Welcome to The Ocean Running Club
The Ocean Running Club offers three key benefits for running enthusiasts. Firstly, it provides a supportive and inclusive community of fellow runners, fostering friendships and a sense of belonging. Secondly, the club organizes group runs and training sessions, allowing members to run alongside others, explore new routes, and benefit from the motivation and camaraderie of running in a group. Lastly, being part of the club grants access to races, events, and workshops, offering opportunities for personal growth, goal-setting, and learning from experienced runners. Overall, joining the Ocean Running Club enhances your running experience through community support, group running opportunities, and access to events and resources.
Benefits of Joining Our Club
- Access to races, events, and workshops.
- A supportive and inclusive community of fellow runners.
- Member organized group runs and training sessions.
- Helps you get motivated and builds camaraderie of running in a group.
- Opportunities for personal growth, goal setting, and learning from experienced runners.


Meet Up for a Group Run
Group meet running are group runs organized by members, which offer the opportunity to explore new routes and discover scenic locations while enjoying the company of fellow runners. They are throughout Ocean County.
Running with a group provides a sense of accountability and motivation. When you commit to meeting up with a group, you’re more likely to stick to your running routine and stay consistent with your training.
Thursday Night Guys’ Run – March 13
Thursday Night Guys’ Run – March 13 Looking for a midweek shakeout with good company? Join us for our Thursday Night Guys’ Run on March 13 at 6:00 PM! We’ll meet by the pavilion just east of IHYC, lace up, and head out for a relaxed group run. Whether you're training for your next race or just looking to log some miles with friends, this is the perfect way to keep the momentum going. Post-run, stick around for some camaraderie—because the best part of the run is the conversation afterward! All paces welcome. See you there!
This is the year!
This is the year! Miss Mindy’s is kicking off the Second Sunday Run Club this Sunday, March 9th, at 5 PM—just in time for the start of Daylight Savings! Join us for an informal 3.1-mile run along JFK Boulevard and the Pine Beach paved path, passing Pine Beach Elementary. Start & finish: Miss Mindy’s Ice Cream Shop Who’s welcome? Everyone! Just be mindful of running on the roadside.☀️ Post-run hangout: Weather permitting, stick around and chat on the outdoor patio! We’ll meet every Second Sunday of the month, so mark your calendars! Questions? Reach out to John [...]
Sunday Run Club
Wanna Run? Very informal run leaving out of Miss Mindy's going right around 3.1 miles. All public roads we will run on in Pine Beach/Bayville. All paces welcome, but just know where you are going in case you are ahead or behind others.No need to think you need to buy ice cream. This is strictly to have a fun run with friends : ) Where - Miss Mindy's Ice Cream Shop [...]
Guys Thursday Night Run
Group run/walk Mar. 6, Thursday 6:00 PM, meet by Pavilion just east of IHYC. Questions contact Diesel Dave
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
REGISTER NOW FOR THE ORC BANQUET, PINE BEACH 5K & 5K RUCK AND 1 MILE RUN AND SEASIDE HALF AND 5K BUNDLE UP THE RACES AND SAVE EVEN MORE. OCEAN RUNNING CLUB BANQUET CLICK HERE TO REGISTER PINE BEACH 5K & RUCK, 1 MILE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER SEASIDE HALF & 5K CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Ocean Running Club’s Pine Beach 5k & 1 Mile Run AND 5k RUCK
Ocean Running Club's Pine Beach 5k & 1 Mile Run AND 5k RUCK CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Where were you on the morning of June 23, 2024? You were running the Pine Beach 5k! We hope you have many good memories of race day and want to run it again this year! It will be on Sunday June 29th and there is a referral reward! Upon registering you will receive a link, if 5 people sign up from your link, you will get a $10 refund! Looking forward to seeing you race morning! Follow the race on Facebook at.. ORC's [...]
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