On August 1, 2026, the Captain Bill Gallagher Island 10 Mile Run takes place in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. This 10-mile road race starts at 5:30 PM from 10 44th Street. Entry fees range from $30 to $40. The evening start time offers a different racing experience compared to traditional early-morning events, allowing runners to plan their day accordingly and potentially take advantage of cooler temperatures as the sun begins to set. Whether you're targeting a specific time goal or running for the experience, this summer race provides a straightforward 10-mile test on the Jersey Shore.
From the Race Organizer
THERE IS NO MAIL-IN REGISTRATION ONLINE ENTRY FEES Individual early bird registration: $30.00 / Team early bird registration: $35.00 - closes Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM Individual race week registration: $40.00 / Team race week registration: $45.00 - closes Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Entry fees are non-refundable. This is true even in the event of race cancellation. RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND RACE PACKET PICK-UP Saturday, August 1, between 12:00 noon and 5:00 PM at beach patrol headquarters, 10 44th Street. RACE DAY REGISTRATION - Individual race day registration: $40.00 / Team race day registration: $45.00 Please note we accept cash or Venmo payments on race day. No checks or credit cards. Please allow additional driving time for the increase of traffic on the weekend. DISTANCE AND RUNNING SURFACE A ten mile race with approximately two and one half miles on a blacktop macadam boardwalk. The remaining distance will be on the beach. Low tide occurs at 4:17 PM which means you will not be running on soft sand, but on hard packed sand similar to a dirt trail. COURSE RECORDS Male: Macharia Yuot, 51:17, 2006 Female: Kathleen Jobes, 57:56, 2009 RACE FEATURES Chip timing. Refreshments at the finish line. Plenty of water stations. Toilet facilities provided at the start and finish of race. Public parking available at: 300 JFK Boulevard, 125 JFK Boulevard, and 4416 Landis Avenue. All locations are in Sea Isle City, NJ 08243. Compuscore Computer Services will provide race results based on gun time. Complete overall order of finish, gun time, and chip time will be available on their website - www.compuscore.com. NO WALKERS OR EXTREMELY SLOW RUNNERS PLEASE!!! Since this is a ten mile evening race, it will be dark by the time walkers and extremely slow runners finish. This creates a safety hazard. Consequently, a time cap of 2 hours and 30 minutes is necessary. When the race clocks reach 2 hours 30 minutes Compuscore will begin the process of breaking down the finish line, medical assistance will leave, and the refreshment area will close. AWARDS High quality heavyweight, multi color print T-shirts to the first 1000 online registrants. Shirts not claimed by pre-registrants at race packet pick-up will be distributed to race volunteers. There will be male and female divisions for the following categories: Trophies first through tenth place finishers. Trophies to first and second place winners of the following age groups: (16 and under), (17-19), (20-24), (25-29), (30-34), (35-39), (40-44), (45-49), (50-54), (55-59), (60-64), (65 -69), (70 and over). No duplication of awards. The top ten finishers in the male and female divisions are not eligible for age group trophies. Team plaques and individual medals to each scoring member in the following categories: First and second place running clubs. First place beach patrol. First place corporate team. Awards ceremony will be held at the beach patrol headquarters, 44th Street and Promenade, at 7:30 PM. The beach patrol does not mail trophies, medals or plaques to individuals who are not able to stay for the awards ceremony. TEAMS AND BEACH PATROLS The number of entries allowed per team or beach patrol is unlimited. The first four runners across the finish line will score for a team or beach patrol. All members must complete their own registration form. True team scoring, also known as cross country scoring, is the method of scoring that will be applied to determine winners. To represent a particular beach patrol or corporate team a runner must have, in 2025, worked 30 days prior to race day for the organization being represented. SEA ISLE CITY BEACH PATROL PARTNERS WITH FOR PETE'S SAKE In September 1999, Sea Isle City Beach Patrol bid farewell to former lifeguard Peter R. Bossow, Jr., who lost his battle with testicular cancer. Before passing at age thirty, Peter founded For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS), a non-profit dedicated to providing transformative Respite Experiences for adult cancer patients and their families. For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS) enables cancer patients and their loved ones to strengthen, deepen and unify their relationships by creating unforgettable and lasting Respite Experiences. Each month, up to ten families travel to Woodloch Resort, their travel partner in Hawley, Pennsylvania, escaping the relentless cycle of doctor visits, surgeries, tests and treatments. Families create magical, memorable moments through this unique gift of time together, experience joy amidst crisis, confront cancer hardships together, and find emotional healing, hope, and happiness during these uncertain times by connecting with others in the same cancer journey. For those too sick to travel, FPS offers a Staycation Respite Experience focused on creating cherished memories at home. The beach patrol encourages individuals and teams to support FPS. These cost-free Respite Experiences would not be possible without the community's support,
