Simon's Heart of a Champion 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Surf City, New Jersey
- Price $48.70 - $59.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a wonderful day of community spirit and fitness at the inaugural Simon's Heart of a Champion 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 8 AM in the scenic Surf City, NJ! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate in a certified 5K course that winds through the charming streets of Surf City, beginning and ending at the Surf City Fire House.
All proceeds will benefit the Simon J. Mariani Foundation, which provides educational scholarships and financial relief to those in need, and the Surf City Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Co #1, which serves the community with essential emergency services. Participants can look forward to receiving race shirts if they register by April 1, 2026, and every finisher will be awarded a medal! Plus, there will be prizes for the top male and female finishers overall, as well as for top finishers in various age categories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local causes while enjoying a day of fun and fitness in beautiful Surf City! Virtual race options are also available for those who prefer to participate from home.
All proceeds will benefit the Simon J. Mariani Foundation, which provides educational scholarships and financial relief to those in need, and the Surf City Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Co #1, which serves the community with essential emergency services. Participants can look forward to receiving race shirts if they register by April 1, 2026, and every finisher will be awarded a medal! Plus, there will be prizes for the top male and female finishers overall, as well as for top finishers in various age categories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local causes while enjoying a day of fun and fitness in beautiful Surf City! Virtual race options are also available for those who prefer to participate from home.
Organiser's Description
The inaugural Simons Heart of a Champion 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8AM. All proceeds from the event will equally benefit the Simon J. Mariani Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) and the Surf City Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Co #1 (Fire Department), both IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) not for-profit organizations.
The Foundation awards educational scholarships and hardship financial relief distributions to needy individuals. The Fire Department provides fire, water rescue, and EMS services year-round to residents of Surf City and the surrounding communities. During 2025 they responded to approximately 1,000 total fire, water rescue and EMS occurrences.
A great flat course through the shore town streets of Surf City, NJ; a certified distance of 5K and route that starts and ends at the Surf City Fire House. ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE WELCOME!
Race shirts will be provided to all participants that register by 4/1/2026. All participants will receive a finisher medal!
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall Male and Female finishers as well as the top 1 Male and Female finishers in 10 year age groups.
Packet Pick-Up available at the Surf City Fire House, 713 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, NJ
* Friday, 4/24/2026, 3-7pm
* Saturday (Race Day), 4/25/2026, starting at 6am
A virtual race option is also available.
The Foundation awards educational scholarships and hardship financial relief distributions to needy individuals. The Fire Department provides fire, water rescue, and EMS services year-round to residents of Surf City and the surrounding communities. During 2025 they responded to approximately 1,000 total fire, water rescue and EMS occurrences.
A great flat course through the shore town streets of Surf City, NJ; a certified distance of 5K and route that starts and ends at the Surf City Fire House. ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE WELCOME!
Race shirts will be provided to all participants that register by 4/1/2026. All participants will receive a finisher medal!
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall Male and Female finishers as well as the top 1 Male and Female finishers in 10 year age groups.
Packet Pick-Up available at the Surf City Fire House, 713 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, NJ
* Friday, 4/24/2026, 3-7pm
* Saturday (Race Day), 4/25/2026, starting at 6am
A virtual race option is also available.
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Surf City Fire House, 713 Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, 08008, NJ, United States
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