New Jersey · 1 Mile · 5K · 0.01 Miles
River to Bay 5K
River to Bay 5K is a 1 Mile, 5K and 0.01 Miles event held in Island Heights, New Jersey. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 1, 2027. About 750 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 1, 2027
- Location
- Island Heights, NJ
- Field size
- ~750 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Location
- Island Heights, New Jersey
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 0.01 Miles
- Field size
- About 750 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- tomsriverkiwanis.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the River to Bay 5K
The 2027 River to Bay 5K is scheduled as an In-Person Race on May 1, 2026, rain or shine. Please join us on Saturday May 1st, 2026 for the 35th Annual River to Bay 5K Classic, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Toms River on its beautiful Island Heights course. This race is a USATF certified course. All participants must agree to the terms of the USATF Waiver as a condition of registration. All proceeds benefit local youth and charitable organizations. Visit our website at http://tomsrive…
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River to Bay 5K: common questions
- When is the River to Bay 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 1, 2027.
- Where is the River to Bay 5K held?
- In Island Heights, New Jersey.
- What distances does the River to Bay 5K offer?
- 1 Mile, 5K and 0.01 Miles.
- How many people run the River to Bay 5K?
- About 750 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 River to Bay 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the River to Bay 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $30 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the River to Bay 5K start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the River to Bay 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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