When
Friday, September 4th, 2026
Where
Ocean & 2nd Ave, Belmar NJ
Distance
About this race
50th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run
Presented by the Goodwill Hose Co., the Borough of Belmar & the Jersey Shore Running Club
When: 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.
- Participants: The Belmar 5 Mile is one of the largest road races in New Jersey, with more than 3,000 participants each year.
- Family Friendly: 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!
- Goodwill Hose Co: 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
- Early Bird: $35 Early Bird Registration (2/8/26 through 5/31/26: 10% off for JSRC Members through 5/31)
- Online Pre-Registration: $40 Online Pre-Registration (6/1/26 through 8/30/26)
- Race Week: $50 Race Week Registration - 8/31/26 through 9/5/26
- Kid’s Races: Kid’s Races will take place on Friday, September 4, 2026 – 6:00 PM at Silver Lake Park, Ages 1 -12
Kids Races Registration
- Early Bird: $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: $25 Race Week Registration - (8/31/26 - 9/4/26)
- Included: Kid’s registration includes: Finisher medal, t-shirt, kid’s activities
Important Safety Information
Due to the volume of participants and to ensure the safety of all Belmar 5 runners, the course is restricted to registered runners, wheelchair division athletes & official race personnel. Unregistered participants, unauthorized vehicles, baby strollers/joggers, roller blades, in-line skates, skateboards, pets, and bicycles are also prohibited.
- Visible Bibs: Bib numbers must be visible on all participants. Only the registered runner will be permitted to cross the finish line.
- Cooperation Needed: No backpacks will be allowed.
- Time Limit: For the safety of all participants, there is a 90-minute time limit for the Five Mile Run (18 min/mile pace maximum).
- Weather Policy: Race is rain or shine. Will only be postponed in case of dangerous weather conditions (lightning, hurricane). No refunds.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact us at: belmarfive@gmail.com
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
- Statistics: 3244 registered, 2678 finishers, 1353 male finishers, 1325 female finishers
- Record Holders: Youngest runner (5 years old) - Conor MacDonald, time: 55:01 min: Oldest runner (89 years old) - Olie Nelson, time: 1 hour 27 min
For more details, visit the race page: Belmar 5 Mile Run Registration
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