Always Ready 5K
From Second Capital Running
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cape May, New Jersey
- Price $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of racing at the Always Ready 5K, organized by Second Capital Running! This thrilling event will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Cape May. Participants can look forward to stunning Coast Guard views while competing in the 5K race, with awards given to the top three male and female overall finishers, as well as age group winners from 14 & under up to 60+.
For those who want to include their furry friends, the Always Ready K9 Race offers a fun 3K run/walk option for dogs and their human companions. Remember, dogs must be leashed and calm throughout the event. Each finisher will receive an exclusive Always Ready Challenge Coin, and K9 racers will earn a Lead the Way K9 Champion Medal and a special dog patch. Plus, for those unable to attend in person, virtual race options are available for both the 5K and K9 events throughout October. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for family-friendly fun and competition!
For those who want to include their furry friends, the Always Ready K9 Race offers a fun 3K run/walk option for dogs and their human companions. Remember, dogs must be leashed and calm throughout the event. Each finisher will receive an exclusive Always Ready Challenge Coin, and K9 racers will earn a Lead the Way K9 Champion Medal and a special dog patch. Plus, for those unable to attend in person, virtual race options are available for both the 5K and K9 events throughout October. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for family-friendly fun and competition!
Organiser's Description
EPIC COAST GUARD VIEWS AND FUN FAMILY RACING.
AWARDS TO THE TOP 3 M/F OVERALL AND AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER, 15-19, AND 10 YEAR AG UP TO 60+. RACE SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO THOSE REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 30 (LIMITED SUPPLY AFTER) AND ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE ALWAYS READY CHALLENGE COIN.
ALWAYS READY K9 RACE
THIS 3K RUN/WALK OPTION IS OPEN TO FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS ACCOMPANIED BY 2 LEGGED GUIDES. DOGS MUST BE LEASHED ON NO LONGER THAN A 6FT LEAD AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN A CALM DISPOSITION FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE EVENT. THE K9 RACE WILL START 5 MINUTES AFTER THE 5K. THIS RACE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR PARTNERS AT LEAD THE WAY DOG TRAINING [https://leadthewaydogtraining.com/]. EACH FINISHER WILL RECEIVE A LEAD THE WAY K9 CHAMPION MEDAL AND AN ALWAYS READY K9 DOG PATCH.
VIRTUAL RACES
VIRTUAL 5K AND K9 RUNNERS WILL HAVE THE ENTIRE MONTH OF OCTOBER TO COMPLETE THEIR BEST TIME AND WILL RECEIVE THE SAME SWAG AS THE CORRESPONDING LIVE EVENT. VIRTUAL PACKETS WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT UNTIL AFTER THE IN-PERSON RACE ON 10/11.
AWARDS TO THE TOP 3 M/F OVERALL AND AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER, 15-19, AND 10 YEAR AG UP TO 60+. RACE SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO THOSE REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 30 (LIMITED SUPPLY AFTER) AND ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE ALWAYS READY CHALLENGE COIN.
ALWAYS READY K9 RACE
THIS 3K RUN/WALK OPTION IS OPEN TO FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS ACCOMPANIED BY 2 LEGGED GUIDES. DOGS MUST BE LEASHED ON NO LONGER THAN A 6FT LEAD AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN A CALM DISPOSITION FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE EVENT. THE K9 RACE WILL START 5 MINUTES AFTER THE 5K. THIS RACE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR PARTNERS AT LEAD THE WAY DOG TRAINING [https://leadthewaydogtraining.com/]. EACH FINISHER WILL RECEIVE A LEAD THE WAY K9 CHAMPION MEDAL AND AN ALWAYS READY K9 DOG PATCH.
VIRTUAL RACES
VIRTUAL 5K AND K9 RUNNERS WILL HAVE THE ENTIRE MONTH OF OCTOBER TO COMPLETE THEIR BEST TIME AND WILL RECEIVE THE SAME SWAG AS THE CORRESPONDING LIVE EVENT. VIRTUAL PACKETS WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT UNTIL AFTER THE IN-PERSON RACE ON 10/11.
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