Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k

Sunday, November 29, 2026 • Middletown, NJ
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When is Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k?

Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k takes place on Sunday, November 29, 2026 in Middletown, NJ.

What distances does Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k offer?

Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k offers 2 events: 5K Race, 12K Race.

Event Distance Price
5K Race 5.0 km $35.00 Register
12K Race 12.0 km $35.00 Register

How much does Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k cost?

Registration for Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k starts at $34.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k held?

Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k is held in Middletown, NJ at Bodman Park.

About Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k

Presented by...

The

JERSEY SHORE RUNNING CLUB

 

A Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition!!

 

November 29, 2026

10am - 12k

10:10am - 5k

 

Bib/shirt pickup

Friday, November 27 - Birdsmouth Brewing - 4:30pm thru 7:30pm 

Saturday, November 28 - 1pm thru 4pm - M.Y.A.A. Little League Field clubhouse

Sunday, November 29th - 8am thru 9:50am - M.Y.A.A. Little League Field clubhouse

 

M.Y.A.A. Clubhouse is located @ Bodman Park, Market Street, Red Bank - right next to the Little League Field.

ALL AWARDS AND/OR SHIRTS NOT CLAIMED DAY OF RACE ARE GIVEN TO LOCAL CHARITIES.

THERE ARE NO MAILINGS OF ANY KIND.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS / DEFERRALS / CREDITS GIVEN.

 

Afterparty @ Birdsmouth Brewing

1 complimentary beer to runners/volunteers only

food / raffle prizes

Team award recognition

675 Oceanport Way
Oceanport

12:30 - 3:30pm

JOIN US!

 

THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETOWN PROHIBITS DRONES, STROLLERS, BIKES, AND DOGS. 

Service animal? Please contact us so we know you're coming!

Hey, we don't make the rules, we just follow them...

 

Team Competition Rules

Sign Up Online for the Navesink Challenge 12k or 5k Team Competition 

Team Guidelines

1. Team Entry is free – no additional charge to be on a team.

2. Teams will be comprised of in the following team divisions: All Male 5k (at least 4, no more than 10), All Female 5k (at least 4, no more than 10), Co-ed 5k (at least 2 Male AND at least 2 female, no more than 10 participants total). The same setup configuration would be used for 12k teams.

3. The team captain should be the first person to register so he/she can create their team name and select the team division during the registration process.  TEAM CAPTAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE ALL TEAM MEMBERS ARE RUNNING THE SAME DISTANCE.  NO TEAM CAN HAVE A MIX OF 12K & 5K RUNNERS TOGETHER.

4. The team captain should create the team name and inform the prospective teammates to register for the appropriate run.  When each member registers they can select the appropriate team to join. No overlapping of teams (each person can only be on one team).

5. The team captain can manage the participants - or contact the race director for team changes.  

All teams must be entered by Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 6 pm. After that time no persons or revision/updates permitted.  Teams that do not meet sufficient criteria will be removed.

Team Awards: Awards&Bragging Rights will be presented at the afterparty at Birdsmouth Brewing on race day to the top winning team in their respective team division. Total chip time for the 4 fastest team members will determine the team award winner for the All Male / All Female. For Co-ed, the top 2 fastest times for both male & female will be calculated.

Note: Team members may also place overall, or win in their respective age group divisions.

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Swag & Giveaways

5K Race: T-Shirt
12K Race: T-Shirt
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