Mon, Sep 7, 2026

OCNJ Labor Day 5 Miler & 1 Mile

Ocean City, NJ

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2014

5 Miles1 Mile

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5 Miles · 2025 results

166finishers

31:18winner

47:39median

1:25:58cutoff

Top 3: Stephen Augustyn (31:18) · Ryan Wasson (31:33) · Chris Manning (32:09)

1 Miles · 2025 results

89finishers

7:18winner

12:47median

41:58cutoff

Top 3: Jack Hammond (7:18) · Grace Kane (7:44) · Brady Hammond (7:59)

The OCNJ Labor Day 5 Miler & 1 Mile has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

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Distances & Start Times

5 Miles9/7/2026 09:00-

1 Mile9/7/2026 09:00-

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Common Questions About the OCNJ Labor Day 5 Miler & 1 Mile

Will I finish last at the OCNJ Labor Day 5 Miler & 1 Mile?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 47:39, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:25:58, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the OCNJ Labor Day 5 Miler & 1 Mile a good first 5 Miles?

It is a small race (166 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the OCNJ Labor Day 5 Miler & 1 Mile?

The 5 Miles winner ran 31:18 while the median finisher took 47:39. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.