34th Annual River to Bay 5K
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Island Heights, New Jersey
- Price $13.25 - $33.75
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 34th Annual River to Bay 5K on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the picturesque Island Heights, Ocean! This highly anticipated in-person event promises a delightful day filled with excitement and community spirit, taking place rain or shine. The 5K course is USATF certified, making it an excellent opportunity for runners of all levels to challenge themselves while enjoying the scenic surroundings.
Participants are encouraged to register early, as the race is limited to the first 750 entrants. Early bird registrants can save $10 on their registration fee and are guaranteed a race shirt of their preferred size. Plus, all proceeds from the event will benefit local youth and charitable organizations, contributing to a great cause while you run! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of a cherished community tradition. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the River to Bay 5K is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Participants are encouraged to register early, as the race is limited to the first 750 entrants. Early bird registrants can save $10 on their registration fee and are guaranteed a race shirt of their preferred size. Plus, all proceeds from the event will benefit local youth and charitable organizations, contributing to a great cause while you run! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of a cherished community tradition. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the River to Bay 5K is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
THE 2026 RIVER TO BAY 5K IS SCHEDULED AS AN IN-PERSON RACE ON MAY 2, 2026, RAIN OR SHINE.
PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAY MAY 2ND, 2026 FOR THE 34TH 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 [https://www.usatf.org/getattachment/6156993f-eceb-44e4-ba36-22a05d652325/Participant-Waiver-and-Release-of-Liability-Form.pdf?lang=en-US] AS A CONDITION OF REGISTRATION.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL YOUTH AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://TOMSRIVERKIWANIS.ORG/ [http://tomsriverkiwanis.org/] AND CLICK THE HISTORY TAB TO SEE SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS WE SUPPORT.
LIMITED TO THE FIRST 750 PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY BEFORE THE RACE FILLS UP! ANY "EARLY BIRD" REGISTRANTS BY END OF DAY APRIL 7, 2026 SAVE $10 ON REGISTRATION. EARLY BIRD REGISTRANTS ARE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT OF THE CORRECT SIZE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE AVAILABILITY FOR THOSE REGISTERING AFTER EARLY BIRD.
RACE REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
PERSONS, COMPANIES, OR GROUPS INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE 2026 RACE MAY CONTACT [email protected]. SPONSORSHIPS RANGE FROM $75 TO $2,500
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSOR FOR 2025, VISION FINANCIAL SERVICES [https://www.visionfinancialnj.com/], AND OUR MAJOR SPONSOR FOR THE 2025 RACE, GATEWAY TOYOTA [https://www.gatewaytoyota.com/]
PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAY MAY 2ND, 2026 FOR THE 34TH 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 [https://www.usatf.org/getattachment/6156993f-eceb-44e4-ba36-22a05d652325/Participant-Waiver-and-Release-of-Liability-Form.pdf?lang=en-US] AS A CONDITION OF REGISTRATION.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL YOUTH AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://TOMSRIVERKIWANIS.ORG/ [http://tomsriverkiwanis.org/] AND CLICK THE HISTORY TAB TO SEE SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS WE SUPPORT.
LIMITED TO THE FIRST 750 PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY BEFORE THE RACE FILLS UP! ANY "EARLY BIRD" REGISTRANTS BY END OF DAY APRIL 7, 2026 SAVE $10 ON REGISTRATION. EARLY BIRD REGISTRANTS ARE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT OF THE CORRECT SIZE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE AVAILABILITY FOR THOSE REGISTERING AFTER EARLY BIRD.
RACE REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
PERSONS, COMPANIES, OR GROUPS INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE 2026 RACE MAY CONTACT [email protected]. SPONSORSHIPS RANGE FROM $75 TO $2,500
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSOR FOR 2025, VISION FINANCIAL SERVICES [https://www.visionfinancialnj.com/], AND OUR MAJOR SPONSOR FOR THE 2025 RACE, GATEWAY TOYOTA [https://www.gatewaytoyota.com/]
Races
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$13.25
Race T-shirt additional -
1 Mile Health Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$18.25
Race T-shirt additional -
5K Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.75
Race t-shirt included with registration fee. -
5K Health Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.25
Race T-shirt additional -
T-Shirt Only
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.25
**THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO ONLY WANT TO PURCHASE A TSHIRT
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