OCNJ Half Marathon
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OCNJ Half Marathon, 10-Miler and 5K : Ocean City, NJ (October 4, 2026)
The event on October 4, 2026 includes a half marathon plus a 10-mile and a 5K race along Ocean City boardwalk and downtown streets, with ocean views on a course described as fast and flat. Course maps are available for each distance.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- 10 Mile
- 5K
Registration opens February 1, 2026. Fee schedules vary by date: half marathon fees range from $70 to $100; the 10-mile ranges from $50 to $75; the 5K ranges from $30 to $40 with race-day registration available for the 5K at $40. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. All proceeds benefit Ocean City Recreation Scholarships and Programs.
Pre-race packet pickup is at Ocean City Music Pier on Friday, October 2 (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and Saturday, October 3 (12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.). Race day packet pickup is at the same location on Sunday, October 4 (6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.). There is no race-day registration for the half marathon or 10-mile event.
Awards for the half marathon include monetary prizes for the top three overall finishers and age-group awards for specified age brackets. The 10-mile event is non-competitive and times will be posted. Live tracking is available through the TRACX app. Previous years' results are published online. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
