JSRC New Year’s Eve 2 Mile Twilight Fun Run/Walk & Party

  • Date Wed 31st December 2025
  • Time 4:00PM EST
  • Location Manasquan, New Jersey
  • Price $22.20 - $32.80
  • Races 2 races

Event summary

Join the excitement at the 22nd Annual JSRC New Year’s Eve 2-Mile Twilight Fun Run/Walk & Party on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in beautiful Manasquan, Monmouth. Kicking off at 4:00 PM from Leggett's Sand Bar, this festive event invites runners, walkers, and friends of all ages to celebrate the end of 2025 and the start of a new year. Lace up your sneakers for a delightful 2-mile course along the picturesque beachfront and local streets, where course marshals will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

After the run, participants can indulge in a complimentary buffet at Leggett's Sand Bar, making it the perfect way to refuel before the evening celebrations. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kickstart your New Year’s resolutions while supporting local charities, as proceeds will benefit Manasquan Cares and the Manasquan Food Pantry. Registration is open online until December 28, 2025, or in person on race day, so gather your friends and family and join in the fun as we run into 2026 together!

Organiser's Description

22ND ANNUAL JSRC NEW YEARS EVE TWILIGHT 2-MILE FUN RUN/WALK & PARTY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 | 4:00 P.M. | LEGGETTS SAND BAR, 217 FIRST AVE., MANASQUAN, NJ

RUNNING IN THE NEW YEAR - A JSRC TRADITION

OUT WITH 2025, IN WITH 2026! ITS TIME TO THINK ABOUT YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS. WITH ALL THE FOOD AND DRINK WE HAVE CONSUMED OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS, YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER STARTING 2026 OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT WITH SOME EXTRA STEPS!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 22ND ANNUAL NEW YEARS EVE TWILIGHT 2-MILE FUN RUN/WALK & PARTY HOSTED BY THE JERSEY SHORE RUNNING CLUB ON THE BEAUTIFUL MANASQUAN BEACHFRONT AND LOCAL STREETS. THIS JSRC TRADITION HAS BROUGHT SMILES TO THE THOUSANDS WHO HAVE RUN IT IN THE PAST. A 4:00 PM START TIME ALLOWS FOR A LITTLE RECOVERY TIME BEFORE YOUR LATE NIGHT PARTYING. THIS IS A SAFE AND HAPPY CELEBRATORY FUN RUN WITH COURSE MARSHALS AT SELECTED LOCATIONS. RUNNERS, WALKERS AND FRIENDS ARE ALL WELCOME! YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A JSRC MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE. DUE TO SAFETY & INSURANCE CONCERNS WE MUST PROHIBIT STROLLERS,BABY JOGGERS & PETS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. THERE WILL BE A FREE BUFFET FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AT LEGGETT'S SAND BAR FOLLOWING THE RUN/WALK.

JSRC IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE MANASQUAN CARES AND MANASQUAN FOOD PANTRY. PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS.

MANASQUAN CARES - MANASQUAN CARES IS A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION THAT STRIVES TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN OR HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE TO RELIEVE HUMAN SUFFERING CAUSED BY NATURAL DISASTERS OR OTHER EMERGENCY HARDSHIPS.

MANASQUAN FOOD PANTRY - MANASQUANFOODPANTRY.ORG - THE MANASQUAN FOOD PANTRY EXISTS TO PROVIDE JERSEY SHORE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF SUPPORT. WE DEMONSTRATE A COMMITMENT BY PROMOTING GOODWILL AND FRIENDSHIP WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, AND CREATING A SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THOSE IN NEED BY OFFERING A SUPPLY OF BASIC FOODS FOR EACH CLIENT AND/OR FAMILY PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. ASSISTANCE IS ALWAYS PROVIDED AS NEEDED, BE IT TEMPORARY OR ONGOING.

REGISTRATION AND FEES

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 AT JSRC.ORG OR RUNSIGNUP/JSRC TWILIGHT RUN OR IN PERSON AT LEGGETTS ON DECEMBER 31 PRIOR TO THE RUN/WALK. NO MAIL IN ENTRY.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (10/1 THROUGH 10/31/2024) - $30.00 (JSRC MEMBERS - $25.00)
PRE-REGISTRATION (11/1 THROUGH 12/29/2024) - $35.00
RACE DAY REGISTRATION (12/31/2024) - $40.00
PARTY ONLY (INCLUDES TEE SHIRT & BUFFET) - $20.00

RACE DAY SCHEDULE - 12/31

BIB & T-SHIRT PICK UP AND POST REGISTRATION AT LEGGETT'S SAND BAR - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
TEE SHIRTS FOR ALL PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 12/28. TEE SHIRTS FOR POST REGISTRANTS (12/31) ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
2 MILE RUN/WALK WILL START AT 4:00 PM
POST RUN/WALK PARTY AT LEGGETT'S SAND BAR - FREE BUFFET



DIRECTIONS TO LEGGETT'S SAND BAR

HIGHWAY 71 TO MAIN ST, MANASQUAN

FROM NORTH - TURN LEFT ON MAIN ST

FROM SOUTH - TURN RIGHT ONTO MAIN ST

CONTINUE EAST ON MAIN ST TO FIRST AVE

LEGGETT'S IS ON RIGHT STREET

PARKING ON STREET AND LEGGETT'S REAR PARKING LOT

Races

  • Twilight Fun Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Tee Shirt

    Wed 31st December 2025 (4:00PM EST)

    $32.80

    OPENS 01 OCT
  • Twilight Party Only

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Long Sleeve Tee Shirt

    Wed 31st December 2025 (4:00PM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 01 OCT

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Leggett's Sand Bar, 217 1st Ave, Manasquan, 08736, NJ, United States

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