The Spring Lake 5 Mile Run

Event Details

• Event Name: The Spring Lake 5 Mile Run
• Date: 2026-05-22
• Location: Ocean Ave & Sussex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ
• Registration URL: Register Here

Registration Information

• Opening Time: 5:00am on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, 2026
• Advice: We anticipate the race to sell out quickly, so don't delay in registering.
• Alarm Reminder: Set your calendar reminder / alarm clock!

Kids Race

• Registration Dates: Online registration will open Feb. 8th but will close when the 5 mile run has reached its limit.
• Reopening: It will reopen Feb. 16th.

Race History

• Inception: Welcome to the 48th Running of the Spring Lake Five Mile Run, Inc.
• First Race: 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.

Organization

• Organizer: 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 Contributions: 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.