Seaside Semper Five

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

Location: Seaside Heights, NJ; 100 Ocean Terrace, 07065
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a scenic boardwalk 5K or fun run in Seaside Heights, NJ, supporting the Marine Raider Foundation and honoring service members.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Great for

Beginner Friendly
Military & First Responders

Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners

Join the 12th Anniversary Semper Five 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk in Seaside Heights, NJ. This event honors Gold Star Families and supports Marines and Sailors who have been injured or lost their lives in service. Enjoy a scenic, certified course along the ocean boardwalk, followed by an after-party at the Beachcomber with live music from The Eddie Testa Band. Participants receive a classic long-sleeve tech shirt, making it a meaningful and memorable experience.

What to expect

Run or walk a scenic, certified course along the ocean boardwalk.
Support the Marine Raider Foundation and honor Gold Star Families.
Celebrate at an after-party with live music from The Eddie Testa Band.

Standout details

Scenic boardwalk course along the ocean
Benefits Marine Raider Foundation
After-party with live music by The Eddie Testa Band
Classic long-sleeve tech shirt

Perks & features

After-Party

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Sep 19, 8:45 AM EDT · From $54.00
Opens Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1 Miles
Sat, Sep 19, 9:00 AM EDT · From $64.60
Opens Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Sep 19, 9:30 AM EDT · From $54.00
Opens Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 AM EST · Closes Jul 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 1 more option

5K
Sat, Sep 19, 9:30 AM EDT · From $64.60
Opens Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

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The course

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From the organizer

Join us September 19th in Seaside Heights, NJ for the 12th Anniversary of the Marine Raider Foundation’s Semper Five 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk as runners take to the boards on the scenic, certified course along the ocean. This year we honor the Gold Star Families and those who have lost their lives in service to our country.

The Semper Five benefits Marines and Sailors who have lost their lives, or been seriously injured, in service to our country, and their families. The Semper Five will be both live and virtual. In Person registrants will receive one of the classic Semper Five, long sleeve tech shirts.

Race Day Price is $60...Save $ by signing up early before the prices increase!!

After party at the Beachcomber featuring THE EDDIE TESTA BAND starting at 11AM!!!!

All Semper Five photos (for all years) can be found at: franksfotos.net

Thank you for your support.

God Bless and Semper Fidelis,

Semper Five Committee

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