50th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run Presented by the Goodwill Hose Co., the Borough of Belmar & the Jersey Shore Running Club Saturday, September 5, 2026 – 8:00 AM Please join us for the 50th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run along the beautiful Belmar oceanfront and local streets while helping to raise money for the Goodwill Hose Co. The Belmar 5 Mile is one of the largest road races in New Jersey, with more than 3,000 participants each year. This event has something for everyone - from our premier event - the 5 Mile Run - to the Kid's Races for our littlest runners on Friday, September 4th! This event is also celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Goodwill Hose Co., a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to provide emergency fire and rescue services to residents and visitors to the Borough of Belmar 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The squad relies on charitable contributions raised by this fundraiser to help defray some of the operating costs of the fire company. Please consider a donation. Race
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Belmar, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
