Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k 2026 — Seaside Heights, NJ

Date
November 1, 2026
Location
Seaside Heights, NJ
Venue
Hiring ave
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $40.00
Events
Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k, 1 mile kid fun run
Includes
T-Shirt
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Join us for the Next Play Athletic Foundation 5K on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk and help create opportunities for young athletes. Every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps remove financial barriers by providing equipment, tournament entry fees, travel assistance, uniforms, and scholarships to youth who might not otherwise have the chance to compete. Together, we're building confidence, leadership, and brighter futures through sports. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, you're helping ensure that every child has the opportunity to play, grow, and succeed. No Child. No Sidelines. Building Futures Through Sports. Medals for top 2 runners in age group overall winner male and female win special award!! Gift baskets and raffles at the race!! Get excited to run for a purpose Halloween coustoms are highly encouraged!! Best coustom will win a prize!!

Course & Travel Notes

The Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k takes place in Seaside Heights, New Jersey on November 1, 2026, with an 8:00 AM start time that comes about an hour and a half after sunrise at 6:25 AM. The venue sits at just 10 feet elevation, offering a relatively flat racing environment. For air travel, plan to fly into Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL), which is 16.1 miles from the race location. Pack layers for typical November weather in the area, with average highs around 56°F and lows near 32°F, and be aware that roughly one in four days sees measurable rainfall.

⛰️ 10 ft elevation☀️ Typically 56°F / 32°F · 26% chance of rain✈️ Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) — 16.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k 2026 — Seaside Heights, NJ?

Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k 2026 — Seaside Heights, NJ takes place on November 1, 2026. The race is held in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.

Where is Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k 2026 — Seaside Heights, NJ held?

Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k 2026 — Seaside Heights, NJ is held at Hiring ave in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.

Where can I find hotels near Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k 2026 — Seaside Heights, NJ?

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