Run The Crest

***NOTE:  NEW START TIMES FOR THE HALF MARATHON, 10K, AND KIDS FUN RUN***    Times are moved up by 30 minutes compared to what was originally published to accommodate permits and road closures.   

The Half Marathon will start at 7:30am on Saturday, 10/4

The 10K will start at 8:30am on Saturday, 10/4

The Kids Fun Run will start at 10:30am on Saturday, 10/4

  The 5K is not affected and will still start as planned at 5:30pm on Friday, 10/3   You raced the rest, now RUN THE CREST!! Join us at Centennial Park in Wildwood Crest, NJ, for the newest and best running festival in the area. Come out for the run and stay for the fun!  Vendors, food trucks, and live music!   Race Events: Run The Crest 5K - Starts Friday night, 10/3/2025, at 5:30pmRun The Crest Half Marathon - Starts Saturday, 10/4/2025 8:00amRun The Crest 10K - Starts Saturday, 10/4/2025 9:00amCrest Kids Run Run - Starts at 10:30am - Run the perimeter of the Centennial Park Festival **Race start times subject to change based on permit requirements.   Charity Partner - Amanda's Wish: We are honored to partner with the Amanda's Wish Foundation as our event charity.  This organization was created in honor of Miss Amanda Holland.  The Foundation's mission is help children programs, camp activities, youth scholarships, and keep her memory going in todays youth.  You can support this great cause by making a donation to Amanda's Wish when you register for the race or you can donate without registering by clicking the DONATE button above.  Thank you for helping us support Amanda's Wish.     Want to have a friendly team competition? Create or join a team when you register and compete against other teams in your category.  Awards will be given for fastest team in each category for the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.  Team times will be the sum of the fastest 5 members on your team.  To be eligible for the team competition, your team must have at least 5 members registered for the race distance in which you want to compete.    Team Categories: Running Clubs Triathlon Clubs Adults (18+) Youth (17 and under) Military Heroes (Active Military and Veterans) First Responder Heroes (Police and Fire/Rescue) Lifeguards   An additional award will be available for the team with the most members!    Multi Race Discount    Run more and save!  Run the 5K and 10K or the 5K and Half Marathon and save $10.  Select the multi race bundle and your discount will automatically be applied.      Want to Run The Crest for free??    You can when you refer friends and family!  Here's how it works:  When you register, your confirmation email will include a unique link you can send to friends and family members to encourage them to race with you.  When they register using your link, you get credit.   How do you race for free?  Well...when 5 people register using your referral link, you get a refund of $25.  Get 3 additional people to register using your link and get another $25 back.  You will continue to get an additional $25 back for every additional 3 entries using your link until you get refunded your entire entry fee. You get to race with a bunch of friends and/or family members and you race for free!  It's a WIN-WIN!   Race Swag is guaranteed for those registered by 9/15/2025. Packet pick-up will be available at Centennial Park on Friday, 10/3, 4-5:30 for the 5K, and 4-7pm for the 10K and Half Marathon as well as on race morning.