34th Annual River to Bay 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 2026 River to Bay 5K is scheduled as an In-Person Race on May 2, 2026, rain or shine.

📅 Event Details

• Date: May 2, 2026
• Location: 1 Wanamaker Municipal Complex, Island Heights, NJ
• Course: USATF certified course
• Registration Requirement: Participants must agree to the USATF Waiver as a condition of registration.

💲 Beneficiary Information

All proceeds benefit local youth and charitable organizations. Visit our website at http://tomsriverkiwanis.org/ and click the History tab to see some of the organizations we support.

🏆 Registration Details

• Participant Limit: Limited to the first 750 participants, please sign up early before the race fills up!
• Early Bird Discount: Registrants by the end of April 7, 2026, save $10 on registration.
• Race Shirt Guarantee: Early bird registrants are guaranteed a race shirt of the correct size: we cannot guarantee availability for those registering after early bird.
• Refund Policy: Race registrations are non-refundable.

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

Persons, companies, or groups interested in sponsoring the 2026 race may contact river2bay5k@gmail.com. Sponsorships range from $75 to $2,500.

🌟 Special Thanks

Special thanks to our platinum sponsor for 2025, Vision Financial Services, and our major sponsor for the 2025 race, Gateway Toyota.