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Belmar Five Mile Run 2027

Date
Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, September 3 to 4, 2027
Start time
6:30 PM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $15 · goes up to $20 on Jul 1, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Friday, Sep 3, 2027
Belmar 5 Kid's RacesKidsSep 3, 20276:30 PM$15$20 after Jul 1, 2027–
Saturday, Sep 4, 2027
Belmar 5 Mile Run8KSep 4, 20278:00 AM$35$40 after Jun 1, 2027–
Belmar 5 Wheelchair8KSep 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.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Belmar 5 Kid's Races: $15 until Jun 30, then $20 until Aug 28, then $25 until Sep 3.
  • Belmar 5 Mile Run and Belmar 5 Wheelchair: $35 until May 31, then $40 until Aug 28, then $50 until Sep 4.

Online registration closes Sep 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 8K in New Jersey, which costs $40 right now.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

2,916
finishers
50:09
median (10:02 /mi)
24:25
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
median 50:0928:171:28:40
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Elite Racing Systems) for Belmar Five Mile Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Belmar Five Mile Run?

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.

Third place by age group, 2026 Belmar 5 Mile Run
AgeWomenMen
Under 2039:1432:54
20-2931:1724:44
30-3931:3926:18
40-4934:1728:57
50-5935:4131:02
60-6940:1934:58
70+55:5042:15

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 77 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Belmar Five Mile Run 8K year by year

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.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
20262,916 (+9%)50:09under 37:0724:25
20252,678 (+7%)48:38under 36:1825:03
20242,502 (+11%)49:53under 37:3425:38
20232,258 (+14%)48:47under 36:4924:32
20221,973 (+20%)49:13under 37:0524:35
20211,64048:19under 36:3824:47

From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Belmar Five Mile Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

RACE WEEK SCHEDULE

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

COURSE MAP

COURSE MAP, from the Belmar Five Mile Run page

Shirt and medal

BELMAR 5 PAST WINNERS

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

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

TRANSFERS

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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Race details

Where
Ocean & 2nd Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 10 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
8K, Kids
Editions
2027 (Sep 3, 2027), 2026 (Sep 4, 2026), 2025 (Aug 29, 2025), 2024 (Aug 30, 2024), 2023 (Sep 1, 2023), 2022 (Sep 2, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Belmar Five Mile Run?
It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, September 3 to 4, 2027: Kids on Friday; 8K on Saturday.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $20 on Jul 1, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Sep 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
At $35, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 8K in New Jersey, which costs $40 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
8K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 2,916 runners finished the Belmar 5 Mile Run; the median finish was 50:09 and the winner ran 24:25.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
Ocean & 2nd Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719.

From the organizers

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

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