Captain Bill Gallagher Island Run
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Event summary
The Captain Bill Gallagher Island 10 Mile Run takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The event is a single 10-mile race held by the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol. Entry is online only; there is no mail-in registration. Entry fees are non-refundable even if the race is cancelled.
Course, entry and facilities
The course is flat and traffic free, starting at the Beach Patrol Headquarters at 44th Street and the boardwalk, running north on the boardwalk to the 29th Street ramp, onto the beach to a Strathmere turnaround, then returning south to the 57th Street ramp, onto the beach to the Townsend's Inlet turnaround and back to the finish in front of the Beach Patrol Headquarters. Approximately 2.5 miles are on a blacktop macadam boardwalk; the remainder is on hard packed beach sand similar to a dirt trail. There are no shoe restrictions.
Online early bird and race week fees are listed for individuals and teams; race day registration accepts cash or Venmo only. Race features include chip timing, multiple water stations, toilet facilities at start and finish, and refreshments at the finish. Public parking is available at 300 JFK Boulevard, 125 JFK Boulevard, and 4416 Landis Avenue. A time cap of 2 hours 30 minutes applies; timing ends when that limit is reached. Course records are 51:17 (male, 2006) and 57:56 (female, 2009). Awards include shirts for the first 1,000 online registrants, trophies for overall and age-group places, and team plaques and medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.