Sporting Events at the Jersey Shore
Races, triathlons, fishing tournaments, and athletic competitions
89
Events
8
Major Festivals
27
Free Events
10
Months Active
Destination Sporting Events
Major sporting events worth planning your trip around.
January 17, 2026
Registration 10am-12:45pm, Plunge at 1pm
20th anniversary milestone plunge raising funds for Special Olympics NJ at Wildwood Beach.
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February 28, 2026
Plunge at 1pm
NJ's largest polar bear plunge with 7,500+ plungers raising $2.5M for Special Olympics.
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April 11, 2026
8am start
Spring running festival with 5K, 10K, and half marathon along Asbury Park boardwalk.
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April 25, 2026
11am start
5K run ending at MudHen Brewing with craft beer celebration. Optional Beer Mile.
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April 12, 2026
7:30am start
Spring half marathon and 10K through Ocean City with boardwalk finish.
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June 7, 2026
6am ferry departure
Bucket-list triathlon starting with a ferry swim to Cape May. Swim 1mi, bike 24mi, run 10K.
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September 19-20, 2026
Gates open 11am daily
Two days of beach music featuring Mumford & Sons, The Strokes, and 25+ artists on Asbury Park oceanfront.
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October 4, 2026
8am start
Flat, scenic half marathon through Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area.
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Major Sporting Events
80,000 sq ft of fishing exhibits with 14 boat dealers and 100+ vendors.
5K obstacle course on Ocean City Boardwalk - a unique winter challenge at the shore.
MAAC conference basketball tournament at historic Boardwalk Hall.
Premier point-to-point race along the shore with full and half marathon options.
LBI Spring Surf Fishing Derby
Long Beach Island
79-day surf fishing tournament with 100% cash payout for striped bass and bluefish.
Derby-themed 5K along Spring Lake boardwalk with festive celebrations.
LBI Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament
Long Beach Island
Memorial Day weekend team surf fishing tournament on LBI beaches.
60+ years of marlin fishing tradition—one of the oldest release tournaments in the region.
The 34th annual Wildwood Beach Ultimate, billed as the largest beach ultimate frisbee tournament in the world, with 4-on-4 play on the sand.
NAGA's Battle at the Beach Grappling Championship returns to the Wildwoods Convention Center for three days of mixed grappling competition.
Premier offshore tournament with million-dollar payouts for marlin and tuna.
LBI Surf Fishing Classic
Long Beach Island
One of America's oldest surf fishing tournaments with $25,000+ in prizes.
Evening 10-mile road race the length of Sea Isle City, starting and finishing at Beach Patrol Headquarters.
The 16th CRDA Atlantic City Triathlon runs August 9 with Olympic and Sprint races swimming the back bay at Bader Field, finishing at Boardwalk Hall.
Ocean City's 49th annual offshore tournament, benefiting the Michael Strange Foundation for Gold Star families. Multiple South Jersey weigh stations.
Beach Haven's 57th annual white marlin tournament. Teams fish two of four days for marlin, tuna, dolphin and wahoo, with public weigh-ins on Dock Road.
Three-day team fitness competition on the Asbury Park beach and boardwalk, with Elite, RX, Masters and Intermediate divisions.
The Manasquan River club's flagship offshore tournament, running eight days from August 29 with daily canyon weigh-ins at Brielle Yacht Club.
Premier East Coast PRO-AM surf competition—26th year at Belmar Beach. Free.
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.
Boat-based striped bass tournament with weigh-in at Sea Shell Resort.
Fast, flat course through the Wildwoods—half marathon, 10K, and 5K options.
Local Sporting Events
Highlands Guinness Run
Highlands • March 14, 2026
Le Tour de Downbeach
Ventnor City • June 6, 2026
Highlands Fluke Tournament
Highlands • June 20, 2026
Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna Club Fluke Tournament
Point Pleasant Beach • July 31 - August 10, 2026
4th Annual JCSA Arrowhead Inn Fluke Tournament
Brick • August 15, 2026
Sporting Events by Month
Sporting Events by County
Monmouth County
18
events
Ocean County
17
events
Atlantic County
9
events
Cape May County
45
events
Frequently Asked Questions
What sporting events are there at the Jersey Shore?
The Jersey Shore hosts 89 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.
Are there free sporting events at the Jersey Shore?
Yes, 27 of the 89 sporting events at the Jersey Shore are free to attend.