The Spring Lake 5 Mile Run

🏃‍♂️ The Spring Lake 5 Mile Run

Date: 2026-05-22

Location: Ocean Ave & Sussex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ

Race Details

🚫 Registration Status

• Registration Limit: SORRY the 2026 FIVE MILE RUN registration has reached its limit in record time and is now CLOSED.
• Waiting List: We do NOT keep a waiting list.

👶 Kids Registration

• Online Registration: Kids registration is available online registration until May 13th.
• Onsite Registration: Available during race week - see website for dates/times: Kids Races

🎉 Event History

Welcome to the 48th Running of the Spring Lake Five Mile Run, Inc. In 1977, five hundred runners lined up for the first Spring Lake Five. Thanks to your help, the race has grown into one of the country's biggest and best running events.

🤝 Race Organization

• Organizers: The Spring Lake Five Mile Run is organized by the Spring Lake Five Race Committee and Race Director Ed Hale.
• Guidance: Under the guidance of the Friends of the Spring Lake Five Inc., a not-for-profit organization.
• Charitable Donations: After payment of Race expenses, all proceeds from the Race are donated to charitable organizations or allocated for town projects.
• Total Donations: Since 2002, the race has donated over $4,140,302 to local charities, volunteer organizations, town initiatives, and Spring Lake Recreation.