The Spring Lake 5 Mile Run

🏃‍♂️ 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.