OCNJ First Day 5K Run/Walk
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OCNJ First Day 5K Run/Walk
The event is a 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) run/walk held on the Ocean City Boardwalk as part of Ocean City’s First Night/First Day celebrations. The celebrations also include a "First Dip" in the Atlantic Ocean. The course starts and finishes at the Ocean City Music Pier (Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace). The route is an out-and-back entirely on the Boardwalk with a turnaround at 23rd Street. All proceeds benefit Ocean City Recreation Scholarships and Programs. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Registration and awards
Registration is offered online and on race day, with race-day registration and packet pickup located at the Ocean City Music Pier. Registration includes a First Day Gym Bag for pre-registered participants and, while supplies last, on race day; gym bags are available to the first 600 registrants. Overall awards are given to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers based on gun time. Age-group awards are given to the top three in each age bracket based on chip time; age groups include 9-and-under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80-and-over. Race results from recent years (including 2023–2025) are maintained. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.