OCNJ Half Marathon
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About the race
OCNJ Half Marathon, 10 Miler and 5K take place on October 4, 2026, with start and finish at the Ocean City Music Pier (Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk). The certified course highlights the boardwalk, downtown and ocean views and is described as fast and flat.
Distances included:
- Half Marathon
- 10 Miler
- 5K Run/Walk
Registration opens February 1, 2026, with tiered fees by date. Fee ranges listed by the organizer are: half marathon $70 to $100, 10 Miler $50 to $75, and 5K $30 to $40 with a $40 race day option. The half marathon and 10 Miler do not offer race day registration. Live tracking is available through the TRACX app for the event.
Packet pickup is at the Ocean City Music Pier: pre-race pickup on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, and race day pickup on Sunday, October 4. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Awards for the half marathon include overall winners for male, female and non-binary competitors with cash prizes for the top three overall, and age group awards based on chip time. The 10 Miler is non-competitive and posted times will be published. Proceeds benefit Ocean City Recreation Scholarships and Programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
