee you get the shirt size and style that you would like to have from the race. We do run out of some shirt sizes on race weekend.
WE HAVE EARLY PICK UP AND LATE REGISTRATION in person Saturday, September 5th inside Community Hall from 4-6pm WE HAVE RACE DAY PICK UP AND LATE REGISTRATION on September 6th 7-8:15AM in Community Hall IN PERSON PAPER SIGN UPS ONLY RACE DAY. ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTMEBER 5TH at 11:59PM.
GRAB AND GO AWARDS! 9:45AM Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island: Top 3 male and female overall, masters, grand masters and age groups in 5 year increments. 9:30 am TK5K Run: Top 3 male and female overall, masters, grand masters, and age group awards in 5 year increments.
We are stroller friendly! Happy running everyone !!
Events
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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Belleplain Stn Forest, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,478
as of 2023
City Elevation
5 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run and TK5K Run/Walk
Sep 6, 2026