# Ocean Parks 5k (Joe Palaia Park)

- **When:** Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 240 Whalepond Road, Ocean, NJ, 07712
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-160408-ocean-parks-5k-joe-palaia-park

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Ocean/OceanParks5k?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

3rd Annual "Ocean Parks 5k". Run or Walk through the scenic trails of Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township. The money raised will go towards outdoor recreation improvements for the Township of Ocean.

NOTE: There will be a new start/finish line location this year. We request all runners park at the Dow Ave Elementary School - volunteers will be present to guide you to the new check-in location.

(Parking address for GPS location: 555 Dow Ave. Oakhurst, NJ 07755)

Check-in/Registration will begin at approximately 7:30AM.

All participants will receive a runner's medal. (Those registered before Sept 4th will be guaranteed an event t-shirt/limited quantities available)

Awards to the top finishers in each age group.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-160408-ocean-parks-5k-joe-palaia-park](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160408-ocean-parks-5k-joe-palaia-park) — data from Run This (runthis.run).