SKWC Boardwalk 5k
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT
- Location
- Seaside Heights, NJ
- 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, 08751
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run or walk a flat boardwalk course with ocean views in Seaside Heights, supporting Rutgers Wrestling, and enjoy a post-race social.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
For a CauseWho it's for
- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyGreat for: beginners, cause-driven runners
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join the SKWC Boardwalk 5k in Seaside Heights, NJ, a meaningful event supporting Rutgers Wrestling. This fundraiser offers both a 5K and a 1-mile fun run/walk along the boardwalk, providing a flat course with ocean views. Runners can enjoy a competitive atmosphere with age and gender divisions, vying for ribbons, or simply participate to support a great cause. Conclude your race with a social gathering at Beachcomber, celebrating community and achievement.
What to expect
- Participate in a 5K or a 1-mile fun run/walk on a flat boardwalk course.
- Compete for ribbons in age and gender divisions for the 5K, or age divisions for the 1-mile.
- Enjoy a complimentary shirt if you register by April 1, and a social gathering at Beachcomber after the race.
Standout details
- Fundraiser for Rutgers Wrestling
- Flat boardwalk course with ocean views
- Ribbons for top 3 finishers
- Post-race social at Beachcomber
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Oct 16, 2025, 9:36 AM EDT · Closes Apr 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sun, Apr 12, 12:15 PM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Oct 16, 2025, 9:36 AM EDT · Closes Apr 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Please help support Rutgers Wrestling with our 5k fundraiser on Super Bowl Sunday. These funds will go directly back to our club the SKWC to help with supplemental funds for Rutgers Wrestling.
Date: 4/12 Sunday
Location: Beachcomber, 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Check-In: 11:00am inside the Beachcomber
Race Start: 12pm (1mile fun run), 12:30 (5k run)
Parking: Free During Winter Months
Cost: $45 Dollars Until (4/1/2026), $50 after 4/1. Every registration comes with a free shirt if registered by 4/1.
Divisions:
1mile Fun Run/Walk, 5k Open Run/Walk (placement based on age & M/F)
Age Divisions
The “Open Run/Walk” is for anyone looking to run the 5k race or walk. Placement in this division will be based on age and (M/F).
Male/Female top 3 in each division get a Ribbon.
10 and under 11 to 13 years old 14 to 16 years old 17 to 19 years old 20 to 29 years old 30 to 39 years old 40 to 49 years old 50 to 59 years old 60 to 69 years old 70 and over The “Fun Run/Walk” is for younger ages or those just looking to for a shorter course. Placement in this division will be based on age.
Male/Female top 3 in each division get a Ribbon.
6 & under 7-8 years old 9-10 years old 11-12 years old Course:
Start: Beachcomber, 100 Ocean Terrace. Contestants will head south to Sawmill, Stockton Ave.
Race Start: 12pm (1mile fun run), 12:30pm (5k run)
It is a 3 loop course. You will need to go through the finish arch all 3 laps. At the end of the 3rd lap, you are finished
Course map. Please Note: When heading North from first turn at Sawmill, please stay on the east side (towards ocean) and stay on that side of the boardwalk. Do not go anywhere near the start/finish arch except when you are completing each 1.03 laps. Splits will be available live here
Please visit our site for more information skwrestlingclub.com. We will also be offering a social at the conclusion of the race at Beachcomber.
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