Ocean Ave & Sussex Ave, Spring Lake NJ
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
🏃♂️ The Spring Lake 5 Mile Run
Date: 2026-05-22
Location: Ocean Ave & Sussex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ
URL: Race Information
🚫 Registration Information
- Status: 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: Kids registration is available onsite race week - see website for dates/times
- Link: Kids Races Information
🏅 Race Overview
- Inception: Welcome to the 48th Running of the Spring Lake Five Mile Run, Inc.
- History: In 1977, five hundred runners lined up for the first Spring Lake Five.
- Growth: Thanks to your help, the race has grown into one of the country's biggest and best running events.
- Organizer: The Spring Lake Five Mile Run is organized by the Spring Lake Five Race Committee and Race Director Ed Hale.
💖 Charitable Contributions
- Background: The race is guided by the Friends of the Spring Lake Five Inc., a not-for-profit organization.
- Proceeds: 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.
