Sea Girt 5K & Kids' Races - 2026

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.

Kids love the Sea Girt 5K! In addition to the 5K run/walk we’ve got short kids’ races for children that start at 10:00 AM on race day. Distances and age groups as follows:

2-3 years: 25 yards
4-5 years: 50 yards
6-7 years: 100 yards
8-9years: 150 yards
10-12 years: 400 yards
Kids receive a t-shirt and goody bag

Note: There are not individual place awards for the Kids Races

Kids can also participate in our great Kids Activities that go from 8:30 -10:30 including:

Bounce House
Inflatable Slide
Pony Rides
Face-Painting
Note: Kids Activities are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather – no refunds in the event of cancellation

Please join me in raising funds and awareness for The Kindness Cafe!  Raise $200 or more and your entry fee will be refunded to you.

Located in Spring Lake Heights, the Kindness Cafe provides meaningful employment opportunities in a supportive and uplifting environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

​Fostering a sense of belonging, dignity and purpose for employees and the community.

​Together, let's brew a better world, one cup at a time.

More info at www.kindnesscafeonmain.com

Thank you!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/112342/BecomeFundraiser

*Timing/Scoring*

The 2026 SG 5K (for the 13th straight year) will be timed and scored by Lin-Mark Sports. Runners will be able to sign up and receive results via text during the entry process. Results will be posted live as it happens on Runsignup on race day.

*Awards*  - No Duplicates

1,2,3 Overall, Male and Female - based on Gun Time

All awards listed below are based on Chip Time.

1,2,3 Wheelchair/Pushrim/Handcycle

*****

1,2,3 Age Groups, Male and Female

0-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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+

Race Bib will be mailed to you if registered by June 30th

T-Shirt and Race Bib Pick-Up Times

4 – 7 PM, Friday, July 30th
6 – 8 AM, Saturday, August 1st
Located in Tents Across from Fratello’s Restaurant / Start/Finish Area
810 The Plaza, Sea Girt, NJ 08750