Belmar Five Mile Run

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN.

41st Annual Event, presented in 2017 by the Goodwill Hose Company, in conjunction with the Borough of Belmar and the Jersey Shore Running Club.

The Belmar 5 is proud to be part of the Jersey Shore Grand Prix, sponsored by McLoone's.

Bib numbers are mailed to runners who register by June 25. Bibs for later registrants are held for pickup.

About the Races

Welcome...

.......to the 41st Annual Belmar Five Mile Run. The race is being presented by the , in cooperation with the Boro of Belmar , with the Jersey Shore Running Club. Goodwill Hose Company was formed in 1901 by a group of young men called pinfeathers. There first piece of equipment was a hose cart. Today Goodwill Hose Company Houses two Pumpers and is one of three Fire Companys in the Boro of Belmar. They have raised money through the years with various fundraisers. These fundraisers have helped defray some of the operating costs of the Fire Company.

Since 2002, the Belmar Five Mile Run has remembered long-time Belmar resident, Johnny Cobb. In addition to being an originator of the race, he had a 25 year career in the Belmar Police Department, was a member of the Belmar Fire Dept., a graduate and supporter of the St. Rose School and promoted local sports all of his life. We thank you for joining us to remember Johnny Cobb by participating in the Belmar Five. Good luck!

About the races...

T-shirt to all registrants, medal to all finishers

5 Mile Run

Flat, fast, certified oceanfront course Water at every mile Random prize drawings Health and vendor fair National Running Center, Asbury Park 5K, LaYogurt, American Massage Therapy Association, Handy Spandy, JSRC Gear Team, Dr T-Shirt, SOAR Physical Therapy Post Race Rarty at Bar Anticipation

Awards & Prize oney - over $2,200 offered

Top 5 male & female overall 1st Belmar resident (male & female) MUST BE FULLTIME RESIDENT 1st Wheelchair (m & f - preregistered only) Top 3 male & female in age groups Interesting team categories - download team app!!!

Kids Races (Friday evening) Silver Lake Park - Entertainment and Fireworks

Kids races age 1-14, distances from 50 yds Friday evening, July 7, 6:30 pm Silver Lake Park Entertainment and Fireworks

Information -

732.571.2162 or [email protected]   Click here to email Race Director

Annual event presented by the Goodwill Hose Co. in conjunction with the Borough of Belmar, with Jersey Shore Running Club. www.jsrc.org.

Bib Packets will be mailed early July. Bib number is required for shirt pickup.

Runner's Information - INFO SHEET MAILED TO ALL RUNNERS with bibs

Please note Because of an incident at the 2008 finish line, our existing policy of "NO STROLLERS" will be strictly enforced in the future. No one under the age of 8 will be allowed in the five mile run.

Kids Races

SIGN UP ONLINE

·         FOR KID’S AGES  1 – 14,  DISTANCES FROM 50 YARDS ·         MEDALS TO ALL FINISHERS ·         100 % COTTON T-SHIRT TO ALL REGISTRANTS ·         REFRESHMENTS, CHARACTERS, FUN ·         ENTERTAINMENT TO FOLLOW THE RACES ·        HELD THE WEEKEND OF THE BELMAR FIVE!!!

AGE           DISTANCE
up to 4       50 yards
5 & 6          100 yards
7 & 8          200 yards
9 & 10        440 yards
11-14          one half mile

Download pdf to mail in your application.

Photos

2016 photo link:  Sasaki Photos

2017 Bib photo courtesy of George Ertle.  http://www.georgeertlephotography.com/

Runners Information

Thank you for entering the 41st Annual Belmar Five Mile Run.  Race will be held Rain or Shine.

Packet Pickup / Registration –  Race week Packet Pick-up Schedule:

Wednesday, July  5   Goodwill Fire Co       6–8 pm   610 7th Avenue, Belmar  Note Location

Thursday, July  6   Goodwill Fire Co       6–8 pm    

Friday, July  7   Silver Lake Park*     6–8 pm    *Ocean Ave, near Fifth Avenue,  PLUS Fireworks

Saturday (Race Day) Pick-up and/or register at Silver Lake Park* starting at 7:00 a.m.

 T-Shirts and Goodie Bags  - are to be picked up at the times listed above. Important - You must have your mailed bib number (actual bib) to pick up your race packet and T-shirt. Bib numbers will be mailed to those who register by June 25. Bibs for late registrants will be held for pickup during packet pickup hours. Packets and T-shirts must be picked up by 10:30 am Race Day, after which shirts will be given to Volunteers.  NO EXCEPTIONS, NO MAILINGS.

 Mug & Tote Bag -  Pre-race pickup will be available, during the hours and locations above. Race Day – pick up your mug and tote bag in Silver Lake Park, Ocean Ave, near Fifth Avenue. Commemorative mugs to all participants. Commemorative Tote bags are guaranteed to the first 2,000 pre-registered runners.

 Kid’s Races - On Friday Evening, registration and packet pickup for kids races will be in Silver Lake Park, Ocean Ave, near Fifth Avenue, beginning at 5:30 pm. The Kids’ Races start at 6:30, followed by fireworks!

 Race Numbers - Your race number is enclosed. Your timing tag (B-Tag) is affixed to the back race number. Do not remove the tag. Race number MUST be pinned FLAT to the front of your shirt on race day, clearly visible on the front of the torso (not covered), unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle), and pinned in all four corners, or you may not be scored or receive an accurate time. If bib is lost, bring a copy of your cancelled check or registration confirmation e-mail. Bib numbers for late registrants will be held for pickup during packet pickup hours.

 Do not give your bib to someone without an official transfer, or you will be banned from future races. If you are not able to run and have someone who wants to take your place, please email [email protected] for transfer information. NO Bandits (unregistered runners) allowed - You must be the person assigned to the bib number, especially if an emergency occurs. Homeland Security and EMS will have a list of the registrants with their assigned bib numbers with the emergency contact numbers.

 Information / Problems - Check in at the “HELP” desk, Silver Lake Park.

 Directions - From the Garden State Parkway: Take Exit 98, Route 195/138 East. Take Route 35 North to 16th Avenue. Turn right onto 16th Avenue, heading east. Turn left onto Ocean Avenue, and head north to 5th Avenue. (use 501 Ocean Avenue for GPS)

 Parking -  Allow extra time as available parking may be few blocks from the start/finish. There will be no parking on Ocean Avenue between 6th Avenue and the BeImar-Avon  Bridge. The bridge will be raised and the roadway closed at 7 am on race day. Parking rules and metered parking will be enforced. There is ample parking on side roads. Please be courteous and do not block driveways. Again this year, you may park at the Bar A lot on 16th Avenue adjacent to the R.R. and the Bar Anticipation courtesy Shuttles will run back and forth to Silver Lake Park, before and after the race.

 Restrooms – All boardwalk restrooms will be open at 7 a.m. Port-o-johns are located in Silver Lake Park.

 Water - It is important for runners to drink plenty of water prior to, during and after the race. Water is available before the race, in the park on Ocean Avenue between 1st & 2nd Avenues, just north of the starting line. Water is available during the race -There are 4 water stops along the course.

The Start - 8:30 am start. The start is located on Ocean Avenues at 2nd Avenue. Please move to the starting area at 8:15. Line up in accordance with your projected finishing place- Swiftest at the front, please. Note: All Runners must cross the starting line mats to be accurately scored.

 Safety - For the safety and enjoyment of all Belmar 5 runners, the course is restricted to registered runners, wheelchair division athletes and official race personal. Dogs, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, bicycles, and baby joggers/strollers are prohibited. We also strongly discourage the use of radio/recorder head phones on the course. Headphones must be removed when approaching the finish line.

 First Aid - Belmar First Aid will be set up at the Finish Line. Your safety is our first concern- please run safely and run smart. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded - STOP. Look for one of the course marshals.

 Photographer Official photographer of the race and will be present on the race course and in the finish area, runner’s photos can be found via a link from www.belmar5.com. Bib photo courtesy of George Ertle.

 Timing / Finish / Results - Clocks are located at every mile. Only registered runners are allowed into the finishing chutes. For safety reasons, remove headphones before crossing the finish line.  Preliminary results will be posted on race day at the conclusion of the awards ceremony. A link for online results can be found  www.belmar5.com or www.jsrc.org

 Race Day Refreshments - Complimentary refreshments for all registrants are available in Silver Lake Park. Please be considerate of the other runners. Refreshments are for runners only!

 Awards Ceremony - will take place at the gazebo in Silver Lake Park, beginning at 10:15 a.m.  Awards will not be mailed. If you are not able to attend the ceremony, please make every effort to have someone pickup your award. E-mail us after the race for a possible alternate award pickup location.  Belmar Five is part of the Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix, sponsored by McLoone's, featuring Open and Age Group Prize Money. www.jsgrandprix.com.    Race awards also presented to First Male & Female Full-Time Belmar Residents.  Team Awards will take place at Bar Anticipation on 16th Avenue at 1:00 pm.

Pre Race Activities –

Thursday,  Packet Pickup and Pre-Race Party at Goodwill Fire Co. 6-8 pm Friday, Join us for the Kid’s Races.  After the races stay around for FREE Fireworks on the Beach. The fun begins at 6:30 pm.

 Post Race Activities –

Enjoy a complimentary massage by AMTA Sports Massage and stop by the sponsor and merchant tables in Silver Lake Park, for sampling and giveaways. Team awards, Free Music and Beach Party, thanks to Miller Lite after the race at Bar Anticipation, with random drawings for runners.  Bring your Belmar Five Mug – mug discounts all day after the Race!     Bar Anticipation - 703 16th Avenue, Lake Como

 

Sasaki Photos

2016 photo link:  Sasaki Photos

Team Application