2020 - 5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk
2020 distances
Running
Mission to Mission Challenge (100K)
Test your endurance and commitment by choosing to virtually run or walk our 100K Challenge route that connects our sister Missions. You participate from anywhere you normally would run or walk and log your miles along our virtual map. This virtual 100K route starts at the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission in iconic Asbury Park and moves north until you reach the Market Street Mission in historic Morristown, NJ. This event includes a souvenir tech tee! Each meal provided by the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission costs $2.82. Our fee of $28.20 represents the cost of 10 meals provided by the Mission to those in need in our local community! Thank you for making a difference!
Mission to Mission Challenge (100 miles)
Test your endurance and commitment by choosing to virtually run or walk our 100 Mile Challenge route that connects our sister Missions. You participate from anywhere you normally would run or walk and log your miles along our virtual map. This virtual 100 Mile route starts at the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission in iconic Asbury Park and moves north until you reach the Market Street Mission in historic Morristown, NJ. From there, it continues on to our newest initiative, the Market Street Mission – Newton Campus opening in Newton, NJ. This event includes a souvenir tech tee! Each meal provided by the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission costs $2.82. Our fee of $28.20 represents the cost of 10 meals provided by the Mission to those in need in our local community! Thank you for making a difference!
VIRTUAL 5K
Run (or walk) your 5K at home! This is NOT a live, in-person event. Join us from anywhere in the world, log your 5K during the week of October 24 - 31, and upload your results. This event includes a souvenir tech tee! Each meal provided by the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission costs $2.82. Our fee of $28.20 represents the cost of 10 meals provided by the Mission to those in need in our local community! Thank you for making a difference!
LIVE 5K Race
A scenic and flat run along the boardwalk from Asbury Park through Ocean Grove into Bradley Beach and back. Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you run or walk. This event includes a souvenir tech tee! Each meal provided by the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission costs $2.82. Our fee of $28.20 represents the cost of 10 meals provided by the Mission to those in need in our local community! Thank you for making a difference!
LIVE 2 Mile Family Walk
Walk 1 Mile from Asbury Park Convention Hall to the turnaround point in Ocean Grove and back to complete 2 beautiful boardwalk miles. This event includes a souvenir tech tee! Each meal provided by the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission costs $2.82. Our fee of $28.20 represents the cost of 10 meals provided by the Mission to those in need in our local community! Thank you for making a difference!
VIRTUAL 5K (no t-shirt)
Run (or walk) your 5K at home! This is NOT a live, in-person event. Join us from anywhere in the world, log your 5K during the week of October 24 - 31, and upload your results. This event does not includes a souvenir tech tee! Each meal provided by the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission costs $2.82. Our event fees are based on this number! Thank you for making a difference for those in need in our local community!
Race date Weather
Conditions on October 1, 2020 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Ocean Grove
5K Race for Recovery on the Boardwalk takes place in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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