About This Race
The 2027 River to Bay 5K is scheduled as an In-Person Race on May 1, 2026, rain or shine.
Please join us on Saturday May 1st, 2026 for the 35th Annual River to Bay 5K Classic, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Toms River on its beautiful Island Heights course. This race is a USATF certified course. All participants must agree to the terms of the USATF Waiver as a condition of registration.
All proceeds benefit local youth and charitable organizations. Visit our website at http://tomsriverkiwanis.org/ and click the History tab to see some of the organizations we support.
Limited to the first 750 participants, please sign up early before the race fills up! Any "early bird" registrants by end of day April 6, 2027 save $10 on registration. Early bird registrants are guaranteed a race shirt of the correct size, we cannot guarantee availability for those registering after early bird.
Race registrations are non-refundable.
Persons, companies, or groups interested in sponsoring the 2026 race may contact [email protected]. Sponsorships range from $75 to $2,500
Special thanks to our platinum sponsor for 2026, Vision Financial Services, and our major sponsor for the 2026 race, Gateway Toyota
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