Belmar Five Mile
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Event overview
The 50th Annual Belmar Five Mile Run takes place in Belmar, New Jersey. The event is presented by the Goodwill Hose Co., the Borough of Belmar and the Jersey Shore Running Club. The course runs along the Belmar oceanfront and local streets and includes multiple event categories.
Distances/events:
- 5 Mile Run
- 5 Wheelchair
- Kid's Races (ages 1 - 12)
Registration, race rules and location
Registration opens on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Pricing listed on the event page includes early bird, pre-registration and race-week fees for the main race and separate fees for the Kid's Races. Race bibs will be mailed if registered by July 31 for the main race; Kid's Race bibs and t-shirts are available for pickup during race week. Kid's Race registration includes a finisher medal, t-shirt and kid's activities.
The Goodwill Hose Fire Company is a volunteer organization that uses funds raised by the event to help cover operating costs. The race is rain or shine and will only be postponed for dangerous weather such as lightning or a hurricane. There is a 90 minute time limit for the Five Mile Run (18 min per mile pace maximum). The course is restricted to registered runners, wheelchair athletes and official race personnel. Strollers for children under 8, unregistered participants, pets, bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates and backpacks are prohibited. Location: Ocean & 2nd Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.