Avon 5K Run/Walk

Avon 5K Run/Walk

Sat May 30, 2026

Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717 US

Event Info

Avon 5K Run/Walk

Price: $30

Time: 8:30AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT

1,237 spots left. Price increases after May 29, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Avon 5K Wheelchair Race

Price: $30

Time: 8:30AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT

25 spots left. Price increases after May 29, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

Ocean Avenue and Norwood Avenue

Avon By The Sea, NJ US 07717

Description

It's our 30th year! Join us for a seaside race on a flat, partially shaded course through scenic Avon-by-the-Sea. Clocks and water stops at each mile. Shirts guaranteed to first 1,500 registered runners. All runners automatically entered in post-race raffle. Raffle prizes include season beach badges to the Avon-by-the-Sea beach. All proceeds benefit the Avon Volunteer First Aid Squad. The Avon Volunteer First Aid Squad is a not-for-profit, 501c(3) organization that provides emergency medical and rescue services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at no charge, to residents and visitors to Avon-by-the-Sea. It has provided these services since 1931. The squad is staffed by volunteer EMTs and relies entirely on charitable contributions for all operating expenses.

Schedule for Bib and Shirt Pick-up:

• Early Number & Shirt Pickup (at Avon First Aid Building, 520 Main Street, Avon) Thursday May 28, 5:00 - 7:00 pm; and Friday May 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
• Late Number & Shirt Pickup (at the pavilion on the Boardwalk at Norwood Avenue, Avon) Saturday May 30, 7:00 - 8:30 am.

EXPECT LINES IF YOU PICK UP ON SATURDAY. Pick up Thursday or Friday if possible, to avoid the lines. There will be NO bib / shirt pick-up on Wednesday.

Course Map

The race begins and ends on Ocean Avenue. The course is on the streets, flat, and partially shaded. Clocks and water stops at Mile 1 and Mile 2.