New Jersey · 5 Mile
Spring Lake Five
Spring Lake Five is a 5 Mile event held in Spring Lake, New Jersey. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 10,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Spring Lake, NJ
- Field size
- ~10,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Spring Lake, New Jersey
- Distances
- 5 Mile
- Field size
- About 10,000 runners
- Course
- Flat / coastal
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- springlake5.org
About the Spring Lake Five
The largest road race in New Jersey, a fast and flat USATF-certified five-miler through Spring Lake's tree-lined streets and Jersey Shore boardwalk that draws over 10,000 runners and sells out almost instantly.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- New Jersey's largest road race; USATF-certified; named one of Runner's World Magazine's top 100 races in America; routinely sells out in hours (48th running in 2026).
- Notes
- One of New Jersey's largest road races.
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Spring Lake Five: common questions
- When is the Spring Lake Five?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Spring Lake Five held?
- In Spring Lake, New Jersey.
- What distances does the Spring Lake Five offer?
- 5 Mile.
- How many people run the Spring Lake Five?
- About 10,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Spring Lake Five?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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