Lake Como Day 5k Presented by the Borough of Lake Como & the Jersey Shore Running Club Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 9:00 AM Hosted by Joe's Surf Shack, 415 18th Ave., Lake Como, NJ Please join us for the Lake Como Day 5k along the local streets and around the beautiful Lake Como while helping to celebrate the charming community renowned for its scenic beauty and rich history. Lake Como is celebrating its 102st anniversary as its own municipality to honor its past and to look forward to its future. Lake Como, known as South Belmar for the majority of its history, officially changed its name in January of 2005 that marked a new chapter in the area's rich history. Proceeds to benefit Lake Como Youth Recreation Programs & Youth Facilities. REGISTRATION $30 Online Early Bird Registration through 7/31 (JSRC Members 10% discount through July 31) $35 Online Pre-Registration (8/1 through 9/18) $40 Race Day - In-Person Only EVENT DAY INFORMATION Joe's Surf Shack, 415 18th Ave., Lake Como, NJ 7
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lake Como, 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
