Belmar Five Mile Run

  • Date Fri 29th August 2025
  • Time 6:30PM EDT
  • Location Belmar, New Jersey
  • Price $17.50 - $38.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for the excitement of the 49th Annual Belmar Five Mile Run, taking place on Friday, August 29, 2025, in the picturesque town of Belmar, Monmouth County! This vibrant event kicks off with thrilling kids' races at 6:30 PM, perfect for young runners aged 1 to 12, followed by the main event, the 5-mile run, on Saturday, August 30, at 8:00 AM. Experience the stunning Belmar oceanfront and local streets as you join over 3,000 participants in one of New Jersey's largest road races! This run is not only a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels but also a meaningful way to support the Goodwill Hose Company, a dedicated volunteer organization providing essential fire and rescue services to the community.

With early bird registration available for just $35 and an array of activitiesβ€”including finisher medals and T-shirts for kidsβ€”this event has something for everyone! Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this beloved tradition that unites the community while promoting fitness and fun. Join us in Belmar for a memorable weekend filled with running, camaraderie, and support for a great cause!

Organiser's Description

49TH ANNUAL BELMAR 5 MILE RUN
PRESENTED BY THE GOODWILL HOSE CO., THE BOROUGH OF BELMAR & THE JERSEY SHORE RUNNING CLUB
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025 8:00 AM

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 49TH ANNUAL BELMAR 5 MILE RUN ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL BELMAR OCEANFRONT AND LOCAL STREETS WHILE HELPING TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE GOODWILL HOSE CO. THE BELMAR 5 MILE IS ONE OF THE LARGEST ROAD RACES IN NEW JERSEY, WITH MORE THAN 3000 PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR. THIS EVENT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - FROM OUR PREMIER EVENT - THE 5 MILE RUN - TO THE KID'S RACES FOR OUR LITTLEST RUNNERS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 29!

THE GOODWILL HOSE FIRE COMPANY IS A 100% VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE BOROUGH OF BELMAR 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. THE SQUAD RELIES ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS RAISED BY THIS FUNDRAISER TO HELP DEFRAY SOME OF THE OPERATING COSTS OF THE FIRE COMPANY. PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION.

RACE BIB WILL BE MAILED OUT IF YOU REGISTER BY JULY 31ST
(DOES NOT INCLUDE KIDS' RACES - PICKUP BIB WITH T-SHIRT DURING RACE WEEK)

REGISTRATION
$35 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (2/9/25 THROUGH 5/31/25 (10% OFF FOR JSRC MEMBERS THRU 5/31)
$40 ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION (6/1 THROUGH 8/24)
$50 RACE WEEK & EVENT DAY LATE REGISTRATION (8/27 - 8/30) IN-PERSON ONLY

KIDS RACES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025 6:30 PM
SILVER LAKE PARK
AGES 1 -12

KIDS RACES REGISTRATION
$15 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION THROUGH 6/30
$20 PRE-REGISTRATION (7/1 THROUGH 8/26)
$25 RACE WEEK & EVENT DAY REGISTRATION (8/25 - 8/29) IN-PERSON ONLY (SEE SCHEDULE BELOW)
KIDS REGISTRATION INCLUDES: FINISHER MEDAL, T-SHIRT, KIDS ACTIVITIES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL BELMAR 5 RUNNERS AND THE CHILDREN, THE COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO REGISTERED RUNNERS, WHEELCHAIR DIVISION ATHLETES & OFFICIAL RACE PERSONNEL. NO CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD ARE ALLOWED ON THE RACE COURSE IN ANY TYPE OF BABY STROLLERS/JOGGERS OR BABY CARRIERS. DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS JUMP IN TO FINISH WITH YOU. UNREGISTERED PARTICIPANTS, UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES, BABY STROLLERS/JOGGERS, ROLLER BLADES, IN-LINE SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, PETS AND BICYCLES ARE ALSO PROHIBITED IN THE RACE AND WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE RACE COURSE. BIB NUMBERS MUST BE VISIBLE ON ALL PARTICIPANTS. ONLY THE REGISTERED RUNNER WILL BE PERMITTED TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE. NO BACKPACKS WILL BE ALLOWED. WE ASK YOUR COOPERATION. FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS, RESIDENTS AND RACE PERSONNEL, THERE IS A 90 MINUTE TIME LIMIT FOR THE FIVE MILE RUN (18 MIN/MILE PACE MAXIMUM).

RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE. WILL ONLY BE POSTPONED IF WEATHER IS A DANGER TO PARTICIPANTS (LIGHTNING, HURRICANE). NO REFUNDS.



INFORMATION

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 BELMAR 5 MILE OVERALL WINNERS:
1ST PLACE - ALEX CARIDEO
1ST FEMALE - ERIKA FLUEHR
2024 BELMAR 5 MILE BY THE NUMBERS:
1ST PLACE - ALEX CARIDEO, MORRISVILLE, PA - TIME: 25:37 PACE: 5:08
1ST FEMALE - ERIKA FLUEHR, ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - TIME: 28:21 PACE: 5:36 OVERALL PLACE: 17TH
3005: NUMBER REGISTERED
2501: NUMBER OF FINISHERS
1278: NUMBER OF MALE FINISHERS
1223: NUMBER OF FEMALE FINISHERS
6: AGE OF THE YOUNGEST RUNNER - GAVIN LAVERTY, TIME: 58:49 MIN, 1814TH PLACE OVERALL
88: AGE OF THE OLDEST RUNNER - OLIE NELSON, TIME: 1 HOUR 13 MIN, 2280TH PLACE OVERALL
3: NUMBER OF BELMAR RESIDENTS - TOP 3 OVERALL IN AGE GROUPS
231: NUMBER OF BELMAR RESIDENTS WHO CROSSED THE FINISH LINE
23: NUMBER OF STATES PARTICIPANTS HAILED FROM
395: DONATIONS TOTALING $5570.00
344: KID'S RACES REGISTRATIONS

Races

  • Belmar 5 Mile Run

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 30th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.00

    *Five Mile cut off time is 9:30am Please check that your information such as your email address and mailing address is correct before processing your registration. Make sure you include your apartment number if you have one.
  • Belmar 5 Wheelchair

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 30th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.00

  • Belmar 5 Kid's Races

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 29th August 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    $17.50

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Ocean & 2nd Ave, Belmar, 07719, NJ, United States

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