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It was wonderful to see so many Ocean Running Club members and friends at this year’s Thanksgiving Day Fun Run. More than 45 enthusiastic runners gathered with smiles, stories, and plenty of food to share. We kicked things off with our traditional group photo, followed by a heartfelt tribute to our good friend Tom, whose spirit and dedication have shaped this tradition from the very beginning. From there, everyone set off at their own pace — many completed the classic Island Heights 5K route, while a few ambitious runners stretched their miles all the way to 10. Afterward, we warmed [...]

Make a Splash This Winter: Adult Swim Clinic at Toms River Fitness Looking to sharpen your swimming technique, build endurance, or feel more confident in the water? Toms River Fitness & Aquatic Center is offering a fantastic opportunity this winter with their Adult Swim Clinic, led by coaches Annette & Amanda. Whether you’re a triathlete, a runner looking to cross-train, or someone simply hoping to improve efficiency in the pool, this program is designed with you in mind. It’s open to adults 15 and older who already possess basic swimming ability and are ready to take their skills to the [...]

CHANGE: The Path Forward for ORC Change isn’t always easy—but it’s always necessary. For runners and for our club, growth only happens when we’re willing to take that next step forward. In recent years, the Ocean Running Club had been sitting still—but that’s changed. We’ve started moving forward again, embracing new ideas and new energy.. New group runs have formed, new members have joined, new events have taken shape, and new ideas have pushed us into exciting directions. None of that happens by staying the same. It happens because we choose change. If we don’t adapt, we stay stagnant—same routines, [...]

Things to Renew Every year we all have a few things that need renewing —your driver’s license, car registration, insurance, maybe even your wedding vows!We renew our gym memberships, magazine subscriptions, passports, and Costco cards without much thought.We even refresh our streaming services when that “Are you still watching?” message pops up. Driver’s License Car Registration Car Insurance Passport Health Insurance Streaming Subscription Gym Membership Internet/phone service Costco Card / BJ's Ocean Running Club Membership! ‍ So here’s one more important renewal to add to your list —✅ Your Ocean Running Club Membership! Renewing your ORC membership keeps you connected [...]

 Thanksgiving Morning Run – A Heartwarming ORC Tradition Before the turkey goes in the oven and the parade hits the screen, the Ocean Running Club gathers for one of our favorite traditions of the year — the Thanksgiving Morning Run! Join us at 8:30 AM on Thanksgiving morning at the Island Heights Post Office for a relaxed and festive run along the quiet streets and scenic river views. It’s not a race — it’s about friends, fresh air, and a little pre-feast movement to make that second slice of pie taste even better. Each year, runners show up bundled in [...]