The 2027 River to Bay 5K is scheduled as an In-Person Race on May 1, 2026, rain or shine. Please join us on Saturday May 1st, 2026 for the 35th 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 6, 2027 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
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35th Annual River to Bay 5K 2027 — Island Heights, NJ
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Island Heights, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
