Ocean Running Club Seaside Half Marathon
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Ocean Running Club Seaside Half Marathon and 5K
The Ocean Running Club presents the Seaside Half Marathon and 5K in Seaside Heights, New Jersey on 10/04/2026. The event includes multiple race options held at Beachcomber Bar and Grill, 100 Ocean Terrace.
- 13.1 miles, Half Marathon
- 5K, Seaside 5K
- 16.2 miles, Seaside Challenge (5K and Half Marathon back-to-back)
The half marathon course runs along the boardwalk and nearby streets with oceanfront views and generally flat terrain. All finishers in the 5K, half marathon, and Seaside Challenge receive medals. The half marathon will have official pacers; personal pacers are not allowed.
Field sizes are limited: the 5K is capped at 300 runners, the half marathon at 600, and the Seaside Challenge at 150. Time limits apply: a 45 minute limit for the 5K, and a 3 hour limit for the half marathon with a requirement to complete the first loop within 1.5 hours or be removed from the course. The Seaside Challenge must be registered for as a single entry to qualify; separate entries do not count toward the challenge.
Race logistics include guaranteed long sleeve shirts for registrations completed by 9/05/2026, bib pick up on race morning at the Beachcomber Bar and Grill, parking meters in effect, rain or shine operation, member and bundle discounts, and a referral refund program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
