Ocean Running Club Gear Store
THE ORC STORE IS OPENING SOON! šļø Gear up for the miles ahead! Weāve addedĀ cold-weather running apparelĀ to help keep you warm, comfortable, and moving as you chase yourĀ spring distance goals. šāāļøšāāļø Train smart. Stay warm. Run strong. Stay tuned for launch details!
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.Ā 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.
Pine Beach 5K and 1 mile Run and NEW 5K RUCK
The Pine Beach 5K, hosted by the Ocean Running Club, is more than just a raceāitās a cherished tradition that brings together runners, walkers, and community members from near and far. This year, we proudly celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Borough of Pine Beach, a milestone [ā¦]
Chilly Cheeks POSTPONED
Out of an abundance of caution, weāre postponing the Summer Series Preview Run due to current conditions at Hebrew Park and the Barnegat Rail Trail.Safety comes firstāweāll share a new date as soon as conditions improve. Thanks for understanding
SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATEĀ Ā MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MAY 3, 2026 More info coming soon! MEMBERSHIP REMINDERĀ Donāt miss outābecome an ORC member today or renew your membership to keep enjoying all the benefits of Ocean Running Club. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP
Chilly Cheeks 5K
BIG NEWS + COLD CHEEKS ALERT You spokeāand we listened. As many of you know, the trail conditions at Winding River Park are no longer the safest option for runners. Looking ahead toĀ 2026, weāre excited to officially announce aĀ NEW HOME for the ORC Summer Series: The Barnegat Rail Trail, starting atĀ Hebrew Park in Lacey! But why wait until summer to check it out? Introducing the Chilly Cheeks Summer Series Preview Run A summer course⦠in the middle of winter! This isĀ NOT a raceājust a fun, social runĀ to get familiar with the new route and enjoy miles with friends. Choose your [...]
ORC HATS
Ā Ā ORC Gear Check Weāre ARE ordering Ocean Running Club BOCO running hats, the deadline to reserve your hat is 1/4/2026 Cost is $20 per hat Order will be placed Monday AM you can reserve a hat by emailing us at oceanrunningclub13@gmail.com no later than Sunday 1/4
Become an ORC member or Renewing membership instructions
Ā How to Join ORC as a New Member Open the ORC RunSignUp pageCLICK HERE FOR RUNSIGNUPĀ Sign In or Create an Account If you already have a RunSignUp account, click Sign In at the top. If not, choose New User? Sign Up and follow the prompts to create one. Click the āSign Upā Button under the membership type you want (Individual or Family). Choose Your Membership Level & Duration Pick Individual or Family. Confirm the membership period (e.g., through 12/31/2026). Confirm Your Account DetailsRunSignUp will ask which account youāre buying the membership under ā make sure your email and name [...]
Polar Bear 5K
ORC Runners Shine at the Polar Bear RacesĀ Ocean Running Club runners braved the chill and delivered strong performances on the iconic Asbury Park Boardwalk at the 62nd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races, sponsored by the Shore Athletic Club. Originally scheduled for December 27, 2024, the race was postponed due to a winter stormābut the reschedule didnāt cool off the competition. ORC had an impressive showing in the 5K, with several age group winners: Peter Foytlin (21:05.82) ā 1st, 50ā54 John Delaney (20:42.61) ā 1st, 55ā59 Brian Hanlon (21:17.18) ā 1st, 60ā64 Larry Perlberg (26:29.34) ā 1st, 70ā74 Not [...]
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