Belmar Five Mile Run

🏃‍♂️ 50th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run

Presented by the Goodwill Hose Co., the Borough of Belmar &: the Jersey Shore Running Club

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 – 8:00 AM

🌊 Event Overview

• Join Us: Please join us for the 50th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run along the beautiful Belmar oceanfront and local streets while helping to raise money for the Goodwill Hose Co.
• Participation: The Belmar 5 Mile is one of the largest road races in New Jersey, with more than 3,000 participants each year.
• Family Fun: This event has something for everyone - from our premier event - the 5 Mile Run - to the Kid's Races for our littlest runners on Friday, September 4th!
• Charitable Cause: This event is also celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Goodwill Hose Co., a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to providing emergency fire and rescue services.

🏅 Registration Details

• Good News: Race bibs will be mailed out if you register by July 31st to the RunSignUp registered address.
• Early Bird Price: $35 Early Bird Registration (2/8/26 through 5/31/26) (10% off for JSRC Members thru 5/31)
• Standard Pricing: $40 Online Pre-Registration (6/1/26 through 8/30/26) and $50 Race Week Registration - (8/31/26 through 9/5/26)
• Kids Races: Kid's Races on Friday, September 4, 2026 – 6:30 PM at Silver Lake Park for Ages 1-12.

🎉 Kids Races Registration

• Registration Costs: $15 Early Bird Registration (2/8/26 through 6/30/26).
• Pre-Registration: $20 Pre-Registration (7/1/26 through 8/30/26).
• Race Week Rate: $25 Race Week Registration (8/31/26 - 9/4/26).
• Inclusions: Kid’s registration includes Finisher medal, t-shirt, and kid’s activities.

⚠️ Important Safety Information

Participation Restrictions: Due to the volume of participants, the course is restricted to registered runners, wheelchair division athletes & official race personnel.

• Age Restrictions: No children under 8 years old are allowed on the race course in baby strollers/joggers or baby carriers.
• Prohibited Items: Unregistered participants, unauthorized vehicles, roller blades, pets, and bicycles are also prohibited in the race.
• Safety Protocols: Bib numbers must be visible on all participants. No backpacks will be allowed.
• Time Limit: There is a 90-minute time limit for the Five Mile Run (18 min/mile pace maximum).

Race is rain or shine. Will only be postponed if weather is a danger to participants (lightning, hurricane). No refunds.

📄 Contact Information

• Email: belmarfive@gmail.com

🏆 2025 Belmar 5 Mile Overall Winners

Congratulations to the 2025 Belmar 5 Mile Overall Winners:

• 1st Place: Chris DeSousa, 22, Oceanport, NJ - time: 25:03 Pace: 5:01
• 1st Female: Christiana Rutkowski, 29, Hoboken, NJ - time: 28:09 Pace: 5:37 Overall Place: 19th
• Participants: 3244 Registered, 2678 Finishers, 1353 Male Finishers, 1325 Female Finishers.
• Youngest Runner: 5 years old, Conor MacDonald - time: 55:01 min, 1835th place overall.

Visit the race page for more information: Belmar Five Mile Run