Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K

Event Overview

The Shore Athletic Club presents the Asbury Park George Sheehan Classic 5K.

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

Location: Kingsley Street and 5th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Course: Flat, fast USATF certified course finishing on the famous Asbury Park Boardwalk

Time: 7:50 AM Opening Ceremony at Bradley Park

RACE PHOTOS HERE by Jack McCoy Photography

Registration Fees

• Early Registration: $36 if you register by March 9th
• Standard Fees: $40 if you register by May 9th
• Late Registration: $46 if you register by July 31st (if space permits)
• Last Chance: $60 to register on race day, August 8th (if space permits: cap at 1,600 runners)

Kids Races

Registration:

• Early Registration: $14 if you register by March 9th
• Standard Fees: $16 if you register by July 31st
• Last Chance: $20 to register on August 1 - 9th

Suggested Distances:

• 2-4 years old: 50 meters
• 5-7 years old: 100 meters
• 8-10 years old: 200 meters
• 11+ years old: 400 meters

Schedule of Events

• Friday: 4 PM - 7 PM, Late Registration & Bib/T-Shirt Pick-up at The Outpost in Little Silver
• Saturday: 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM, Late Registration and race day bib pick-up at Bradley Park
• 7:50 AM: Opening Ceremony at Bradley Park
• 8:00 AM: 5K Run begins
• 9:00 AM: Kids races begin
• 9:15 AM: Awards ceremony - Bradley Park

Awards

• Overall Awards: Top 5 Overall Open Male and Female Win CASH Prizes
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group win custom Sheehan Classic beach towels
• Prize Money: Over $1300 for the top finishers
• Team Competition: Special awards for Winning Team(s) in each category

Friday Bib Pick Up

Location: The Outpost Running and Walking Co., 32 Church Street in Little Silver.

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us on Friday for a free shoe raffle and other giveaways!

Race Tees

Participants will receive soft cotton tie-dye Asbury Park Sheehan Classic shirts, limited to the first 1,200 to pick up their bib/shirt!

Drink Ticket: The first 1,000 people to pick up their bibs will receive a drink ticket for The Robinson Ale House.

Charity Partner

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County.

We encourage you to make a donation as part of your race registration. Thank you!

Hotel Partners

Limited rooms may still be available at partner hotels:

• Sheraton Eatontown: Book your group rate for August 7
• Courtyard Marriott: Limited availability at the Red Bank/Lincroft location.

Further Information

For more about Shore legend Dr. George Sheehan, visit here.

Race Details

For additional details visit: Asbury Park George Sheehan Classic 5K.