Ocean Ave and Fifth Ave, Bradley Beach NJ
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
29th Annual Bradley Beach 5K Run
Date and Time
- Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Start Time: 8:30 AM
- Location: Ocean Avenue & Fifth Avenue, Bradley Beach, NJ
Race Features
- Timing: Chip Timing by Elite Racing Systems
- Post Race: Prize drawings and refreshments
- Beach Access: FREE Beach access to bib holders
- Shirts: 5K Tech Shirts available to first 500 registrants
Awards
- Top Finishers: Top 3 Finishers (M/F)
- Local Residents: First Bradley Beach Resident Finishers (M/F)
- Special Award: Clarence Lurch Award for top runner 80 years or older
Packet Pickup
- Date: Friday, August 14th
- Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Location: BRADLEY BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT, 815 Main Street, Bradley Beach
- Race Day Registration: Open from 7 AM to 8 AM
Additional Information
- Gift Card Drawing: $50 Vic's Pizza gift card entry for all Friday packet pickups, drawing during awards ceremony on Saturday
- No Refunds: Race will be held rain or shine.
Registration Link
Race-day essentials
Light, simple picks for a fast effort.
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Course Map
Train for this race
Find a local run club
Run clubs in Bradley Beach, NJ host weekly group runs — a great way to prep for race day.
