Sporting Events in Ocean City
Races, triathlons, fishing tournaments, and athletic competitions in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Browse sporting events in Ocean City, including dates, locations, and what to expect at each event.
Sporting Events in Ocean City
Winter Warrior Challenge
2nd Saturday of February
Unique winter shore event
📍 Ocean City Boardwalk
Ocean City Half Marathon
2nd Sunday of April
Flat, fast course
📍 Ocean City Boardwalk
Night in Venice 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
July 25
Course starts and finishes at 19th St. & Haven Ave.
📍 Haven Avenue Bike Path
49th Annual OCMTC Gold Star Offshore Open
August 9-16
Proceeds support the Michael Strange Foundation for Gold Star families
📍 Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club
OCMTC Ladies/Juniors Tournament
August 1-2
Part of the OCMTC 2026 tournament series
📍 Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club
Ocean City Boys and Girls Fishing Tournament
FREEAugust 8
Free entry for all ages 8 to 16
📍 North-End Beach by the Longport Bridge
Guts & Glory 5K Run/Walk
August 9
Start/finish at Emil Palmer Park, 16th Street & Haven Avenue
📍 Emil Palmer Park
OCMTC Mahi/Wahoo/Cobia Tournament
August 22-23
Runs the weekend after the Gold Star Offshore Open
📍 Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club
🏃 Sporting Events Tips for Ocean City
- •Beach races and triathlons close their courses early — spectators driving in on race morning should approach from outside the course loop.
- •Fishing tournaments concentrate at the marina for weigh-ins, usually late afternoon; that's the spectacle worth timing a visit around.
- •For beach volleyball and surf contests, the action moves with the tide and heats run all day — check the event schedule board on the sand rather than the website's start time.
- •Parking in Ocean City: Limited free street parking away from beach. Metered spots fill early on weekends.