Always Ready 5K

From Second Capital Running
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cape May, New Jersey
- Price $38.10 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the Always Ready 5K, a vibrant running event organized by Second Capital Running, taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the beautiful coastal town of Cape May. This exciting race invites participants to run along the scenic harbor, offering a unique opportunity to traverse the historic U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, the birthplace of the U.S. Coast Guard. Runners will enjoy chip timing with instant results, thanks to South Jersey Race Timing, and compete for awards in various categories, including the top three male and female overall finishers and age groups ranging from 14 & under to 60+.
But thatβs not all! The Always Ready 5K features a fun 3K K9 Race, where four-legged friends can join their human companions. This delightful run/walk option encourages dogs to be leashed and calm throughout the event. Each K9 participant will receive a special medal and an Always Ready K9 bandana. For those who prefer to race virtually, there are options available for both the 5K and K9 events throughout October, with participants receiving the same fantastic swag as the live event. Donβt miss out on this landmark celebration of community and fitnessβregister by September
But thatβs not all! The Always Ready 5K features a fun 3K K9 Race, where four-legged friends can join their human companions. This delightful run/walk option encourages dogs to be leashed and calm throughout the event. Each K9 participant will receive a special medal and an Always Ready K9 bandana. For those who prefer to race virtually, there are options available for both the 5K and K9 events throughout October, with participants receiving the same fantastic swag as the live event. Donβt miss out on this landmark celebration of community and fitnessβregister by September
Organiser's Description
THIS LANDMARK EVENT FLOWS ALONG THE SCENIC HARBOR OF CAPE MAY AND WILL OFFER THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO RUN THROUGH THE U.S. COAST GUARD TRAINING CENTER CAPE MAY - THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD.
CHIP TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS THANKS TO SOUTH JERSEY RACE TIMING AND 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 BANDANA.
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 10/12.
CHIP TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS THANKS TO SOUTH JERSEY RACE TIMING AND 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 BANDANA.
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 10/12.
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