Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park)
Ocean, NJ
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
240 Whalepond Road, Ocean NJ
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61–73°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
67–80°F
dry
2024
65–75°F
dry
2023
60–64°F
rain
2022
56–75°F
dry
2021
60–72°F
dry
2020
61–73°F
dry
2019
61–80°F
dry
2018
69–79°F
rain
2017
68–75°F
dry
2016
57–69°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Cloudy · 49–60°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 49°F · 16% chance of rain · wind up to 16 mph
About this race
3rd Annual "Ocean Parks 5k". Run or Walk through the scenic trails of Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township. The money raised will go towards outdoor recreation improvements for the Township of Ocean.
UPDATE: The course and parking will be the same as previous years.
Check-in/Registration will begin at approximately 7:30AM.
All participants will receive a runner's medal.
Awards to the top finishers in each age group.
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