REGISTRATION WILL BE BACK OPEN AT 4:30 FRIDAY, BUT ALSO FEEL FREE TO COME TO THE CLUB BETWEEN 5-7 TO REGISTER IN PERSON The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Jersey Shore, will host the 5th annual Shillelagh Plunge for Autism on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 16th Avenue and the ocean in Belmar, NJ. Registration is $50, and includes the plunge and a post-party at D'Jais, starring the The Holme Band and The Pat Roddy Band starting at 2pm. Participants can pick up paid ($30 each) or earned hoodies at the Shillelagh Club in Belmar on Friday, April 17th, at 6PM or at D'Jais on April 18th starting at 10:30AM. To earn a free hoodie, raise $100 in donations through: your p ersonal online fundraiser on this site, and must be accounted for prior to Plunge, Select “Become a Fundraiser” to set up a new fundraiser. or donate $100.00 at the end of your registration and have your supporters pay you directly. Funds collected day of or not documented here properly cannot be guaranteed a free shirt. Don
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 17.
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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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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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
