OCNJ Half Marathon, 10 Mile & 5K
OCNJ Half Marathon,
10-Miler and 5K
September 21, 2025
Ocean City's premier race event showcases the boardwalk, downtown and ocean views along a fast and flat course. Event includes 10-miler and a 5K. The race was named the Best New Jersey Half Marathon for 2024.
RACE AND COURSE INFORMATION
- When: 8:30 a.m. (Half Marathon and 10-Miler); 8:40 a.m. (5K)
- Where: Ocean City Music Pier (Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk)
- Half Marathon: Course Map
- 10-Miler: Course Map
- 5K: Course Map
- 2024 Athlete Information: 2024 ANNUAL OCNJ HALF MARATHON - Athlete Guide
- 2024 Race Day FAQs: Click Here
REGISTRATION
Registration opens Feb. 1, 2025
Register here - OCNJ.RecDesk.COM
Half Marathon Fees
- Feb. 1 to July 15: $60
- July 16 to Sept. 15: $70
- Sept. 16 - 17 online until 4pm: $80
- Sept. 19 and 20 (in-person registration at pre-packet pick-up only): $80
- No race-day registration
10-Mile Run/Walk Fees
- Feb. 1 to July 15: $40
- July 16 to Sept. 15: $50
- Sept. 16 - 17 online until 4pm: $60
- Sept. 20 and 21 (in-person registration at pre-packet pick-up only): $60
- No race-day registration
5K Run/Walk Fees
- Feb. 1 to July 15: $20
- July 16 to Sept. 15: $25
- Sept. 16 - 17 online until 4pm: $30
- Sept. 19 and 20 (in-person registration at pre-packet pick-up only): $35
- Race day (Sept. 21): $35
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
- Aquatic and Fitness Center (1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City)
- Friday, Sept. 19, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 20, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Ocean City Music Pier (Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace)
- Sunday, Sept. 21, 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.
All proceeds benefit Ocean City Recreation Scholarships and Programs. Entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
AWARD CATEGORIES
- Half Marathon:
- Overall: Top 3 Overall Male, Female & Non-Binary. Top 3 are $ prizes. 1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100 (overall awards will be based on gun time for overall winners).
- Age group: Top three in the following age groups: 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-and-over.
(Age group awards will be based on chip time.) - 10-Mile Walk/Run: Non- Competitive. Times will be posted.
- 5K:
- Overall: Top Overall Male, Female & Non-Binary (overall awards will be based on gun time for overall winners).
- Age group: Top three in the following age groups: 9-and-under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-and-over.
(Age group awards will be based on chip time.)
RACE RESULTS
MORE INFORMATION
- Race Contact: recreation@ocnj.us or 609-398-6900
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