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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sep 3, 2027 | ||||
| Belmar 5 Kid's Races | Kids | Sep 3, 20276:30 PM | $15$20 after Jul 1, 2027 | – |
| Saturday, Sep 4, 2027 | ||||
| Belmar 5 Mile Run | 8K | Sep 4, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Belmar 5 Wheelchair | 8K | Sep 4, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Sep 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 8K in New Jersey, which costs $40 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:24 AM, and the Belmar 5 Kid's Races starts at 6:30 PM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Ocean & 2nd Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Elite Racing Systems) for Belmar Five Mile Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 37:07 or better, the top quarter in 42:48, and half the field in 50:09; the last tenth came in after 1:09:51.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 39:14 | 32:54 |
| 20-29 | 31:17 | 24:44 |
| 30-39 | 31:39 | 26:18 |
| 40-49 | 34:17 | 28:57 |
| 50-59 | 35:41 | 31:02 |
| 60-69 | 40:19 | 34:58 |
| 70+ | 55:50 | 42:15 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 77 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 1,640 to 2,916 finishers, and the median time rose from 48:19 to 50:09.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,916 (+9%) | 50:09 | under 37:07 | 24:25 |
| 2025 | 2,678 (+7%) | 48:38 | under 36:18 | 25:03 |
| 2024 | 2,502 (+11%) | 49:53 | under 37:34 | 25:38 |
| 2023 | 2,258 (+14%) | 48:47 | under 36:49 | 24:32 |
| 2022 | 1,973 (+20%) | 49:13 | under 37:05 | 24:35 |
| 2021 | 1,640 | 48:19 | under 36:38 | 24:47 |
From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most New Jersey 8Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 8K field finished under 42:48, against 41:25 in a typical New Jersey 8K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around September 3 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 22% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 88°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Belmar Five Mile Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
T-SHIRT & RACE NUMBER (BIB) PICKUP: Bib and shirt pickups will be available during the hours and locations listed below. To avoid long lines on race day it is strongly encouraged that you pick up your race packet in advance of race day…
Course
Shirt and medal
See attached PDF for past Belmar 5 male/female finisher from 1977-2025. 2025 CHAMPIONS: Overall Winners: Chris DeSousa 25:03/Christiana Rutkowski 28:09. Masters Winners (40 & Over): Terry Davidson 29:07/Kiera Russo 29:59. 2024 Belmar…
Rules and FAQ
50th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run. > USATF Certified Course. > Custom designed technical T-Shirts to all pre-registered entrants through August 30 (August 31 through September 5 while. supplies last). > Medals for all finishers. > Digital…
Rules and FAQ
Belmar 5 Mile Participant Transfer Process. If you are no longer able to participate in the race – transfers can be completed online for a limited time or in person at the bib pickup during race week. Go to www.belmar5.com for the bib…
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Congratulations to the 2026 Belmar 5 Mile Overall Winners:
2026 Belmar 5 Mile by the numbers:
1st Place – Troy Hill, 24, Middletown, NJ - time: 24:24 Pace: 4:53
1st Female – Erika Harkinsova, 36, Bloomfield, CO - time: 28:35 Pace: 5:43 Overall Place: 33rd
3526: Number registered
2916: Number of finishers
1455: Number of male finishers
1461: Number of female finishers
6: Age of the youngest runner – Van Councilor, time: 1 hour 15 min, 2751st place overall
89: Age of the oldest runner – Howard Edelman, time: 1 hour 12 min, 2676th place overall
6: Number of Belmar residents - top 3 overall in age groups
197: Number of Belmar residents who crossed the finish line