5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
- Price $43.40 - $85.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of racing at the 5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest, taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the beautiful Wildwood, Cape May. This exciting event features a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, inviting runners of all levels to experience the stunning sunrise along the Boardwalk. Participants will not only enjoy a scenic course but also receive fantastic finisher's medals, with special plaques for first-time half marathon finishers. The event is designed to be inclusive, offering a non-binary registration option with dedicated awards categories.
Families and walkers are warmly welcomed, making this a perfect outing for everyone. After crossing the inflatable finish line arch, indulge in delicious food and drinks at the post-race celebration. With a focus on providing high-quality swag, each participant will receive a stylish T-shirt, finisher's medal, and ankle running socks. Don't miss this opportunity for a fantastic race experience on the stunning Jersey shore!
Families and walkers are warmly welcomed, making this a perfect outing for everyone. After crossing the inflatable finish line arch, indulge in delicious food and drinks at the post-race celebration. With a focus on providing high-quality swag, each participant will receive a stylish T-shirt, finisher's medal, and ankle running socks. Don't miss this opportunity for a fantastic race experience on the stunning Jersey shore!
Organiser's Description
5-MILE BEACH AT WILDWOOD CREST: HALF MARATHON, 10K AND
* Run at sunrise on the Boardwalk and more!
* We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.
* Finisher's medals for all events.
* All first time half marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half finish. The athletes will also receive their finishers medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first half.
* Walkers and families are welcome.
* We'll have the inflatable finish line arch ready and waiting for you.
* There will be food and drink post-race.
* FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR A RACE MAP. [https://runsignup.com/Race/5MileBeachatWildwoodCrestHalfMarathon10Kand5K/Page-7]
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SWAG
Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include :
* T-shirt
* Finisher's medal
* Ankle running socks
* _WE DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO MAKE SURE YOUR SHIRT SIZE AND MEDAL AND SOCKS ARE AVAILABLE_.
* Sometimes items may not be available at your event. Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG!
* _WE WILL ADDRESS AND RESOLVE YOUR CONCERNS TO YOUR SATISFACTION. _
* Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
This race is part of the new Half Marathon race series. Please click the link below for more information:
https://events.elitefeats.com/half
EARLY START INFO
Here is the information going forward for all races regarding early starts:
- No early starts for 5K/10K
- A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time for Half (& Full if applicable)
- No awards for any early starts
Also, anyone doing the early start should be trying to run a 15min mile or slower for the half or full. If they end up doing faster than 2:15 for the half they may not get a time.
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_2024 Finisher's Medal (artist rendering)
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_I Run for Fun socks
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
We love our uniformed service members and their families. All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. _CHECK THIS LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION. [https://runsignup.com/Race/5MileBeachatWildwoodCrestHalfMarathon10Kand5K/Page-13]_
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_ELITE FEATS [http://www.elitefeats.com]__ _is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food. For additional information, email [email protected]. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day experience. For additional information and race updates please check our website: _HTTP://WWW.ELITEFEATS.COM [http://www.elitefeats.com]_
* Run at sunrise on the Boardwalk and more!
* We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.
* Finisher's medals for all events.
* All first time half marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half finish. The athletes will also receive their finishers medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first half.
* Walkers and families are welcome.
* We'll have the inflatable finish line arch ready and waiting for you.
* There will be food and drink post-race.
* FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR A RACE MAP. [https://runsignup.com/Race/5MileBeachatWildwoodCrestHalfMarathon10Kand5K/Page-7]
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SWAG
Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include :
* T-shirt
* Finisher's medal
* Ankle running socks
* _WE DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO MAKE SURE YOUR SHIRT SIZE AND MEDAL AND SOCKS ARE AVAILABLE_.
* Sometimes items may not be available at your event. Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG!
* _WE WILL ADDRESS AND RESOLVE YOUR CONCERNS TO YOUR SATISFACTION. _
* Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
This race is part of the new Half Marathon race series. Please click the link below for more information:
https://events.elitefeats.com/half
EARLY START INFO
Here is the information going forward for all races regarding early starts:
- No early starts for 5K/10K
- A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time for Half (& Full if applicable)
- No awards for any early starts
Also, anyone doing the early start should be trying to run a 15min mile or slower for the half or full. If they end up doing faster than 2:15 for the half they may not get a time.
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_2024 Finisher's Medal (artist rendering)
_
-------------------------
_I Run for Fun socks
_
__
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
We love our uniformed service members and their families. All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. _CHECK THIS LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION. [https://runsignup.com/Race/5MileBeachatWildwoodCrestHalfMarathon10Kand5K/Page-13]_
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_ELITE FEATS [http://www.elitefeats.com]__ _is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food. For additional information, email [email protected]. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day experience. For additional information and race updates please check our website: _HTTP://WWW.ELITEFEATS.COM [http://www.elitefeats.com]_
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$85.80
4 hour TIME LIMIT. Early start available for the half marathon if you need additional time. Entry fees will include a beautiful Medal and Lanyard, T-shirt and running ankle socks -
5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$43.40
4 hour TIME LIMIT. Early start available for the half marathon if you need additional time. Entry fees will include a beautiful Medal and Lanyard, T-shirt and running ankle socks -
10k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$43.40
4 hour TIME LIMIT. Early start available for the half marathon if you need additional time. Entry fees will include a beautiful Medal and Lanyard, T-shirt and running ankle socks -
Combo 5K and 10K
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$69.90
4 hour TIME LIMIT. Early start available for the half marathon if you need additional time. Entry fees will include a beautiful Medal and Lanyard and running ankle socks
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