Spooktacular Almost 4 Mile Fun Run
About this race
Spooktacular is back for its 12th year!
This (almost) 4-mile course starts at the corner of First Ave and East Main Street. The first mile winds through the historic Manasquan Inlet with river views, then opens onto the boardwalk and the ocean. From there it turns inland toward Stockton Lake before heading back through the Norman Rockwell streets at the center of town. You'll finish at historic Leggett's, a Manasquan staple since 1935.
If 4 miles is too much, there's a 2-mile walk with the same start and finish.
100% of proceeds support adults on the autism spectrum, 21 and older, in accredited programs that build the skills and job placements they need to live independent, purposeful lives.
A big thank you to our partner, Leggett's Sand Bar!
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Running
Spooktacular Almost 4 Mile Fun Run
A 4-mile run feels like a lot? Good news: this one's 3.92. Come run our no-frills, relaxed fun run in Manasquan, NJ, with an all-you-can-eat post-race bash at Leggett's Sand Bar to follow. The Spooktacular is really a party with a run to warm everyone up. The flat course starts at First Ave and East Main, heads down the beachwalk for a mile of ocean views, then turns inland past Stockton Lake and back through the streets of Manasquan to finish behind one of New Jersey's beach-bar classics. Who needs a timing chip? The faster you run, the sooner you're at the after-party inside Leggett's, with a free buffet lunch.
Spooktacular 2 Mile Walk/Run
Is 3.92 miles a bit much? Then do our almost-2-mile walk/run in Manasquan, NJ. Same no-frills, relaxed vibe, same all-you-can-eat post-race bash at Leggett's Sand Bar to follow. The Spooktacular is really a party with a walk to warm everyone up. This course starts at First Ave and East Main Street, heads down along the beachfront, then loops back through the streets of Manasquan to finish behind one of New Jersey's beach-bar classics. Who needs a timing chip? The faster you go, the sooner you're at the after-party inside Leggett's, with a free buffet lunch.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Manasquan, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 6:13 PM local time (EDT) in Manasquan on October 17, 2026 — 11h 04m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Manasquan
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- Manasquan 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, 5 Manasquan events
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