Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

A totally fun run along the Asbury Park and Ocean Grove boardwalks to have a great time not dependent on clock time as there will be no clock. We will have several fun stops along the course and will have awards in several fun categories like best dressed. best dancer. etc. All will get a vintage long sleeve shirt and vintage medals. Check in at The Iron Whale on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. All get coupon for a free beer or soda at the Iron Whale. Come out to have some fun and help support the Jersey Shore Dream Center.

Ho Ho Ho! The Asbury Park Santa Run returns for its 11th year to lead thousands of Santa's through the streets of Asbury Park on December 6th. Run (or walk) a 5K course in support of local non-profit Lunch Break and cross the finish line into your choice of 4 after parties at Asbury Park's most legendary music venues. The event is expected to sell out in advance so sign up today! Registration includes a donation to Lunch Break, Santa suit, race entry, closed course in Asbury Park, access to after parties (21+), and chip timed results. After Party lineup TBA! Suit & bib pick up will be on Friday, December 4th at Road Runner Sports in Shrewsbury, NJ from 2-6 PM.  This event is not affiliated in any way with SantaCon.

Johnny Mac House of Spirits Train Run Holiday Special Sunday, December 13, 2026 Train Leaves The Station at 10:48 AM All get Santa's hat to ride the train, run and party at Johnny Macs. Check in Starts at 9:15 AM at Johnny Mac’s until 10:15 am when we all walk over to the train platform. Johnny Macs is located at 208 Main Street in Asbury Park – Across from Train Station. Must register by November 26, 2026 to assure you get a shirt and train ticket. May close all registration after that. Take the Train from Asbury Park then run back along the Boardwalks to Johnny Mac House of Spirits – 1 to 6 + Miles. Post Run Party includes Pizza or Omlette and Beer/Soda, Lots of Random Prizes. Benefits: Asbury Park Mount Carmel School Includes Run, Party, A Beer, Pizza or Omlette, Train Ticket if registered by December 1, 2026, Raffles. Seats are Limited – Get On Board. Here are the 4 Route Options Spring Lake Train Station to Johnny Mac’s 6.5 Miles http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6126988 Belmar Train Station to Johnny Mac’s 4.35 Miles http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6127010 Bradley Beach Train Station to Johnny Mac’s via Boardwalk – 2.6 Miles http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6127021 Bradley Beach Train Station to Johnny Mac’s via Main Street – 1 Mile http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6127024

* 63rd Annual * Asbury Park Polar Bear Races Sunday, December 27, 2026   REGISTRATION - now open $35 Early Registration (5K) & $15 (1 Mile) until May 23 $40 Regular Registration (5K) & $20 (1 Mile) until December 26$45 Race Day Registration (5K) & $25 (1 Mile)   SATURDAY BIB PICK UP - 11 AM to 2 PM THE OUTPOST RUNNING & WALKING CO.32 CHURCH ST. LITTLE SILVER, NJ 07739Free raffle of fun items for all those who pick up bibs and shirts on Saturday. ** - For those who still need to pick up bibs and shirts, you can do so at Convention Hall in Asbury Park on Saturday morning, starting at 7:45 AM.   EVENT DAY INFORMATION 7:45 AM to 9:25 AM - T-shirt + Bib pick up 9:30 AM - 1 Mile Run 10:00 AM - 5K Run & 5K Walk RACE COURSE The 5K course will now go out once 1.55 miles and turn around in Bradley Beach to then head back to Convention Hall to finish in Asbury Park. We will use the same course as was used in 2024. The course is narrow as you leave Asbury Park and for a s

RUNAPALOOZA HALF MARATHON, 5K and RELAY ARE OFFICALLY CLOSED!  You can only add to members to your existing relay teams.    The Jersey Shore Running Club and RunAPalooza race committee are pleased to announce that registration for ALL of our 2026 races will open on Wednesday, October 1 at 6am! Whether you like the camaraderie of a team (Jersey Shore Relay Marathon), testing your endurance (Asbury Park Half Marathon), or a brisk 5K (Jersey Shore 5K), there's something for everyone at RunAPalooza!   Jersey Shore Running Club members whose memberships are active in RunSignup will automatically receive the 10% discount at checkout.   If you deferred your race from 2025 to 2026 you already received a separate email to help you register for your race.     Before registering for the event please make sure the date works for you as well as make sure you ALL of your information in RunSignUp is correct and up to date, especially email address and mailing address. Please include your apa