FAQ
REGISTRATION
Registration Opens Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 6 am.
Online Registration will close on Sunday, August 25 at 11:59 pm.
In person registration will be available during race week - Wednesday, August 28 through Saturday, August 30.
See race week schedule link for dates, times and locations.
RACE BIB MAILING
Race number bibs will be mailed to the address listed on the RunSignUp registration to all registrants who registered by July 31. Each year we have more and more bibs either returned to us or lost in the mail because of improper addresses. Returned bibs WILL NOT be re-mailed. If you registered by July 31 and have not received your bib, please visit the help table at the pickup locations during race week to receive a replacement bib. Registrants who register on or after August 1 will be able to pick their bibs during race week.
RUNNERS' INFO
Link to Runners info page on website which will answer most questions.
STROLLERS/BIKES/ROLLER BLADES
Our insurance company has recommended the policy below:
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all Belmar 5 runners and the children, the course is restricted to registered runners, wheelchair division athletes & official race personnel. No children under 8 years old are allowed on the race course in any type of baby strollers/joggers or baby carriers. Do not have children or other family members jump in to finish with you. Unregistered participants, unauthorized vehicles, baby strollers/joggers, roller blades, in-line skates, skateboards, pets and bicycles are also prohibited in the race and will be removed from the race course. Bib numbers must be visible on all participants. Only the registered runner will be permitted to cross the finish line. No backpacks will be allowed. We ask your cooperation.
HEADPHONES/EARBUDS
The use of Headphones/Ear Buds are strongly discouraged in order to be able to hear instructions from Police, Homeland Security, First Aid and Race Officials. If you choose to run with them you will be asked to remove before the finish line.
CAN I WALK THE FIVE MILE COURSE?
Yes - many people do walk this event.
Course limit is 90 minutes, after which they open roads to traffic and finish line is taken down.
RUNNER SEARCH
Runners can also look themselves up from the website - https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Belmar/BelmarFiveMileRun
On the top of the main page is a tab - Find A Participant, where you can check to see if a participant is registered
CHANGES TO YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
There is a link in your RunSignUp confirmation email "Manage Registration" for each registrant that allows you to make corrections including t shirt changes until August 15. Be sure to hit the Confirm button to save the changes.
T-SHIRT EXCHANGE
There will be a t-shirt exchange at the post/late registration table in Taylor Pavilion on race day from 9 am to 9:30 am while supplies last.
REFUNDS
Sorry, there are no refunds for the Belmar Five Mile Run.
You can still pickup your t-shirt on during race week or transfer your bib if you find someone to run in your place.
TRANSFERS
If you are no longer able to participate in the race – transfers can be completed online for a limited time or in person at the bib pickup during race week. Go to https://runsignup.com/Race/BelmarFiveMileRun/Page-30 for instructions on how to "Transfer to Another Runner"
BIBS HELD FOR PICKUP
Registrants who register on or after August 1 will be able to pick their bibs during race week.
We ask that you bring your confirmation email to expedite bib pickup.
You must bring your actual race number bib with you to pick-up your shirt (5 Mile).
You may pick up the bib and t-shirt for other registrants. Be prepared to stand in multiple lines when picking up for different names.
BAGGAGE CHECK
There will be a complimentary baggage check for runners, in Silver Lake Park, across from Taylor Pavilion beginning at 7:00 am. All checked gear must be picked up by 9:30 am.
RACE RESULTS
Preliminary results will be posted on race day by Elite Racing in the Silver Lake Park finish line area. A link for online results can be found at
https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/9379
PRIZE MONEY & AWARDS
Medals will be presented at the end of the finish line area to all official finishers. An awards presentation will be held at the gazebo in Silver Lake Park, beginning at approx. 9:30 am. All scoring is required to be GUN TIME. We will provide chip time, but official scoring is required to be by gun start. Awards will be given to the top 3 Open Male and Female finishers, top 3 Male and Female Masters (40 and over) finishers, and top 3 Male and Female in each age group: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89 and 90+ as well as the first Male and Female wheelchair and Full-Time Belmar residents. No duplicate awards. Awards will not be mailed. If you are not able to attend the ceremony, please make every effort to have someone pickup your award.
Prize money will be mailed as follows (after results are verified):
2025 BELMAR PRIZE MONEY - $1600
Overall – Top 3 Male/Female - $200/$150/$100
Masters (40 & over) – Top 3 Male/Female - $150/$100/$50
Belmar Full Time Resident – Top Male/Female - $25
Wheelchair – Top Male/Female - $25
Age Group Awards - Top 3 Male/Female – Belmar 5 Beach Towel
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89 and 90+
