Always Ready 5K
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Always Ready 5K
The Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation presents the Always Ready 5K and K9 3K on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event is a timed community race that begins and ends at Harborview Park and follows a route along Cape May Harbor that passes through the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May.
Distances include:
- 5K timed race along the harbor and training center
- K9 3K timed dog friendly course in partnership with Lead the Way Dog Training
The K9 3K is hosted with Lead the Way Dog Training, which focuses on Positive Balanced Training to build structure, confidence, clearer communication, and stronger bonds between dogs and owners through guidance, training, and enrichment.
Cape May Brewing Co. is the event beer partner and will offer an Always Ready Pale Ale to participants aged 21 and over; proof of legal drinking age will be required and an ID check will be conducted. Race entry deadline is October 9, 2026. Sponsorship opportunities are available with a sponsorship deadline of September 11, 2026.
The event is produced by the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization that supports the Coast Guard and the local community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
