Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k

Sunday, November 29, 2026

10:00 AM EST

Middletown Twp, New Jersey

$41.28 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Navesink Challenge, a thrilling Thanksgiving weekend tradition set to take place on Sunday, November 29, 2026, in beautiful Middletown Township, Monmouth. This exciting event offers two race distances: a challenging 12k starting at 10 AM and a fun 5k kicking off at 10:10 AM. Runners and spectators alike can soak in the festive atmosphere as they participate in this community celebration of health and fitness.

Don't miss the bib and shirt pickup leading up to the event, available at Birdsmouth Brewing on November 27 and at the M.Y.A.A. Little League Field Clubhouse on November 28 and the morning of the race. After the race, join the afterparty at Birdsmouth Brewing, where runners and volunteers can enjoy a complimentary beer, delicious food, and exciting raffle prizes from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Mark your calendars and be part of this vibrant community event that supports local charities while promoting an active lifestyle!

Races

12k Race

Incl. $3.28 Fee & T-Shirt

There will be a strict 1 HOUR, 55 MINUTE time limit on this race for the 12k. Roads will be reopened at 12pm. You will be removed from the course if you are still on the course at 11:55am!

10:00 AM EST

$41.28

Register
5k Race

Incl. $3.28 Fee & T-Shirt

10:10 AM EST

$41.28

Register

Organiser's description

PRESENTED BY

THE JERSEY SHORE RUNNING CLUB

A THANKSGIVING WEEKEND TRADITION!!

NOVEMBER 29, 2026

10AM - 12K

10:10AM - 5K

BIB/SHIRT PICKUP

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 - BIRDSMOUTH BREWING - 6:30PM THRU 8:30PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - 1PM THRU 4PM - M.Y.A.A. LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD CLUBHOUSE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH - 8AM THRU 9:50AM - M.Y.A.A. LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD CLUBHOUSE

M.Y.A.A. CLUBHOUSE IS LOCATED @ BODMAN PARK, MARKET STREET, RED BANK - RIGHT NEXT TO THE LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD.

ALL AWARDS AND/OR SHIRTS NOT CLAIMED DAY OF RACE ARE GIVEN TO LOCAL CHARITIES.

THERE ARE NO MAILINGS OF ANY KIND.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS / DEFERRALS / CREDITS GIVEN.

AFTERPARTY @ BIRDSMOUTH BREWING

1 COMPLIMENTARY BEER TO RUNNERS/VOLUNTEERS ONLY

FOOD / RAFFLE PRIZES

TEAM AWARD RECOGNITION

675 OCEANPORT WAY
OCEANPORT

12:30 - 3:30PM

JOIN US!

THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETOWN PROHIBITS DRONES, STROLLERS, WHEELCHAIRS, BIKES, AND DOGS.

SERVICE ANIMAL? PLEASE CONTACT US SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!

HEY, WE DON'T MAKE THE RULES, WE JUST FOLLOW THEM...