The Spring Lake 5 Mile Run

The Spring Lake 5 Mile Run

Date and Location

• Date: 2026-05-22
• Location: Ocean Ave & Sussex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ
• Race URL: Spring Lake 5 Miler

Registration Status

• Registration: 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.
• Charitable Entries: A limited number of entries will be available through charitable organizations, posted on the Charity Partners page.
• Kids Registration: Early Kids registration is temporarily closed but online registration will re-open February 16th until mid-May.

Race History

• Inception: 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.
• Growth: Thanks to your help, the race has grown into one of the country's biggest and best running events.
• Organization: The Spring Lake Five Mile Run is organized by the Spring Lake Five Race Committee and Race Director Ed Hale, under the guidance of the Friends of the Spring Lake Five Inc.
• Charitable Contributions: Since 2002, the race has donated over $4,140,302 to local charities, volunteer organizations, town initiatives and Spring Lake Recreation.