Always Ready 5K

🏅 Always Ready 5K Overview

Epic Coast Guard views and fun family racing.

🏆 Awards Information

• Awards: to the top 3 M/f Overall and Age Groups.
• Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 60+.
• Race Shirts: Guaranteed to those registered by September 30 (limited supply after).
• Finishers: All finishers receive a commemorative Always Ready Challenge Coin.

🐶 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.

• Finishers: Each finisher will receive a Lead the Way K9 Champion Medal.
• Swag: All finishers will receive an Always Ready K9 dog pin.

💻 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.

• Packet Distribution: Virtual packets will not be mailed out until after the in-person race on 10/11.

📅 Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-10
• Location: Harborview Park, Cape May, NJ
• More Info: Always Ready 5K