Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k 2026 — Middletown, NJ

Date
November 29, 2026
Location
Middletown, NJ
Venue
Bodman Park
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$34.00 – $45.00
Events
12K Race, 5K Race
Includes
T-Shirt
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Presented by... The JERSEY SHORE RUNNING CLUB A Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition!! November 29, 2026 10am - 12k 10:10am - 5k Bib/shirt pickup Friday, November 27 - Birdsmouth Brewing - 4:30pm thru 7:30pm Saturday, November 28 - 1pm thru 4pm - M.Y.A.A. Little League Field clubhouse Sunday, November 29th - 8am thru 9:50am - M.Y.A.A. Little League Field clubhouse M.Y.A.A. Clubhouse is located @ Bodman Park, Market Street, Red Bank - right next to the Little League Field. ALL AWARDS AND/OR SHIRTS NOT CLAIMED DAY OF RACE ARE GIVEN TO LOCAL CHARITIES. THERE ARE NO MAILINGS OF ANY KIND. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS / DEFERRALS / CREDITS GIVEN. Afterparty @ Birdsmouth Brewing 1 complimentary beer to runners/volunteers only food / raffle prizes Team award recognition 675 Oceanport Way Oceanport 12:30 - 3:30pm JOIN US! THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETOWN PROHIBITS DRONES, STROLLERS, BIKES, AND DOGS. Service animal? Please contact us so we know you're coming! Hey, we don't make the rules, we just follow them...

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