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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Harborview Park, Cape May NJ
5K
62–68°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
58–64°F
dry
2024
54–66°F
dry
2023
58–66°F
dry
2022
57–64°F
dry
2021
69–71°F
rain
2020
65–70°F
dry
2019
57–71°F
dry
2018
73–74°F
dry
2017
70–74°F
dry
2016
53–61°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 10
Cloudy · 52–69°F
Saturday, Oct 10starts near 52°F · 4% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
Epic Coast Guard views and fun family racing.
Awards to the top 3 M/f Overall and Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 60+. Race Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by September 30 (limited supply after) and all finishers receive a commemorative Always Ready Challenge Coin.Sponsors wanted! Interested in supporting the Coast Guard community and reaching a network of community-minded people? Tap here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities
ALWAYS READY K9 RACE
This 3K run/walk option is open to four-legged friends accompanied by 2 legged guides. Dogs must be leashed on no longer than a 6ft lead and able to maintain a calm disposition for the entirety of the event. The K9 race will start 5 minutes after the 5K. This race is brought to you by our partners at Lead the Way Dog Training.VIRTUAL RACES
Virtual 5K and K9 runners will have the entire month of October to complete their best time and will receive the same swag as the corresponding live event. Virtual packets will not be mailed out until after the in-person race on 10/11.Course map
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