Ocean Running Club's Pine Beach 5k
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Ocean Running Club's Pine Beach events
Held on June 28, 2026 at Vista Park in Pine Beach, New Jersey, this event offers multiple race options on a beachside, mostly flat road course. The venue is listed as Vista Park with a GPS address of 536 Hillside Avenue.
Available distances
- 5K Run
- 1 mile
- 5K RUCK
Registration is open online until race morning and day of registration is available, though shirts are not guaranteed for late registrants. Normal 5K registration is $40 and includes a t shirt available at packet pickup; a limited quantity of shirts will be available on race day. There is a limited time discount for registrations before March 1 and a $5 discount for paid Ocean Running Club members who registered before signing up. A race bundle is offered with the Seaside Half Marathon and 5K that saves 15 percent.
Awards and special divisions are specified. The 1 mile provides electronic race times and overall male and female awards but no age group awards. The 5K offers awards to the top three male and female overall and top three male and female in five year age groups. The RUCK division requires 10 lb for participants under 150 lb and 20 lb for participants above 150 lb to compete for first place awards; all finishers in RUCK receive GO RUCK patches.
Two official water stops are provided and water is available at the finish. Portable toilets are available in the park but not along the course. Parking options include two town lots and side streets; some lots are permit only except on race morning. Day of registration accepts credit card, PayPal and cash. A referral option refunds $10 after five friends register using a custom link. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
