Ship Bottom Sprint for Life

🏃‍♂️ THE SPRINT IS SPONSORED BY

The Borough of Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island PBA 175, The Van Dyk Group, and many others: please check out our Sponsor Page.

🏅 ABOUT THE RACE

By Jim & Denise Harrington, Race Directors

• Established: The Ship Bottom Sprint for Life was established by Maria Pennisi in 2001 in honor of her father, Vito “Vic” Pennisi, who passed away from Leukemia in 2009.
• Focus Shift: Over $150,000 donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: now benefiting David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.
• Personal Connection: Jim and Denise Harrington became Race Directors after their son, Patrick, was diagnosed with a rare form of Lymphoma.
• Legacy: A donation will be made to the LLS in memory of Vic and Patrick: remaining funds to support local families impacted by cancer.

📅 ITINERARY

• 10:00 am: Registration / Packet Pick-up begins at the 10th Street boat ramp.
• 12:00 pm: Start time Kidz Mini Sprint (distance: approx 1/4 of a mile) T-shirt, goody bag, plastic medal for first 100 kid registrants.
• 12:30 pm: Start time 5k Run.
• 12:32 pm: Start time Fitness Walk.

📝 REGISTRATION

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM. By mail: Checks payable to SHIP BOTTOM SPRINT, INC. Mail to: Ship Bottom Sprint, 102 East Bay Avenue, Suite A, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 or register online.

💵 ENTRY FEES

• 5k or walk: $30.00 by March 27, 2026 / $25.00 for USATF members / $35.00 after March 27th and on race day.
• Walkers and Runners 12 & under: $24.00.
• Kidz Mini Sprint: $15.00 ages 4-11 (includes medal and t-shirt).

🏆 5K AWARDS

1,2,3 overall M & F, top 3 M & F 12 and under, and top 3 M & F – 5 year age groups.

🎉 AMENITIES

• Shirts: Long sleeve quality designer t-shirts guaranteed to all pre-registrants.
• Refreshments: Free pre-race coffee & donuts, after-race refreshments.
• Party: After-race party at Joe Pop’s Shore Bar & Restaurant: $5.00 for participants (12 and under free – families welcome!), free buffet, music, raffles, auctions.

🗺️ DIRECTIONS

Garden State Parkway to Exit 63, Rt 72 East onto Long Beach Island. Right at first light (Barnegat Ave). Then first right onto 10th Street, follow to the bay. Signs will be posted. Parking at Ship Bottom Boat Ramp 10th Street on the bay: race to begin on 11th Street.

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Results will be available on the website.
• Race scored by DQ Events.
• Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason.

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