Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park)
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Ocean, New Jersey
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 3rd Annual Ocean Parks 5K on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in beautiful Ocean Township, Monmouth! Participants will have the chance to run or walk along the scenic trails of Joe Palaia Park, making this event a perfect blend of community spirit and outdoor enjoyment.
Registration kicks off at approximately 7:30 AM, and all participants will be rewarded with a runner's medal, with additional prizes for the top finishers in each age group. Be sure to register before August 31st to secure your event t-shirt! This year, please note the new start/finish line location—parking will be at Dow Ave Elementary School, where friendly volunteers will assist you in finding the new check-in area. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness and camaraderie while supporting outdoor recreation improvements in the Township of Ocean!
Registration kicks off at approximately 7:30 AM, and all participants will be rewarded with a runner's medal, with additional prizes for the top finishers in each age group. Be sure to register before August 31st to secure your event t-shirt! This year, please note the new start/finish line location—parking will be at Dow Ave Elementary School, where friendly volunteers will assist you in finding the new check-in area. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness and camaraderie while supporting outdoor recreation improvements in the Township of Ocean!
Organiser's Description
3rd Annual "Ocean Parks 5k". Run or Walk through the scenic trails of Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township. The money raised will go towards outdoor recreation improvements for the Township of Ocean.
NOTE: _THERE WILL BE A NEW START/FINISH LINE LOCATION THIS YEAR. WE REQUEST ALL RUNNERS PARK AT THE DOW AVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PRESENT TO GUIDE YOU TO THE NEW CHECK-IN LOCATION._
(Parking address for GPS location: 555 Dow Ave. Oakhurst, NJ 07755)
Check-in/Registration will begin at approximately 7:30AM.
All participants will receive a runner's medal. (Those registered before Aug. 31st will be guaranteed an event t-shirt/limited quantities available)
Awards to the top finishers in each age group.
NOTE: _THERE WILL BE A NEW START/FINISH LINE LOCATION THIS YEAR. WE REQUEST ALL RUNNERS PARK AT THE DOW AVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PRESENT TO GUIDE YOU TO THE NEW CHECK-IN LOCATION._
(Parking address for GPS location: 555 Dow Ave. Oakhurst, NJ 07755)
Check-in/Registration will begin at approximately 7:30AM.
All participants will receive a runner's medal. (Those registered before Aug. 31st will be guaranteed an event t-shirt/limited quantities available)
Awards to the top finishers in each age group.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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