Run The Hook 5k/10k

Sunday, May 11, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Highlands, New Jersey

$32.80–$64.60 · 3 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the 10th Annual Run The Hook 5K/10K on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the stunning Highlands of Monmouth in Sandy Hook National Park, NJ! This exciting event features both a 5K and 10K race, allowing runners of all levels to enjoy a beautiful course set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and Sandy Hook Bay. With a cap of 700 participants and a start time of 8:00 AM, this race promises an intimate and exhilarating experience for all.

As you cross the finish line, you'll be greeted with a commemorative pint glass, a stylish t-shirt, and the satisfaction of knowing that a portion of your entry fee supports the local non-profit CLEAN OCEAN ACTION. This organization is dedicated to protecting our precious waterways from pollution and industrialization. Plus, Run The Hook is proud to be a single-use plastic free event, aligning with our mission to keep our beaches and oceans clean. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic community event—register early to secure your spot and help us make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!

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Races

5k

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

Includes race registration, closed course, t-shirt, and finisher's glass.

8:00 AM EDT

$54.00

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10k

Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

Runners only. 90 min course limit. Includes race registration, closed course, t-shirt, and finisher's glass.

8:00 AM EDT

$64.60

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Kids Run

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

NEW in 2025! Get the whole family involved on Mother's Day with the Kids Run. Age specific distances to be announced. Open to ages 5-12. 5-7: 40 yd 7-9: 60 yd 10-12: 100 yd

8:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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Organiser's description

*UPDATE FOR 2025*

Due to upcoming construction projects on Sandy Hook in 2025, National Park Service has requested we use a modified course from previous years. There will also be a cap on attendance at 700 participants and a start time of 8:00 AM. Rather than set time periods for Early Bird pricing, this year the price increase will be based on ticket allotment quantities.

The 10th Annual Run The Hook is a 5K/10K race at Sandy Hook National Park, NJ in support of local non-profit CLEAN OCEAN ACTION. All runners receive a commemorative pint glass as they cross the finish line in addition to a t-shirt, closed course on Sandy Hook National Park, and chip timed results.

A portion of proceeds from the race go directly to the organization so they can continue to work to improve the quality of our local bodies of water and protect them from pollution and industrialization. The race is fittingly situated on a less than 1 mile wide peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Sandy Hook Bay giving runners an opportunity to run in a truly unique and natural setting.

Run The Hook is proud to be a single-use plastic free event as part of our mission to rid the beaches and oceans of plastic litter and pollution.

Advanced bib and shirt pick up will be at Road Runner Sports on Saturday, May 10th from 11 AM - 2 PM. Same day pick up will be available starting at 7:30 AM in the start/finish area. You are able to pick up for multiple runners if you have their bib numbers. Bibs will be assigned at check-in.

Kids Run distances: 5-7 40 yds, 7-9 60 yds, 10-12 100 yds

For more information on the race, please visit www.runthehooknj.com