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Lake Como Day 5k

Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Lake Como, NJ
415 18th Ave, 07719
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Celebrate Lake Como's 102nd anniversary with a scenic 5k around the lake, supporting youth recreation programs and enjoying a post-race party.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Join the Lake Como Day 5k, a community celebration marking the borough's 102nd anniversary. Run along local streets and around the beautiful Lake Como, taking in the scenic views. This event supports a wonderful cause, with all proceeds benefiting Lake Como Youth Recreation Programs and Youth Facilities. It's a chance to connect with the charming community, honor its rich history, and look forward to its future, all while enjoying a refreshing run by the water.

What to expect

  • Run a 5k course winding through local streets and alongside the beautiful Lake Como.
  • Enjoy a post-race celebration at Joe's Surf Shack, complete with an awards ceremony.
  • Your participation helps support local youth recreation programs and facilities.

Standout details

  • Celebrating Lake Como's 102nd anniversary
  • Proceeds benefit Youth Recreation Programs
  • Scenic course around Lake Como
  • Post-race party at Joe's Surf Shack

Perks & features

  • After-Party
  • Awards

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From the organizer

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 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Late Registration, T-shirt & Bib pick up 9:00 AM - 5k Run 10:00 AM - Award Ceremony

AWARDS Joe's Surf Shack at approx. 10:00 AM on race day – No mailings No duplicate awards Overall – Top 3 Male/Female Lake Como Full Time Resident – Top Male/Female Age Group Awards - Top 3 Male/Female 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

DONATIONS Please consider making a donation during registration to support the Lake Como Youth Recreation Programs & Youth Facilities. The Lake Como Youth Recreation Program provides youngsters with the opportunity to spend time with their friends while participating in free play and organized games in a structured, safe, and chaperoned environment.

POST RACE PARTY After the race, we invite everyone to join the post-race celebration at Joe's Surf Shack.

INFORMATION drnap49@aol.com

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