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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | 1 Mile | Jun 27, 20278:00 AM | $10 | – |
| 5K RUCK | 5K | Jun 27, 20278:30 AM | $35$45 after Feb 14, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Jun 27, 20278:30 AM | $35$45 after Feb 14, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Jun 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Jersey runs 32:16, about 10:23 a mile, based on 598 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:02 and men in 29:30.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:29 AM, and the 1 mile starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
536 Hillside Ave, Pine Beach, NJ 08741
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 (JLD Event Management and Timing) for Ocean Running Club's Pine Beach 5k & 1 Mile Run AND 5k RUCK. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 21:31 or better, the top quarter in 25:33, and half the field in 30:32; the last tenth came in after 46:04.
At the 2026 1 mile, the fastest tenth finished in 7:29 or better, the top quarter in 8:12, and half the field in 9:25; the last tenth came in after 15:16.
At the 2026 5K RUCK, the fastest tenth finished in 30:02 or better, the top quarter in 30:50, and half the field in 43:42; the last tenth came in after 50:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:17 | 21:44 |
| 20-29 | 29:41 | 19:14 |
| 30-39 | 25:01 | 17:20 |
| 40-49 | 22:23 | 20:53 |
| 50-59 | 24:08 | 22:28 |
| 60-69 | 29:29 | 25:03 |
| 70+ | n/a | 29:15 |
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 42 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 247 to 305 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:14 to 30:32.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 305 (-8%) | 30:32 | under 21:31 | 15:51 |
| 2025 | 330 (-7%) | 32:32 | under 22:21 | 16:06 |
| 2024 | 356 (+66%) | 34:02 | under 24:04 | 16:28 |
| 2023 | 214 (-13%) | 29:57 | under 21:35 | 15:59 |
| 2022 | 247 | 30:14 | under 23:05 | 16:22 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:33, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
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 June 27 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 99°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Ocean Running Club's Pine Beach 5k & 1 Mile Run AND 5k RUCK cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
If you are planning on registering on Race Day this is an option however, you are NOT GUARANTEED a shirt. Registration will only be possible through using your phone and going to RunSignUp.com and using a credit card. NO CASH.
Course
This shows vendor locations, post race snacks and registration.
Parking and travel
Runners/Spectators. There are two lots in town that you can utilize for parking on race morning. Either Hillside and Huntington by the Pine Beach Chapel (please be respectful of church attendants that use it as well), or Avon and Riverside…
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Mark your calendar for June 28, 2026 and come run with us!!! The beachside town of Pine Beach offers a fast and mostly flat road course.
Registration is available online until race morning. ( Race morning is through credit card on Run Sign UP only! NO CASH)
Beginning at 7:00 am at Vista Park you can check in. It is easiest if you show your RunSignUp registration on your phone.
1 Mile participants will receive their finish time through Run Sign Up. There are finisher awards and overall male/female, but not for age group.
There will be a LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT to sign up before Feb 14th!