Always Ready 5K
From Second Capital Running
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cape May, New Jersey
- Price $38.10 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of family fun and fitness at the Always Ready 5K, organized by Second Capital Running! Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the beautiful coastal town of Cape May for an unforgettable event featuring epic Coast Guard views. Runners of all ages are welcome to participate in the 5K race, with awards for the top three male and female finishers as well as age group awards for participants aged 14 and under, 15-19, and up to 60+.
In addition to the main race, don't miss the Always Ready K9 Race, a delightful 3K run/walk option for our four-legged friends, starting just five minutes after the 5K. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved, ensuring a fun experience for everyone. All finishers will receive a commemorative Always Ready Challenge Coin and, for K9 participants, a Lead the Way K9 Champion Medal and dog pin. Plus, for those who prefer to run virtually, you can complete the 5K or K9 race anytime during October. Register by September 30 to guarantee your race shirt and gear up for a fantastic day of community, competition, and camaraderie!
In addition to the main race, don't miss the Always Ready K9 Race, a delightful 3K run/walk option for our four-legged friends, starting just five minutes after the 5K. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved, ensuring a fun experience for everyone. All finishers will receive a commemorative Always Ready Challenge Coin and, for K9 participants, a Lead the Way K9 Champion Medal and dog pin. Plus, for those who prefer to run virtually, you can complete the 5K or K9 race anytime during October. Register by September 30 to guarantee your race shirt and gear up for a fantastic day of community, competition, and camaraderie!
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 PIN.
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 PIN.
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.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 28 FEB 26 -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
OPENS 28 FEB 26 -
3K Always Ready K9
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:05AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 28 FEB 26 -
Virtual K9 Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee
$48.70
OPENS 28 FEB 26
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