What to Know
We can’t wait to see you on the Ocean Grove boardwalk on Saturday 10/26!
Here's everything you need to have a great event day whether you are racing in the 5K, walking the 2 Mile, or sprinting in the Kids Fun Run.
Check-In:
- Help us expedite the check-in lines by having your confirmation email open on your phone and scrolled to the QR code (it's ok if you can't find it, just give us your name instead)!
- Please note that participant size requests were accepted through Thursday evening. If you registered on Friday or on event day, welcome! We will ask you to go to the Unreserved Shirts/Exchange area after receiving your bib. If we don't have your size when you check-in, please check back after 9:45 as we will release unclaimed pre-ordered shirts at that time.
- Wear your assigned bib # on the front of your shirt. 5K #s will have a timing chip on the back.
Start Times:
Location & Parking:
- Our event venue is located across from 21 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove, NJ at the Auditorium Pavilion. Registration, refreshments, awards, giveaways, our Kick-Off and Closing Celebrations will all be held around this pavilion.
- Our start and finish areas are located 2 blocks away on the Boardwalk at the Boardwalk Pavilion.
- Street parking is available throughout Ocean Grove. Please be mindful of all posted signs and residential driveways.
- Find a map here.
Arrival Time:
- Check-In and New Registration will open at 8:00am.
- We recommend arriving 45 minutes to 1 hour before your start time to have enough time for check-in, returning items to your vehicle, hydrating, warming-up, using the restroom, etc.
- And you won’t want to miss our Kick-Off Celebration starting at 9:00am!
Bring Your Coats to Donate:
- 🌟 Don't forget to bring your new or gently used winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves to donate for our annual Coat Giveaway! Look for our collection bins near registration! 🌟
Health & Safety:
- Your health and safety is our priority.
- Only attend if you are feeling 100% healthy and are prepared to run or walk your distance.
- Remember to allow others their personal space and to sanitize.
- Stay hydrated!
Prizes:
- JSRM always offers amazing prizes in a tricky-tray format available for all participants and volunteers to win! You will receive raffle tickets upon check-in. Keep one of each as a record of your ticket #s and drop the others in the buckets corresponding to the prizes you'd like most to win.
- Winners will begin to be called at 10:30 a.m. and you must be present to win! Have those tickets ready!
Water, Sustainability, & Recycling:
- Always remember to hydrate!
- We encourage you to bring a hydration pack or favorite water bottle to alleviate any congestion near the water station(s) and to reduce our environmental impact. We will have igloo water containers available for you to refill your bottle.
- We will also have an ample supply of individual sealed water bottles at the event site should you forget!
- The course water station will have poured cups. Alternatively, you can bring your own water or take a water bottle from the event site.
- We are now accepting your Tyvek bib numbers for recycling! If you don't want to keep your bib, drop it off back by check-in. We'll also take any old bibs you may want to recycle.
- Orange bins are for trash going to the landfill. White bins are for Plastic Bottle Recycling Only. If you have additional recycling, please deposit it back near check-in as we can't comingle recyclables on-site. Please mind the recycling and trash signs and do your part to ensure we can recycle all of our plastic water bottles.
The Boardwalk Course:
- An absolutely stunning course for both the 5K and 2M with beach and ocean views!
- Please be aware that inclement weather can make the boards slippery in certain areas.
5K Times, Results & Awards:
- Preliminary times can be found at BestRace.com/mobile once you finish.
- Final results can be found here.
- Awards to Top 3 overall m/f and Top 3 in each 5 year age group m/f (14 & under, 15-19, etc. through 90+).
Bring your Team Along:
- Your friends and family can still join the event! Online pre-registration is open until Thursday 10/24 at 11:59 p.m. Get the best price and save time on race day by pre-registering!
- We are offering on-site registration on Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m.
- Our virtual 5k runner registration is open online through Saturday 10/26.
- Spectators are welcome as well!
Rain or Shine
- Check the weather report and prepare accordingly!
Please reach out to us if you have unanswered questions or concerns after checking at www.runsignup.com/JSRM5K. We’re looking forward to a safe, fun, fit, and healthy morning together!
