OCNJ Half Marathon, 10 Mile & 5K


 

OCNJ Half Marathon,
10-Miler and 5K
October 4, 2026

Ocean City's premier race event showcases the boardwalk, downtown and ocean views along a fast and flat course. Event includes 10-miler and a 5K. The race was named the Best New Jersey Half Marathon for 2024.


RACE AND COURSE INFORMATION


REGISTRATION

Registration opens Feb. 1, 2025
Register here - OCNJ.RecDesk.COM

Half Marathon Fees

  • Feb. 1 to July 15: $70
  • July 16 to Sept. 27: $80
  • Sept. 28 - 30 online until 4pm: $90
  • Oct. 2 & 3 (in-person registration at pre-packet pick-up only): $100
  • No race-day registration

10-Mile Run/Walk Fees

  • Feb. 1 to July 15: $50
  • July 16 to Sept. 27: $60
  • Sept. 28 - 30 online until 4pm: $70
  • Oct 2 & 3 (in-person registration at pre-packet pick-up only): $75
  • No race-day registration


5K Run/Walk Fees

  • Feb. 1 to July 15: $30
  • July 16 to Sept. 27: $35
  • Sept. 28 - 30 online until 4pm: $40
  • Oct 2 $& 3 (in-person registration at pre-packet pick-up only): $40
  • Race day (Oct 4th): $40


Pre-Race Packet Pickup

  • Ocean City Music Pier
  • Friday, Oct 2, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct 3, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.


Race Day Packet Pickup

  • Ocean City Music Pier (Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace)
  • Sunday, Oct 4, 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.


All proceeds benefit Ocean City Recreation Scholarships and Programs. Entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.


AWARD  CATEGORIES

  • Half Marathon: 
  • Overall: Top 3 Overall Male, Female & Non-Binary. Top 3 are $ prizes. 1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100 (overall awards will be based on gun time for overall winners).
  • Age group: Top three in the following age groups: 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-and-over.
    (Age group awards will be based on chip time.)
  • 10-Mile Walk/Run: Non- Competitive. Times will be posted.
  • 5K: 
  • Overall: Top Overall Male, Female & Non-Binary (overall awards will be based on gun time for overall winners).
  • Age group: Top three in the following age groups: 9-and-under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-and-over.
    (Age group awards will be based on chip time.)


RACE RESULTS


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