Sat, Oct 24, 2026

The Skeleton Run

Oceanport, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024
5K

Entry is $45 now and rises to $50 after Aug 21, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Skeleton Run

The course runs through Fort Monmouth, a former military base with wide roads and open grounds that give the route a distinctive, slightly eerie character. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and the skeleton theme runs through the whole morning. The course is closed to traffic and timed with chips.

After the race, the party splits between two local venues, one a social bar and one a brewery, with live music, food, and vendors. A portion of proceeds benefits a local family support center on the fort grounds.

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Distances & Start Times

5K10/24/2026 10:00$45
After Party Only10/24/2026 10:00$20

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