Weather Update #3: the 2017 Run for the Animals 5K has been postponed by a week because of the forecast high winds.  The new date and time will be Saturday, May 20 at 9:00 am 

Take Mom to the beach for Mother's Day Weekend, save animals in need, enjoy an awesome buffet and run a 5K - ALL AT THE SAME TIME!  

Close to everywhere.  Just 8 minutes from the Harrah's , Borgata & Golden Nugget Casinos in Atlantic City. 

Awesome post-race buffet by Laguna Grill and Rum Bar.  Possibly the best post-race buffet of any race in New Jersey!  ($5 fee for buffet for non-participants)

• The Marine Mammal Stranding Center has responded to over 4,800 strandings of whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles that have washed ashore, over the years throughout New Jersey.  

This is a 5K Race with Chip Timing and Results Kiosks by SpectaSport - "Contemporary Timing for a Connected World".  Results available on kiosks instantly upon finishing!  Online results published and updated while race is in progress!
 
Marine Mammal Stranding Center T-Shirt available for all entries rec'd by April 22!  Walkers welcome (must finish in 50 minutes to get official time).  We are aiming for 225 entries this year.

HOW TO RACE FOR FREE:  Become a Fundraiser when you enter.  Fundraisers who raise at least $200 in online donations get their entry fee refunded!

Race Date: Saturday May 13, 2017 at 9:00 am (Registration/Packet Pickup begins @ 7:30)

Location Laguna Grill & Rum Bar, 1400 Ocean Ave., Brigantine

Prizes: First Overall Male and Female, plus top three in Age Groups (M/F) for 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+  (walkers welcome, but you must finish 5K within 37 minutes to be eligible for awards)
 
Race Central located at Laguna Grill, 1400 Ocean Avenue, Brigantine, NJ  08203
 
After April 22, and on race day, registration increases to $30.  Race day registration begins at 7:30 am.  Save money and click "Sign Up" (above) to enter now.