Sporting Events at the Jersey Shore
Races, triathlons, fishing tournaments, and athletic competitions
101
Events
8
Major Festivals
27
Free Events
12
Months Active
Destination Sporting Events
Major sporting events worth planning your trip around.
October 4, 2026
8:00 AM start (new for 2026)
Running nowFlat, scenic half marathon through Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area.
Highlights
Major Sporting Events
LBI Surf Fishing Classic
Long Beach Island
One of America's oldest surf fishing tournaments with $25,000+ in prizes.
LBI 18-Mile Run & 12K
Long Beach Island
53rd annual 18-mile race the length of Long Beach Island.
Nation's third-oldest marathon featuring 8 miles on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Fast, flat course through the Wildwoods—half marathon, 10K, and 5K options.
Six-day high school tournament at the Convention Center, December 26–31.
Boat-based striped bass tournament with weigh-in at Sea Shell Resort.
Local Sporting Events
Already happened this year — 86 events
Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament
Wildwood Crest • September 26, 2026 Already happened this year
American Angler Fall Classic
Long Beach Township • September 26-27, 2026 Already happened this year
Ocean City Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament
Ocean City • September 19, 2026 Already happened this year
46th Annual MRMTC Offshore Open
Point Pleasant Beach • August 29 - September 5, 2026 Already happened this year
OCMTC Mahi/Wahoo/Cobia Tournament
Ocean City • August 22-23, 2026 Already happened this year
4th Annual JCSA Arrowhead Inn Fluke Tournament
Brick • August 15, 2026 Already happened this year
Avalon Beach Patrol South Jersey Championships
Avalon • August 14, 2026 Already happened this year
Cape May Ladies Billfish Invitational
Cape May • August 13-15, 2026 Already happened this year
57th Annual Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational
Beach Haven • August 10-15, 2026 Already happened this year
MudHen Adult Wiffle Ball Tournament
Wildwood • August 10-11, 2026 Already happened this year
49th Annual OCMTC Gold Star Offshore Open
Ocean City • August 9-16, 2026 Already happened this year
Ocean City Boys and Girls Fishing Tournament
Ocean City • August 8, 2026 Already happened this year
31st Annual Beach Classic Men's Street Hockey Tournament
Sea Isle City • August 7-9, 2026 Already happened this year
Captain Bill Gallagher 10-Mile Island Run
Sea Isle City • August 1, 2026 Already happened this year
Blackthorn Rugby's Sea Isle Ruggerfest
Sea Isle City • August 1, 2026 Already happened this year
Sticks in the Sand Beach Hockey Tournament
Wildwood • August 1-2, 2026 Already happened this year
Battle at the Beach Mixed Martial Arts Tournament
Wildwood • July 31 - August 2, 2026 Already happened this year
Annual Long Beach Island Lifeguard Races
Harvey Cedars • July 31 - August 1, 2026 Already happened this year
Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna Club Fluke Tournament
Point Pleasant Beach • July 31 - August 10, 2026 Already happened this year
Mid-Atlantic Yacht Racing Association Youth Regatta
Wildwood Crest • July 30, 2026 Already happened this year
Bill Liddell Men's Basketball Tournament
Sea Isle City • July 25, 2026 Already happened this year
Highlands Fluke Tournament
Highlands • June 20, 2026 Already happened this year
South Jersey Marina School's Out Tuna Tournament
Cape May • June 18-22, 2026 Already happened this year
Le Tour de Downbeach
Ventnor City • June 6, 2026 Already happened this year
LBI Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament
Long Beach Island • May 31, 2026 Already happened this year
LBI Spring Surf Fishing Derby
Long Beach Island • April 4 - June 21, 2026 Already happened this year
Highlands Guinness Run
Highlands • March 14, 2026 Already happened this year
Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights
Seaside Heights • February 28, 2026 Already happened this year
Sporting Events by Month
Sporting Events by County
Monmouth County
22
events
Ocean County
20
events
Atlantic County
10
events
Cape May County
49
events
Frequently Asked Questions
What sporting events are there at the Jersey Shore?
The Jersey Shore hosts 101 sporting events throughout the year. Races, triathlons, fishing tournaments, and athletic competitions
When is the best time for sporting events at the shore?
Sporting Events events happen throughout the year, with events in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Are there free sporting events at the Jersey Shore?
Yes, 27 of the 101 sporting events at the Jersey Shore are free to attend.