OCNJ Half Marathon
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Event overview
The OCNJ Half Marathon, 10-Miler and 5K takes place in Ocean City, New Jersey, on October 4, 2026. The courses use the boardwalk and downtown streets and offer ocean views on a described fast, flat course. The start and finish are at the Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk. Live tracking is available via the TRACX app.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- 10-Miler
- 5K
Entry, packet pickup and fees
Registration opens February 1, 2025. Entry fees vary by event and date; examples of published fee ranges:
- Half Marathon: $70 to $100 depending on registration period.
- 10-Miler: $50 to $75 depending on registration period.
- 5K: $30 to $40 depending on registration period; 5K race-day registration is listed at $40.
Pre-race packet pickup is at the Ocean City Music Pier on Friday, Oct 2 and Saturday, Oct 3. Race day packet pickup is also available at the Ocean City Music Pier on Sunday, Oct 4. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Half Marathon and 10-Miler state no race-day registration.
Awards and proceeds
The Half Marathon awards top three overall male, female and non-binary finishers with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place; overall awards use gun time and age-group awards use chip time. Age-group awards are listed for multiple age brackets. The 10-Miler is non-competitive and times will be posted. The 5K awards overall and age-group placings, with age-group awards based on chip time. All proceeds benefit Ocean City Recreation scholarships and programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
