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JSRC New Year’s Eve 2 Mile Twilight Fun Run/Walk & Party

location_city Manasquan

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calendar_today 31 Dec, 2025

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About the Event

                    
22nd Annual JSRC New Years Eve Twilight 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk & Party

Date: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 | 4:00 p.m. 
Location: Leggett’s Sand Bar, 217 First Ave., Manasquan, NJ


Running In The New Year - A JSRC Tradition

Out with 2025, In with 2026!  It’s time to think about your New Year’s Resolutions.  With all the food and drink we have consumed over the past few weeks, you might want to consider starting 2026 off on the right foot with some extra steps!  
 
Join us for the 22nd Annual New Years Eve Twilight 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk & Party hosted by the Jersey Shore Running Club on the beautiful Manasquan beachfront and local streets. This JSRC tradition has brought smiles to the thousands who have run it in the past.  A 4:00 pm start time allows for a little “recovery time” before your late night partying.  Perfect for runners, walkers, families and friends looking to celebrate the New Year in style.  You don't have to be a JSRC member to participate.  There will be a free buffet for all participants at Leggett's Sand Bar following the run/walk.  

This is a SAFE and happy celebratory FUN RUN with course marshals at selected locations.  Due to safety & insurance concerns we must prohibit Strollers,Baby Joggers & Pets.  Thank you for your cooperation. 

                                                   REGISTRATION AND FEES

Online registration will be open through Monday, December 29 at jsrc.org or RunSignUp/JSRC Twilight Run or in person at Leggett’s on December 31 prior to the run/walk. No mail in entry.

Pre-Registration (11/1 through 12/29/2025) - $35.00
Race Day Registration (12/31/2025) - $40.00
Party Only (Includes Tee Shirt & buffet) - $20.00

                                                   RACE DAY SCHEDULE - 12/31

Bib & T-Shirt Pick Up and Post Registration at Leggett's Sand Bar - 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Tee Shirts for all pre-registered participants through 12/29. Tee Shirts for post registrants (12/31) only while supplies last. 
2 mile run/walk will start at 4:00 pm
Post Run/Walk Party at Leggett's Sand Bar - Free Buffet 

JSRC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.  Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Rae of Light Foundation and Kindness Cafe.  Please consider a donation to these organizations.  

RAE OF LIGHT FOUNDATION - The Rae of Light Foundation is a 501(c)3 non- profit organization established by Jessica & Matt Ludwig in honor and memory of their beloved 18 year old daughter, Jillian Rae Ludwig.  Jillian was an aspiring musician who lost her life tragically and senselessly in November 2023 when she was struck by a stray bullet while taking a jog in a community park nearby to her college campus in Nashville, Tennessee.  The Rae of Light Foundation is to honor Jillian’s legacy by providing scholarships and financial assistance for music students and struggling artists, as well as to protect innocent lives from being taken through preventable violence.

KINDNESS CAFE - A dedicated non-profit organization in Spring Lake Heights, NJ, focused on creating a vibrant social atmosphere that empowers adults aged 18 and over who have intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing meaningful employment opportunities at the Kindness Café. This welcoming café not only serves delicious food but also allows participants to gain valuable work experience, build skills, and enhance their confidence. The Kindness Cafe is committed to enriching the lives of its members, ensuring they have the chance to connect, grow, and thrive in a supportive environment.

 

DIRECTIONS TO LEGGETT'S SAND BAR

Highway 71 to Main St, Manasquan
From North - turn left on Main St
From South - turn right onto Main St
Continue East on Main St to First Ave
Leggett's is on right Street
Parking on street and Leggett's rear parking lot 
 

 

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Manasquan.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 1.0° / 8.1°
wb_sunny -3.7° / 4.1°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 14.0 /
water_drop 71.5%

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