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When
Sunday, November 22nd, 2026
Where
River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar, Brick NJ
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
38–52°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
42–52°F
rain
2024
37–43°F
rain
2023
49–61°F
rain
2022
35–51°F
dry
2021
38–55°F
dry
2020
45–57°F
dry
2019
40–56°F
rain
2018
21–32°F
dry
2017
38–55°F
rain
2016
36–43°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Start Time: The race will begin at 9am! (This includes runners, walkers, and relay)
- Bib Pickup: Bib pickup will begin at 8am inside the River Rock.
- Location: River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar, Brick, NJ.
- Website: More information can be found at River Rock 'N Run 5K.
Event Details
- Race Type: A scenic, riverfront 5K. Run the 5K solo, or team up with a partner for the relay.
- Proceeds: 100% of all proceeds go to Fulfill (Monmouth / Ocean County Foodbank) in time for the Thanksgiving holiday season.
- Annual Event: Join us for the 5th Annual River Rock 'N Run 5K.
- Post-Race: Race registration includes the BEST POST-RACE FOOD EVER!
Registration Information
- Shirts: T-shirts are only guaranteed for the first 200 runners registered.
- Date Change: NEW THIS YEAR: The race will be held on SUNDAY, November 22nd.
- Participant Limit: The race will be capped at 250 people, so spread the word and register today!
Race Formats
- 5K: Run the 2-loop course for a full 5K. Runners will receive a halfway split, as well as final 5K finish time.
- Relay 5K: Runners can partner up and run the 5K as a relay with each runner doing a 1.5 mile loop.
- Team Structure: Leadoff leg runs the 1.5 mile loop with the baton, and then hands off to the anchor leg.
- Results: Each runner will receive their split times in the results, as well as the team 5K relay time!
Awards and Community
- Age Group Awards: Will be given out while you enjoy the amazing food courtesy of The River Rock Restaurant.
- Fundraising: Over $26,000 has been raised so far in our first four years.
- Community Impact: A great race for a great cause.
- Join Us: All participants then join together inside the River Rock Restaurant for the BEST POST-RACE FOOD EVER!
Course map
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