Carney's Cares Weekend Extravaganza
About this race
In 2017, Carney’s started a simple tradition rooted in gratitude for the community that supports us year after year. What began as a way to give back has grown into the annual Carney’s Cares St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Extravaganza - a weekend dedicated to coming together for a greater purpose.
Each year, 100% of proceeds from all ticketed events are donated directly to nonprofit organizations serving the Cape May community. In 2027, as we celebrate 10 years, we are honored to support two incredible local organizations: The TJ Hunt Foundation and NextGen30, both of which are making a meaningful impact close to home.
Join us March 12-14, 2027 for a full weekend of live music, great food and drinks, and most importantly, good company - all in support of a cause that matters.
Thank you for being part of a 10 year tradition that reminds us how powerful a community can be when it comes together for good. We hope to see you there!
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Running
Friday Beef and Beer
The weekend begins the best way we know how - good food, good drinks, live music and lots of prizes! Tickets include a hearty dinner buffet, one drink ticket, and raffle tickets for prizes from local Cape May businesses.
Friday Beer Olympic Games
Friendly competition meets classic bar games for a great cause. Grab a team of four and compete in the classics - beer pong, darts, flip cup, and quarters Friday, March 12th Start time: 10PM Price: $60 per team (4 participants per team)
Weekend Package (includes Beef and Beer, Boozy Brunch, 5k and Polar Plunge)
Four events for the price of one! Enjoy all our main events of the weekend. Includes: Friday Beef and Beer Boozy Brunch 5K Run Polar Plunge Includes a free event t-shirt if registered by March 1st!
Boozy Brunch
Join us for a morning of bubbles + brunch to kick off the main event! Enjoy a full breakfast buffet and a refreshing mimosa or Bloody Mary - the perfect start to a feel-good Saturday. Saturday, March 13th $20 per person
5k Run
Our 5K Run kicks off right outside Carney’s and travels throughout the most iconic streets of Cape May. All runners welcome! Saturday, March 13th Price: $35 per adult Includes a free event t-shirt if registered by March 1st!
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Open to all ages and all paces. Family + stroller friendly! Saturday, March 13th $35 per adult $25 for kids (includes event t-shirt) $15 for kids (does not include event t-shirt)
Polar Plunge
Brave the cold + dive into the icy ocean at Steger Beach! Saturday, March 13th Start time: 12:30PM Price: $35 Includes a free event t-shirt if registered by March 1st!
Polar Plunge and 5k Bundle
Run to build the heat, plunge to cool off - both events for the price of one! Includes a free event t-shirt if registered by March 1st!
Polar Plunge and 1 Mile Fun Run Bundle
Run to build the heat, plunge to cool off - both events for the price of one! Includes a free event t-shirt if registered by March 1st!
Saturday Package (includes Boozy Brunch, 5k, and Polar Plunge)
Enjoy and participate in all of Saturday's events for the price of one! Includes: Boozy Brunch 5K Run Polar Plunge Includes a free event t-shirt if registered by March 1st!
1 Mile Fun Run - Kids (includes event t-shirt)
Open to all levels! Event t-shirt guaranteed if registered by March 1st
1 Mile Fun Run - Kids (without event t-shirt)
Open to all levels! This ticket does not include event t-shirt
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cape May, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:15 AM and sets at 6:03 PM local time (EST) in Cape May on March 12, 2027 — 11h 47m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Carney's Cares Weekend Extravaganza
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Cape May events
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