JSRC New Year’s Eve 2 Mile Twilight Fun Run/Walk & Party
- Date Thu 31st December 2026
- Time 4:00PM EST
- Location Manasquan, New Jersey
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year at the 23rd Annual JSRC New Year’s Eve 2 Mile Twilight Fun Run/Walk & Party on Thursday, December 31, 2026! Taking place at Leggett's Sand Bar in beautiful Manasquan, Monmouth, this festive event kicks off at 4:00 PM, offering the perfect way to get active and connect with friends and family before the midnight celebrations begin.
Join runners and walkers of all skill levels for this delightful 2-mile course along the stunning Manasquan beachfront and local streets. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this fun run is an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself, meet new people, and enjoy a healthy start to your New Year’s resolutions. After the race, participants can indulge in a free buffet at Leggett's Sand Bar, creating a joyful atmosphere to ring in 2027. Don’t miss this chance to support local organizations while having a blast—register early for the best rates and secure your hoodie as one of the first 500 participants!
Join runners and walkers of all skill levels for this delightful 2-mile course along the stunning Manasquan beachfront and local streets. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this fun run is an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself, meet new people, and enjoy a healthy start to your New Year’s resolutions. After the race, participants can indulge in a free buffet at Leggett's Sand Bar, creating a joyful atmosphere to ring in 2027. Don’t miss this chance to support local organizations while having a blast—register early for the best rates and secure your hoodie as one of the first 500 participants!
Organiser's Description
23RD ANNUAL JSRC NEW YEARS EVE TWILIGHT 2-MILE FUN RUN/WALK & PARTY
DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 | 4:00 P.M.
LOCATION: LEGGETTS SAND BAR, 217 FIRST AVE., MANASQUAN, NJ
RUNNING IN THE NEW YEAR - A JSRC FESTIVE TRADITION TO SPREAD CHEER AND SUPPORT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP OTHERS IN NEED.
OUT WITH 2026, IN WITH 2027! SOON IT WILL BE TIME TO START MAKING THOSE NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS. ONE GREAT HEALTHY WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT IS TO BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OUT TO THE 2026 NEW YEAR'S EVE TWILIGHT RUN!
JOIN US FOR THE 23RD 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. A 4:00 PM START TIME ALLOWS FOR A LITTLE RECOVERY TIME BEFORE YOUR LATE NIGHT PARTYING. PERFECT FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS LOOKING TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE. WHETHER YOU'RE AN EXPERIENCED RUNNER OR JUST STARTING OUT, THIS IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND HAVE FUN! YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A JSRC MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE. THERE WILL BE A FREE BUFFET FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AT LEGGETT'S SAND BAR FOLLOWING THE RUN/WALK.
THIS IS A SAFE AND HAPPY CELEBRATORY FUN RUN WITH COURSE MARSHALS AT SELECTED LOCATIONS. DUE TO SAFETY & INSURANCE CONCERNS WE MUST PROHIBIT STROLLERS,BABY JOGGERS & PETS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
EARLY-BIRD (10/1 THROUGH 10/31/2026) - $30.00 (JSRC MEMBERS - $5 DISCOUNT THROUGH 11/15)
PRE-REGISTRATION (11/1 THROUGH 12/30/2026) - $35.00
RACE DAY REGISTRATION (12/31/2026) - $40.00
PARTY ONLY (INCLUDES TEE SHIRT & BUFFET) - $20.00
RACE DAY SCHEDULE - 12/31
BIB & HOODIE PICK UP AND LATE REGISTRATION AT LEGGETT'S SAND BAR - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
HOODIES FOR THE FIRST 500 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS. LATE REGISTRANTS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
2 MILE RUN/WALK WILL START AT 4:00 PM
POST RUN/WALK PARTY AT LEGGETT'S SAND BAR - FREE BUFFET
JSRC IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO IGA NEPHROPATHY FOUNDATION, MANASQUAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY AND MANASQUAN PBA K9. PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS.
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
DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 | 4:00 P.M.
LOCATION: LEGGETTS SAND BAR, 217 FIRST AVE., MANASQUAN, NJ
RUNNING IN THE NEW YEAR - A JSRC FESTIVE TRADITION TO SPREAD CHEER AND SUPPORT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP OTHERS IN NEED.
OUT WITH 2026, IN WITH 2027! SOON IT WILL BE TIME TO START MAKING THOSE NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS. ONE GREAT HEALTHY WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT IS TO BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OUT TO THE 2026 NEW YEAR'S EVE TWILIGHT RUN!
JOIN US FOR THE 23RD 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. A 4:00 PM START TIME ALLOWS FOR A LITTLE RECOVERY TIME BEFORE YOUR LATE NIGHT PARTYING. PERFECT FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS LOOKING TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE. WHETHER YOU'RE AN EXPERIENCED RUNNER OR JUST STARTING OUT, THIS IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND HAVE FUN! YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A JSRC MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE. THERE WILL BE A FREE BUFFET FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AT LEGGETT'S SAND BAR FOLLOWING THE RUN/WALK.
THIS IS A SAFE AND HAPPY CELEBRATORY FUN RUN WITH COURSE MARSHALS AT SELECTED LOCATIONS. DUE TO SAFETY & INSURANCE CONCERNS WE MUST PROHIBIT STROLLERS,BABY JOGGERS & PETS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
EARLY-BIRD (10/1 THROUGH 10/31/2026) - $30.00 (JSRC MEMBERS - $5 DISCOUNT THROUGH 11/15)
PRE-REGISTRATION (11/1 THROUGH 12/30/2026) - $35.00
RACE DAY REGISTRATION (12/31/2026) - $40.00
PARTY ONLY (INCLUDES TEE SHIRT & BUFFET) - $20.00
RACE DAY SCHEDULE - 12/31
BIB & HOODIE PICK UP AND LATE REGISTRATION AT LEGGETT'S SAND BAR - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
HOODIES FOR THE FIRST 500 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS. LATE REGISTRANTS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
2 MILE RUN/WALK WILL START AT 4:00 PM
POST RUN/WALK PARTY AT LEGGETT'S SAND BAR - FREE BUFFET
JSRC IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO IGA NEPHROPATHY FOUNDATION, MANASQUAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY AND MANASQUAN PBA K9. PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS.
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
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