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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
205 Beach Ave, Cape May NJ
Half · 5K
57–64°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
52–59°F
dry
2024
60–66°F
dry
2023
57–61°F
dry
2022
61–63°F
dry
2021
57–67°F
dry
2020
61–68°F
dry
2019
58–63°F
dry
2018
52–60°F
dry
2017
67–71°F
rain
2016
57–64°F
dry
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About this race
5K - October 24 2026 race starts at 7:30am.
13.1 & Relay - October 24 2026 race starts at 7:30 AM.
Course Cut-Off Times
Runners will need to pass the halfway point by 1:45:00 and finish by 3:30:00 (16:01/mile). This is a hard cut off time - runners who do not make it will be picked up by an official race vehicle.
Award categories
Top 3 Male/Female, Top 3 Master’s Male/Female, Top 3 Age Group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above). Top 3 relay teams
Post race refreshments
Post race Halloween Awards Party
Athlete Check In
Will be located at the Beach Shack, 205 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ
Race Swag
All runners receive a long sleeve race shirt. All finishers receive a race medal.
Contact: Harry J Back - [email protected]
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