Schedule of Events

Friday May 24th:
> 6:00 pm Kids Races (Start line Ocean & Atlantic Avenues)
> 10 am to 8 pm PM Packet Pickup for SL5 at the Spring Lake train station.

Saturday May 25th:
> 6:00 AM Packet Pickup
> 8:00 AM Roads on race course will be closed to traffic. Get there before 8 if you want to park close to the start.
> 8:30 AM Start of 5 mile race (Start line at Ocean & Sussex Avenues)
> Post-Race Beginning-of-Summer Party!

News & Updates

The 2013 Spring Lake 5 Mile Run will be held on Saturday, May 25th.

THE 2013 SPRING LAKE FIVE HAS REACHED ENTRY LIMIT AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

Runners bib packets were mailed to registered runners May 6. Please check you bib for accuracy. Click here if your bib is missing or lost.

All registered runners are encouraged to pick up their shirt and bag during pre-race pickup to avoid security-related delays on race day.

The Spring Lake Five Mile run on Saturday May 25th is looking for volunteer groups to help with the race. Donation will be made to your organization and all volunteers receive a t-shirt. Please contact Alicia Kelly at ammk@verizon.net or 732 216 8896.

Overview

In 1977, five hundred runners lined up for the first Spring Lake Five. Thanks to your help, the race has grown into one of the country’s biggest and best running events. Last year, the Friends of the Spring Lake 5, Inc. race raised over $50,000 for Spring Lake Recreation, the numerous volunteer groups that support the event and various charities. Funds were also used in conjunction with the Borough of Spring Lake to finish the work on extending the Spring Lake Boardwalk to enhance the safety of runners and walkers at its north end terminus.

No Headphones, Baby Strollers, In-Line Skates or Pets.
> 2013 5-Mile Race Entry fee is $40. No refunds.
> USATF Certified Course.
> Custom Designed T-Shirts to all entrants, with option t0 upgrade to a technical shirt for additional fee.
> Signature June-to-May calendar and commemorative pint glass for all entrants.
> Medals for all finishers.
> Stoneware Mugs for the top 100 male & top 100 females.
> Digital clock & aid stations at each mile.
> Electronic chip timing.
> Awards to first 10 male & 10 female finishers.
> Awards to first male & female Spring Lake Finishers (must be full-time residents).

Important – No Headphones, Baby Strollers, In-Line Skates or Pets.

Registration Information

THE 2013 SPRING LAKE FIVE HAS REACHED ENTRY LIMIT AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

Registered runners please check the entrants list to review their information

Thanks to The Friends of The Spring Lake 5, a limited number of entries will be available through charitable organizations. A listing of organizations will be posted in mid-February on the Charity Partners page.

Bandits Beware! If you run the race with an invalid number, or someone else’s number and are caught, you will not be allowed to register in the future. If you are not registered and the race is closed, please consider working with one of our charity partners to gain entry. Unregistered runners are prohibited from running the event.

Transfers

If you are registered but are not able to run, you may transfer a valid bib number to someone else. Late mail-in transfers must be postmarked by May 17, and cost $15. Click here to email us if you are registered and unable to run – you must have a person to whom you want to transfer your valid entry.