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The Spring Lake Five Mile Run - May 23, 2026

SORRY the 2026 FIVE MILE RUN registration has reached its limit in record time and is now CLOSED.  We do NOT keep a waiting list.

Kids Race registration is available online until mid-May 13th.  Online registrations received after May 10, 2026, bib numbers will be held at the Spring Lake Train Station for pick-up (they will not be mailed out after May 10, 2026).  

Shirt/Glass pick up and Kids Race registration will be available in person race week at the Spring Lake Train Station at scheduled hours below. Runners - you MUST bring your race bib in order to pick up your shirt and glass.  Kids Race registrations - please bring cash, Venmo or check for onsite registrations.  Late Kids Race registrants will get shirts while supply lasts.

Saturday, May. 16: 10 am – 1 pm
Wednesday, May 20: 11 am-1 pm, 4-7 pm
Thursday, May 21: 11 am-1 pm, 4-7 pm
Friday, May 22: 10 am – 3 pm at train station, 4:30 pm at race site (Ocean and Atlantic Avenues).

Kids Race start time is 6:00pm on Friday, May 22nd at Atlantic & Ocean Aves.

SL 5 Mile Run start time is 8:30am on Saturday, May 23rd at Sussex & Ocean Aves.

See you at the starting line!

 

 

 

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2025 RESULTS LINK

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. Over the past 20+ years, Friends of the Spring Lake 5, Inc. has donated $4,140,302 to local charities, volunteer organizations, town initiatives and Spring Lake Recreation.

Winners of the 2025 event were Chris DeSousa in 24:33 and Tilly O'Connor in 27:09.
First Spring Lake Residents:  Bobby Tuzzio in 28:42 and Tilly O'Connor in 27:09.

Results Posted Here    Runner Photos Here 

YES Network TV Coverage (video on Facebook)

Facebook video of Start     

SL5 Facebook Photo Albums

 

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 "Summer at the Shore begins w/ the Spring Lake 5!"

Great race, great party, it's hard to imagine the summer without it!