River to Bay 5K

MAY
2
2026
Take part in the 34th Annual River to Bay 5K on May 2, 2026 in Island Heights, NJ, a USATF certified community race that starts and finishes at the Wanamaker Municipal Complex. Proceeds benefit local youth and charities.
Sat 2 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 34th Annual River to Bay 5K is scheduled as an in-person race on May 2, 2026 in Island Heights, NJ. The event is presented by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Toms River and uses a USATF certified course that starts and finishes at the Wanamaker Municipal Complex. All proceeds benefit local youth and charitable organizations.

Distances and event options:

  • 1 Mile Fun Run
  • 1 Mile Health Walk
  • 5K Run
  • 5K Health Walk
  • T-Shirt Only

Registration, limits and awards

Registration is limited to the first 750 participants. An early bird registration period offers a $10 discount and guarantees a race shirt in the selected size for those who register by the early bird deadline. Race registrations are non-refundable.

Awards for the mile events include top overall male and female and age-group awards with no duplicate awards; all 1 mile fun run participants receive medals. 5K awards include top overall male and female and age-group awards across multiple age brackets, with no duplicate awards. Sponsorship packages are available at multiple levels, and local businesses are listed among past sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Health Walk
5 km
5k Run
1 Mile Fun Run
1 Mile Health Walk

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