5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

IMPORTANT RACE UPDATES

You can still register for the race by emailing [email protected]. I'll send you the link to register up until race start time.

Thank you!

Mark

new mapmyrun course link:

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6791576272/

5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K & 5K: Participant Info & Course Updates

Race day is Saturday, November 7, 2026. All races start and finish at Centennial Park, Wildwood Crest, NJ, a short walk from packet pickup. Please review this e-mail, and you can visit the registration page for all information!

Packet Pickup & Bibs

Pickup is at the corner of E. Lotus Road & Ocean Avenue (Google Map):

Friday, November 6: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday, November 7 (race morning): Beginning at 6:30 AM You can pick up your bib, socks, and shirt for friends and family!

Bib numbers will be sent by text and email by Friday morning. You can also look up your number here.

Combo runners get two bibs: one for the 5K and one for the 10K. Please only wear the appropriate bib for each race!

Parking

Parking is available on the streets in the surrounding areas. Please be mindful of meters!

Race Day Schedule

6:30 AM Registration and packet pickup open 7:00 AM Early Half Marathon start (not eligible for awards) 8:00 AM Half Marathon start 8:15 AM 5K start 9:15 AM 10K start

Half Marathon time limit: 3.5 hours. If you need more time, you may begin at the 7:00 AM early start. Let the registration team know when you arrive. Early starters are not eligible for awards.

Combo (5K + 10K) runners: you'll run both the 5K and 10K and are eligible for awards in both.

Course Routes

Due to Boardwalk construction, and to keep you safe and off the sand, all courses use an out-and-back loop on the Boardwalk, Cresse Avenue, and Ocean Avenue. See the course maps below.

Half Marathon – 6 loops – MapMyRun Link

Start heading south on the Boardwalk to the bicycle statue and turn around. Head north past the start/finish area, staying on the Boardwalk. Turn left onto Cresse Avenue, then right onto Ocean Avenue to the Half Marathon turnaround sign. Return the same way: Ocean Avenue, left onto Cresse Avenue, back onto the Boardwalk. Continue past the finish line to the bicycle statue to complete the loop and turn at the U-Turn sign. On your 6th loop, finish under the arch.

10K – 2 loops – MapMyRun Link

Start heading north on the Boardwalk. Turn left onto Cresse Avenue, then right onto Ocean Avenue to the 10K turnaround sign. Return the same way: Ocean Avenue, left onto Cresse Avenue, back onto the Boardwalk. Continue just past the finish line and turn around. On your 2nd loop, finish under the arch.

5K – 1 loop - MapMyRun Link

Start heading north on the Boardwalk. Turn left onto Cresse Avenue, then right onto Ocean Avenue to the 5K turnaround sign. Return the same way: Ocean Avenue, left onto Cresse Avenue, back onto the Boardwalk. Finish under the arch. On the Course

Water stations: Two stops with water and Gatorade – one near the 5K turnaround and one near the start/finish line. Medical: Wildwood EMS will be on the course. Restrooms: Porta-potties are near the start/finish area. Timing mats: Please stay off the start/finish timing mats until you're ready to start your race. After the Race

Results: Live results will be posted here and sent to you by text and email.

Awards: There's no formal awards ceremony. If you finish 1st overall or top 3 in your age group, just check your result and stop by the registration area to pick up your medal.

First half marathon? Congratulations! Pick up your commemorative plaque at the registration area.

Post-race food: Sandwiches, cookies, and bottled water are available at the registration area.

Questions?

If you have any questions about your results or anything else on race day, find me at the finish line before you head out and we'll make it right.

See you on the Boardwalk!

Sincerely,

Anthony Ricci

5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and

Run at sunrise on the Boardwalk and more!

We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.

Finisher's medals for all events.

All first time half marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half finish. The athletes will also receive their finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first half.

Walkers and families are welcome.

We'll have the inflatable finish line arch ready and waiting for you.

There will be food and drink post-race.

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR A RACE MAP.

SWAG

Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include :

T-shirt

Finisher's medal

Ankle running socks

We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available.

Sometimes items may not be available at your event. Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG!

We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction.

Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

This race is part of the new Half Marathon race series. Please click the link below for more information:

https://events.elitefeats.com/half

EARLY START INFO

Here is the information going forward for all races regarding early starts:

- No early starts for 5K/10K - A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time for Half (& Full if applicable) - No awards for any early starts

Also, anyone doing the early start should be trying to run a 15min mile or slower for the half or full. If they end up doing faster than 2:15 for the half they may not get a time.

2024 Finisher's Medal (artist rendering)

I Run for Fun socks

Thank you for your Service

We love our uniformed service members and their families. All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. CHECK THIS LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Elite Feats is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food. For additional information, email [email protected]. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day experience. For additional information and race updates please check our website: http://www.elitefeats.com