Always Ready 5K

Always Ready 5K

October 10, 2026

THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE USCG Epic Coast Guard views and fun family racing. Awards to the top 3 M/f Overall and Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 60+. Race Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by September 30 (limited supply after) and all finishers receive a commemorative Always Ready Challenge Coin.

ALWAYS READY K9 RACE

This 3K run/walk option is open to four-legged friends accompanied by 2 legged guides. Dogs must be leashed on no longer than a 6ft lead and able to maintain a calm disposition for the entirety of the event. The K9 race will start 5 minutes after the 5K. This race is brought to you by our partners at Lead the Way Dog Training. Each finisher will receive a Lead the Way K9 Champion Medal and an Always Ready K9 dog pin.

VIRTUAL RACES

Virtual 5K and K9 runners will have the entire month of October to complete their best time and will receive the same swag as the corresponding live event. Virtual packets will not be mailed out until after the in-person race on 10/11.

Events

• 5K Run Price: $35 Time: 9:00AM EDT Registration Opens February 28, 2026 at 12:00am EST
• Virtual 5K Price: $40 Registration Opens February 28, 2026 at 6:00am EST
• 3K Always Ready K9 Price: $45 Time: 9:05AM EDT Registration Opens February 28, 2026 at 5:54pm EST
• Virtual K9 Run Price: $45 Registration Opens February 28, 2026 at 9:27am EST

Founded in 2015, the mission of the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation is to nurture the relationship between Coast Guard members, their families, Recruits and the people of Cape May County.

COURSES

The 5K will start and finish at Harborview Park and will bring runners by Fishermans Memorial and US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. Current circumstances inhibit access to the base for the 2025 race. Course details are subject to change. The K9 race will start 5 minutes after the 5K and follow the same route until runners reach the entrance to the base. K9 runners will not enter US Training Center Cape May, but will instead turnaround near the gate and return back to Harborview Park.