Lake Como Day 5k
About this race
Lake Como Day 5k
Presented by the Borough of Lake Como & the Jersey Shore Running Club
Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 9:00 AM
Hosted by Joe's Surf Shack, 415 18th Ave., Lake Como, NJ
Please join us for the Lake Como Day 5k along the local streets and around the beautiful Lake Como while helping to celebrate the charming community renowned for its scenic beauty and rich history. Lake Como is celebrating its 102st anniversary as its own municipality to honor its past and to look forward to its future. Lake Como, known as South Belmar for the majority of its history, officially changed its name in January of 2005 that marked a new chapter in the area's rich history. Proceeds to benefit Lake Como Youth Recreation Programs & Youth Facilities.
REGISTRATION
$30 Online Early Bird Registration through 7/31 (JSRC Members 10% discount through July 31)
$35 Online Pre-Registration (8/1 through 9/18)
$40 Race Day - In-Person Only
EVENT DAY INFORMATION
Joe's Surf Shack, 415 18th Ave., Lake Como, NJ
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Late Registration, T-shirt & Bib pick up
9:00 AM - 5k Run
10:00 AM - Award Ceremony
AWARDS
Joe's Surf Shack at approx. 10:00 AM on race day – No mailings
No duplicate awards
Overall – Top 3 Male/Female
Lake Como Full Time Resident – Top Male/Female
Age Group Awards - Top 3 Male/Female
19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
DONATIONS
Please consider making a donation during registration to support the Lake Como Youth Recreation Programs & Youth Facilities.
The Lake Como Youth Recreation Program provides youngsters with the opportunity to spend time with their friends while participating in free play and organized games in a structured, safe, and chaperoned environment.
POST RACE PARTY
After the race, we invite everyone to join the post-race celebration at Joe's Surf Shack.
INFORMATION
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Lake Como Day 5k
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Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Lake Como
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- Lake Como 5K Races 4 races
- Lake Como Running Calendar 2026 4 races
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- 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, 4 Lake Como events
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