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Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K
Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K is a half marathon and 5K event held in Seaside Park, New Jersey. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 430 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Seaside Park, NJ
- Field size
- ~430 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Seaside Park, New Jersey
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 430 runners
- Course
- Flat, sea-level boardwalk-and-street course (Seaside Park boardwalk plus barrier-island streets); no numeric elevation data published by the organizer.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- oceanrunningclub.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail
- Typical race-day weather
- about 60°F at the start, 84% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K
Welcome to the 49th Seaside Half Marathon and 5K!! The Seaside Half Marathon and 5K, hosted by the Ocean Running Club, is a premier running event that captures the essence of the Jersey Shore’s iconic beauty and vibrant energy. Held annually in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, this race offers participants the perfect blend of scenic oceanfront views, flat terrain, and a community-driven atmosphere. Runners in the half marathon are treated to a breathtaking course that weaves through the boardwalk …
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Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K: common questions
- When is the Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K held?
- In Seaside Park, New Jersey.
- What distances does the Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K?
- About 430 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K start?
- 8:30 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Ocean Running Club's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K?
- about 60°F at the start, 84% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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