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Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park)
Ocean, New Jersey
- Entry
- $25
- Days to go
- 11
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 17, 2026
- Location
- Ocean, New Jersey
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- runsignup.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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3rd Annual "Ocean Parks 5k". Run or Walk through the scenic trails of Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township. The money raised will go towards outdoor recreation improvements for the Township of Ocean.
UPDATE: The course and parking will be the same as previous years.
Check-in/Registration will begin at approximately 7:30AM.
All participants will receive a runner's medal.
Awards to the top finishers in each age group.
Key dates
Registration opens
Jul 4, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 17, 2026
Race day
Oct 17, 2026
Standard ends
Oct 17, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$25
Standard
Ends
Oct 17, 2026
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