Simon's Heart of a Champion 5K Run/Walk
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Surf City, NJ
- Surf City Fire House, 713 Long Beach Boulevard, 08008
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Who it's for
- Military & First Responders
- Walkers Welcome
Military & First Responders
Walkers WelcomeGreat for: walkers
Perks & features
- Medal
MedalFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 4, 2026, 6:14 PM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM EDT · From $59.30
Opens Jan 4, 2026, 6:14 PM EST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT
The course
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Difficulty
Easygoing
Easygoing5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
The inaugural Simon’s Heart of a Champion 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8AM. All proceeds from the event will equally benefit the Simon J. Mariani Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) and the Surf City Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Co #1 (Fire Department), both IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) not for-profit organizations.
The Foundation awards educational scholarships and hardship financial relief distributions to needy individuals. The Fire Department provides fire, water rescue, and EMS services year-round to residents of Surf City and the surrounding communities. During 2025 they responded to approximately 1,000 total fire, water rescue and EMS occurrences.
A great flat course through the shore town streets of Surf City, NJ; a certified distance of 5K and route that starts and ends at the Surf City Fire House. All runners and walkers are welcome!
Race shirts will be provided to all participants that register by 4/1/2026. All participants will receive a finisher medal!
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall Male and Female finishers as well as the top 1 Male and Female finishers in 10 year age groups.
Packet Pick-Up available at the Surf City Fire House, 713 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, NJ
Friday, 4/24/2026, 3-7pm Saturday (Race Day), 4/25/2026, starting at 6am
A virtual race option is also available.
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