Cupid's Chase 5K Seaside Heights

About the Event

Check-in begins at 8:30 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.
The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.
This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.
To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2026; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.
Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.
Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.
This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

Races Offered

5K

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$40.00

Bronze Sponsor

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — Bronze Sponsor

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10:00

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$1,500.00

Exhibitor Table

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — Exhibitor Table

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$500.00

Gold Sponsor

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — Gold Sponsor

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$5,000.00

Platinum Sponsor

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — Platinum Sponsor

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$10,000.00

Silver Sponsor

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — Silver Sponsor

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$2,500.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Seaside Heights.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -0.2° / 7.8°

wb_sunny -5.5° / 3.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.7 /

water_drop 67.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -0.2° / 7.8°

wb_sunny -5.5° / 3.4°

air 14.7 km/h

water_drop 67.7%

About Seaside Heights

Learn more about the host city, Seaside Heights.

Seaside Heights is a borough with almost 3,000 residents (2019) in the New Jersey Shore region. Seaside Heights is a beach town on a barrier island that faces the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Barnegat Bay on the west. It is connected to the mainland community of Toms River via the Thomas A. Mathis Bridge over the bay. Seaside Park, directly to the south on the same island, is also covered in this article.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

5% OFF

Promo code RUNGUIDES

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