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 fellow runners and walkers as you navigate the scenic route, all while contributing to local youth and charitable organizations. With limited spots available for the first 750 participants, be sure to register early to secure your place and take advantage of the "Early Bird" discount, which offers a $10 savings until April 7, 2026. Plus, early registrants will guarantee a race shirt in their selected size! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a community celebration that combines health, happiness, and giving back. Sign up today and get ready to make lasting memories at the River to Bay 5K!
Organiser's Description
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
OPENS 20 SEPRace T-shirt additional -
1 Mile Health Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$18.25
OPENS 20 SEPRace T-shirt additional -
5K Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.75
OPENS 20 SEPRace t-shirt included with registration fee. -
5K Health Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.25
OPENS 20 SEPRace T-shirt additional -
T-Shirt Only
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.25
OPENS 20 SEP**THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO ONLY WANT TO PURCHASE A TSHIRT
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