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TuTu 2.2

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location
Asbury Park, NJ
Iron Whale, 1200 Ocean Ave, 07712
Featured distance
2 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Don your most vibrant tutu for a fun 2.2-mile run or walk along the scenic Asbury Park Boardwalk, all while supporting a good cause.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Embrace a delightful 2.2-mile run or walk along the Asbury Park and Ocean Grove Boardwalks at the TuTu 2.2. This event invites you to don a colorful tutu and enjoy the coastal views while supporting Circle of Friends. It's a charming opportunity to combine a fun, themed run with a meaningful cause, celebrating community spirit by the ocean.

What to expect

  • A 2.2-mile run or walk along the scenic Asbury Park and Ocean Grove Boardwalks.
  • Receive a colorful tutu and a tech t-shirt if you register by the deadline.
  • Enjoy a complimentary Miller Lite or non-alcoholic beverage after the race.

Standout details

  • 2.2-mile boardwalk course
  • Colorful tutu included
  • Awards for top finishers
  • Best dressed tutu awards

Perks & features

  • Shirt

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

TuTu 2.2

Saturday, April 18, 2026

A 2.2-mile fun run or walk to help support Circle of Friends.

Start on Boardwalk on South Side of Convention Hall at 10 am - 1300 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.

Join our Facebook Group

Run the Asbury Park and Ocean Grove Boardwalks at the 2026 TuTu 2.2 Run

All get a colorful TuTu.  Get a Tech T  shirt  if signed up by March 29, 2026

Bib, T-shirt, and tutu pick up to be held at The Iron Whale.

(1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM

AND race morning from 9:00 to 9:45 am.

On line closes on April 16, 2026 or until limit reached

Registered participants will receive an Email with updates as the date gets closer.

Awards

Top 3 finishers men and women.

Top 3 men and women best dressed in Tutu.

Random prizes!

*T-shirt not guaranteed if registering after March 29, 2026

Stick around after for a complimentary Miller Lite or a choice of a non alcoholic beverage.

Thanks to all who came out on a cold windy day for the 2025 run. The boardwalk was still bright filled with all the colorful TuTus.

Start Video .

Here is the photo album

Sorry to miss some photos toward the end as my camera died

Congrats to top finishers 1.  Dan Valleau            Rebecca Snyder 2. Yovani Ruiz         Lauren Ramirez 3. Danny Mills          Harper Bertrand 4. Declan Avella      Lauren Bertrand 5. Brian Bauer         Lisa Nesnay

Thanks to all who came out to the 2024 event. See photos and more in our Facebook Group . https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15jf64MEmV/ Thanks to all who came out to the 2023 Tutu Run.  Weather was great and was awesome seeing the boardwalk full of colorful Tutus.

Here is a link to the photos.

https://runsignup.com/tutu/photos

You can search for your photo with your bib number if it was showing.  Photos are in finish order so you can scroll through the photos to about your finish time and find your photo as well if your bib was covered.

And here is a video of the start

https://youtu.be/RbQ4pMwnW1s

More videos are posted on the TuTu Runs Facebook Group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/361335024045317/

Top Finishers Women                             Top Finishers Men

Gabriella O Hanna               Daniel Sharo

Rebecca Snyder                  Nick Billows

Melanie Huckman              Dan Vollean

Meg Weinberger                 Liam Sharo

Eva McGee                    Chris Zubke

Best Dressed Women       Best Dressed Men

Peggy                         Stone Sanborn

Maria Callahan             William Warner

Brenda Warner            Joseph Romeo

Jennifer Kotwica             Chris Kotwica

Stacey  Mroney           Kevin McDonough

Thanks to all who came out l

To the 2022 TuTu Run.  A few showers at the start but the sun came out for the finish. Here are start and finish photos. 2022 TuTu Run Photos Video of Start Congratulations to the top finishers Male 1. Oleksandr Nedoruba 12:47 2.  Dan Valleau  13:00 3.  Shaun Peterson 13:59 4. John Walsh  14:13 5.  Dan O'Brien  14:50 Female 1. Kim Kallok 14:45 2. Rebecca Snyder 15:25 3. Gabriella Ohanna  15:54 4. Adrianna Kern 15:55 5.  Julia Gasparini 16:15

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