Description
The 2026 River to Bay 5K is scheduled as an In-Person Race on May 2, 2026, rain or shine.
Please join us on Saturday May 2nd, 2026 for the 34th Annual River to Bay 5K Classic, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Toms River on its beautiful Island Heights course. This race is a USATF certified course. All participants must agree to the terms of the USATF Waiver as a condition of registration.
All proceeds benefit local youth and charitable organizations. Visit our website at http://tomsriverkiwanis.org/ and click the History tab to see some of the organizations we support.
Limited to the first 750 participants, please sign up early before the race fills up! Any "early bird" registrants by end of day April 7, 2026 save $10 on registration. Early bird registrants are guaranteed a race shirt of the correct size, we cannot guarantee availability for those registering after early bird.
Race registrations are non-refundable.
Persons, companies, or groups interested in sponsoring the 2026 race may contact alex.mizenko@gmail.com. Sponsorships range from $75 to $2,500
Special thanks to our platinum sponsor for 2025, Vision Financial Services, and our major sponsor for the 2025 race, Gateway Toyota
Place
Island Heights, NJ US 08732
Race Times and Awards
Race Day (Saturday):
7:30 AM - Check In begins for all events at 1 Wanamaker Plaza; Island Heights, NJ 08754
8:15 AM - 1 mile fun run
8:15 AM - 1 mile health walk
8:55 AM - Check-In Concludes
9:00 AM – 5K (3.1 mile) Run
9:00 AM – 5K health walk
10:00 AM – Awards
MILE AWARDS – no duplicates
Top 3 male & female overall
Top 2 male & female: 7 & under; 8-10 & 11-13
Medals for all 1 mile fun run participants
5K AWARDS – no duplicates
Top 3 male & female overall
Top 3 male & female: 7 & under; 8-10; 11-13; 14-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-79; 80 & over
Race Contact Info
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Race Map
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Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://tomsriverkiwanis.org/.
Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.
