Always Ready 5K
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Virtual
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Enjoy epic Coast Guard views and bring your furry friend for a special K9 race at this family-friendly 5K in Cape May.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
QuirkyThe Always Ready 5K in Cape May, NJ, offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and family fun. Runners can enjoy epic Coast Guard views along the 3.1-mile course. This event also features a distinctive 3K K9 race, inviting four-legged friends and their guides to participate. With awards for top finishers across various age groups and commemorative swag for all, it's an engaging experience for both two-legged and four-legged participants.
What to expect
- Experience a 3.1-mile run with epic Coast Guard views.
From the organizer
Epic Coast Guard views and fun family racing.
Awards to the top 3 M/f Overall and Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 60+. Race Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by September 30 (limited supply after) and all finishers receive a commemorative Always Ready Challenge Coin.
ALWAYS READY K9 RACE
This 3K run/walk option is open to four-legged friends accompanied by 2 legged guides. Dogs must be leashed on no longer than a 6ft lead and able to maintain a calm disposition for the entirety of the event. The K9 race will start 5 minutes after the 5K. This race is brought to you by our partners at Lead the Way Dog Training . Each finisher will receive a Lead the Way K9 Champion Medal and an Always Ready K9 dog pin.
VIRTUAL RACES
Virtual 5K and K9 runners will have the entire month of October to complete their best time and will receive the same swag as the corresponding live event. Virtual packets will not be mailed out until after the in-person race on 10/11.