Hops Trot 5K - Monmouth County
About this race
NJ Running Block Party at Birdsmouth Beer in Oceanport, NJ! Choose your challenge of either a 5K or 1 Mile run/walk. Run through the beautiful and historic Fort Monmouth base. Complete with morning fuel stations, fully marked routes, and refreshments along the way. Finish back at Birdsmouth Beer for an unforgettable post-run beer festival atmosphere, where you'll enjoy two complimentary craft beers in an official HOPS TROT pint glass, SPECIAL EDITION FINISHER MEDAL, live music, food trucks, games, sponsor giveaways, and a massive charity raffle with over $3,000 in prizes, all while benefiting local charities. Have fun and give back!
This is a ride for everyone - All riding levels are welcome!
WHAT IS HOPS TROT:
- Pick your run distance and create a team of friends & family (optional)
- Mark your calendar for a fun day of running and craft beer!
- Pre-Run:
- Check in half an hour before your start time
- We'll provide parking & further ride info in email instructions
- Enjoy free coffee & fresh pastries
- Local running shops and support stations
- The Ride:
- Run your distance on marked and secured routes
- Medical support vehicle
- Snacks & refreshments
- Post Ride:
- FINISHER MEDAL included in your registration!
- It's time to enjoy (2) complimentary beers on us!
- Official co-branded HOPS TROT Pint Glass for every runner
- Hops Trot high-quality neoprene koozies
- Enjoy the food trucks, live music, games
- Check out our merch tent & snack stand
- Live raffle with $3,000+ in prizes!
- Join & Post your photos on our Facebook Page
- Keep in touch with your newly made cycling friends!
*Further event information will be communicated in emails after registration and in the days and weeks leading up to event day!
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
- FINISHER MEDAL! Every runner gets one!
- Official Hops Trot X BIRDSMOUTH BEER 2026 Pint Glass
- (2) Birdsmouth Craft Lagers are ON US!
- High-Quality Neoprene Beer Koozies
- Raffle Ticket with a Chance to WIN PRIZES!
- Collectable Runner Bibs - Event Photos!
- Unique Pretzels & Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Entry into the Post-Ride Party with LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE, GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS & MORE!
NEW TO OUR 2026 EVENTS:
- PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS - At least (3) photographers will be snapping pics of your Hops Trot experience during pre-run, during the run, and post-run! We have amazing photo ops!
- NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER OPTIONS - Still want to run with us but don't want the alcohol?
- COLLECTABLE RUNNER BIBS - At check-in, you'll receive a collectible event wristband and bib designed just for this event! They look awesome!
- SPONSOR SNACKS & GIVEAWAYS - Morning coffee, fresh pastries, post-ride pretzel necklaces, recovery protein & much more!
IT'S A CELEBRATION OF RUNNING AND CRAFT BEER!
Runners will also receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a ton of prizes including a private brewery tour and running gear!
Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Have fun, and give back!
Pick your distance
Running
5K - (10:30 AM Start Time)
5K run/walk from BIRDSMOUTH BEER @ 10:30 AM and traveling through the beautiful area of Oceanport, NJ. Runs will feature morning fuel stations, refreshments, and will finish up back at BIRDSMOUTH for some rewarding craft beers!
1 MILE - (10:45 AM Start Time)
1 Mile run/walk from BIRDSMOUTH BEER @ 10:45 AM and traveling through the beautiful area of Oceanport, NJ. Runs will feature morning fuel stations, refreshments, and will finish up back at BIRDSMOUTH for some rewarding craft beers!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Oceanport, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 7:52 PM local time (EDT) in Oceanport on May 2, 2026 — 13h 58m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Oceanport
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- Oceanport 5K Races 3 races
- Oceanport Running Calendar 2026 5 races
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, 6 Oceanport events
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