Run The Hook 5K/10K

Race Overview

The 11th Annual Run The Hook 5K/10K returns to Sandy Hook National Park, NJ on May 10th, 2026 in support of local non-profit Clean Ocean Action.

Participant Benefits

• Commemorative Item: All runners receive a commemorative pint glass as they cross the finish line.
• Event Apparel: Participants will also receive a t-shirt.
• Course Details: The course is closed on Sandy Hook National Park.
• Timing: Results will be chip timed.

Registration Information

• Attendance Cap: National Parks Service has imposed a cap on attendance with registration open to 600 runners only.
• Early Registration: Please register early if you'd like to participate and support Clean Ocean Action.
• Priority Registration: Opens Tuesday, February 17th at 10:00 AM until Thursday, February 19th at 9:59 AM.
• Exclusive Offer: This period is for all 2024 and 2025 participants to sign up at a discount for themselves and up to three friends.

Accessing Registration

• Login Requirement: Login to Runsignup using the name and email used to register previously.
• Additional Registrations: Only the main ticket buyer needs to have registered previously.
• Group Signing: Additional friends need to be registered at the same time.
• General Sale: Opens Thursday, February 19th at 10:00 AM for all other participants.

Race Impact

A portion of proceeds from the race go directly to Clean Ocean Action so they can continue to work to improve the quality of our local bodies of water and protect them from pollution and industrialization. The race is fittingly situated on a less than 1 mile wide peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Sandy Hook Bay, giving runners an opportunity to run in a truly unique and natural setting.

Environmental Commitment

Run The Hook is proud to be a single-use plastic free event as part of our mission to rid the beaches and oceans of plastic litter and pollution.

Packet Pickup

• Advance Pickup: Scheduled at Road Runner Sports on Saturday, May 9th from 11 AM - 2 PM.
• Same Day Pickup: Available starting at 7:00 AM in the start/finish area.
• Multiple Pickups: You are able to pick up for multiple runners if you have their bib numbers.
• Check-in Process: Bibs will be assigned at check-in.

Kids Run

Kids Run distances: TBA

Event URL

For more information, please visit the Run The Hook event page.