Bay Head 5K
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The Bay Head 5K Run 2026
The Bay Head 5K Run 2026 is the 21st annual memory run and walk held in Bay Head, New Jersey. The event takes place on Saturday, 05/16/2026, and uses a USATF certified 5K course that runs through the beachfront town. Organizers report that each year over 1,000 runners participate.
Post-race activities include a trophy ceremony with refreshments in the firehouse parking lot. A prize board will select dozens of winners at random. An after party is planned at Martel's Tiki Bar on the beach in Pt. Pleasant; an After Party Only option includes open bar and BBQ.
Registration opens January 10. Listed registration fees include individual entry at $40, team entry at $35, and after party only at $60. The event page notes options for race information, donations, teams, and volunteer signup.
The description emphasizes the event format and on-site amenities: a certified 5K walk/run, a trophy ceremony with refreshments, random prize selections, and a beachside after party with food and drinks included for those who choose that option. The listed venue address is 81 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
