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When
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Where
Ocean Ave and Fifth Ave, Bradley Beach NJ
Distance
5K
Typical weather
70–82°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
75–84°F
dry
2024
66–85°F
dry
2023
71–86°F
rain
2022
64–78°F
dry
2021
71–80°F
dry
2020
71–79°F
dry
2019
71–77°F
dry
2018
69–88°F
dry
2017
69–76°F
rain
2016
77–87°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 15
Rain likely · 69–80°F
Saturday, Aug 15starts near 69°F · 3% chance of rain · wind up to 16 mph
About this race
29th Annual Bradley Beach 5K Run
Date and Time
- Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Start Time: 8:30 AM
Location
- Venue: Ocean Avenue & Fifth Avenue, Bradley Beach
- Chip Timing: by Elite Racing Systems
Post-Race Activities
- Prize Drawings: Post race prize drawings and refreshments
- Beach Access: FREE Beach access to bib holders
- Tech Shirts: 5K Tech Shirts available to first 500 registrants
Awards
- Top Finishers: Top 3 Finishers (M/F)
- Local Awards: First Bradley Beach Resident Finishers (M/F)
- Special Recognition: Clarence Lurch Award for top runner 80 years or older
Packet Pickup
- Pickup Date: Friday, August 14th between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM
- Pickup Location: BRADLEY BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT, 815 Main Street, Bradley Beach
- Race Day Registration: 7 AM to 8 AM
Additional Information
- Gift Card Drawing: $50 Vic's Pizza gift card drawing entry for all Friday packet pickups. Drawing will be held during the awards ceremony on Saturday.
- Refund Policy: No refunds. Race will be held rain or shine.
Registration Link
- Register Here: Bradley Beach 5K Registration
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