Stop Drop and Run 5k 10k
About this race
Get ready for the Shore’s favorite hometown race tradition! The 14th Annual Stop, Drop & Run 5K & 10K hosted by the Barnegat Fire Company!
Starting right at the beautiful Barnegat Bay Docks, this one-of-a-kind race combines fast flat running, waterfront views, and hometown community spirit, all in support of the men and women who proudly serve our community.
Whether you’re chasing a PR, running with friends, walking with family, or just soaking in the shore-town atmosphere, Stop, Drop & Run delivers an unforgettable race-day experience. Expect scenic bay views, energetic crowds, awesome race swag, and a fun post-race atmosphere that keeps runners coming back year after year.
🔥 14 Years Strong
🌊 Waterfront Shore-Town Course
🚒 Hosted by the Barnegat Fire Company
🏃 Fun Run, 5K, & 10K Options
🎶 Music • Vendors • Community Fun
Come out, represent your town, and Run for Your Community.
Pick your distance
Running
1 Mile Fun Run
5K
10K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Barnegat Township, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 7:21 PM local time (EDT) in Barnegat Township on September 5, 2026 — 12h 53m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Stop Drop and Run 5k 10k
185 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominic Lizzio | 16:51 | 5:26 /mi |
| 2 | Ransom Nash | 17:20 | 5:35 /mi |
| 3 | Aslan Nash | 18:29 | 5:58 /mi |
| 4 | Dave Wrede | 21:00 | 6:46 /mi |
| 5 | Valiant Nash | 21:13 | 6:51 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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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, 3 Barnegat Township events
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