Beach season may be ending, but there’s no shortage of exciting things to do in the Garden state once Fall rolls around. If you’re looking to get more active in the Autumn, this list is full of special sporting events, charity runs, and community events encompassing everything from motorcycle racing to goat yoga.
New Jersey Community Events— Ocean and Monmouth Counties
The New Jersey sports events calendar is jam-packed with incredible experiences. Whether you're looking for a smaller gathering of micro wrestlers or a miles-long race just for cycling enthusiasts, the calendar likely has something just for you.
If you want to get involved in the New Jersey sports scene, check out these must-catch events for the second half of 2019.
September 7 – Monmouth Football Kickoff Festival
A festival with food, live music, games, giveaways, and more to help commemorate the start of the football season.
Monmouth Park
Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport, New Jersey 07757
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tickets: Free
September 15 – 13th Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament
Community volleyball event to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties.
Main Street Beach Manasquan
205 Beachfront (East Main Street & First Ave.)
Manasquan, New Jersey 08736
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tickets: Fundraising goals of at least $75 per person ($50 for students) for each team of 6-8 people
September 15 – Jersey Shore Walk to End Hydrocephalus
Sponsored locally by Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine, The WALK to End Hydrocephalus is the Hydrocephalus Association’s largest annual fundraising event, raising nearly $2 million last year thanks to more than 17,000 participants in 40+ locations across the U.S.
Bradley Beach Boardwalk Gazebo
Ocean & 5th Avenue
Bradley Beach, New Jersey 07720
Time: 9:40 AM to 11:30 AM
Tickets: Participants raising $75 or more will receive the 2019 WALK to End Hydrocephalus T-Shirt. Those who raise $250 or more will qualify for additional gifts from the Hydrocephalus Association.
September 21 – The Endless Summer Walk
A fun annual walk along the NJ coast stretching from the Aberdeen/Matawan train station to Asbury Park.
Aberdeen-Matawan Train Station
Main St. & Atlantic Ave
Matawan, New Jersey 07747
Time: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tickets: Free
September 21 – Festival of the Sea 5K
A short, friendly run open to athletes, families, kids in strollers, and even pets. The course goes along Point Pleasant Beach and the adjoining boardwalk.
Point Pleasant Beach
202 Arnold Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742
Time: 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Tickets: $45
September 21 – Barrier Island Classic Surf Competition
Long and short board division surf contests for surfers 18 years of age and older.
Island Beach State Park – Surfing Beach
Rt. 35 S.
Seaside Park, New Jersey 08752
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tickets: $25
September 23 – Novo Nordisk Annual Fall Golf Classic
An annual golf event to benefit Camp Nejeda, a camp for kids with type 1 diabetes, according to the reviews the Cream Ridge Golf Club has 18 holes and is well known among the players.
Cream Ridge Golf Club
181 Route 539
Cream Ridge, New Jersey 08514
Time: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Tickets: Sponsorship starts at $1,000
September 28 – Beauty and the Beach Run
A run/walk for women to benefit Aslan Youth Ministries, a nonprofit serving children and families throughout Monmouth County.
1 Ocean Blvd.
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
Time: 9:30 AM (5-mile race); 10:00 AM (walkers)
Tickets: $55
September 29 – Motorcycle Run for Special Olympics New Jersey
10th annual motorcycle ride to support the New Jersey Special Olympics.
VFW Post #2179
1 Veterans Lane
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Ticket: $15 per passenger or non-rider; $20 per rider
October 4 – 3rd Annual Stomp Out Child Abuse 5K & Family Fun Run
A 5K and fun run to raise awareness for child abuse and help support The Friends of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center.
Thompson Park
805 Newman Springs Rd.
Lincroft, NJ 07738
Time: 9:00 AM (5K); 10:00 AM (Fun Run)
Tickets: $18 Fun Run; $28 5K
October 5 – Timberbrook Triathlon
A triathlon consisting of running, canoeing/kayaking, and mountain biking, held at the Manasquan Reservoir.
Manasquan Reservoir
311 Windeler Rd.
Howell, New Jersey 07731
Time: 9:00 AM
Tickets: $30 solo entry; $45 team entry
October 5 – Matawan Day
Sponsored by Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine, this year’s annual Matawan Day and Fall Festival is full of Food Vendors (including a Beer & Wine Garden), local artisans, and live music and entertainment for all attendees.
Main Street,
Matawan, New Jersey 07747
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
October 12 – Pound the Pavement for Purple - Pancreatic Cancer Run/Walk
The 6th annual pancreatic cancer run/walk event to benefit the Lustgarden Foundation.
The Headliner
1401 NJ-35
Neptune, NJ 07753
Time: 10:00 AM 5K; 10:15 AM 2-Mile Walk
Tickets: $30
October 12 – Sport Shot Singles Spectacular Bowling Tournament
A bowling tournament hosted by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church of Whiting Bowling Ministry.
Playdrome Lanes
821 Confier Street
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
October 13 – 47th Annual LBI Commemorative 18-Mile Run
A fall race sponsored by the St. Francis Community Center in commemoration of two events: 9/11 and the 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
St. Francis Parish and Community Center
4700 Long Beach Blvd.
Brant Beach (Long Beach Township), New Jersey 08008
Time: 10:30 AM
Tickets: $35 for USATF-NJ members; $45 for non-members registered by 8/31/19, $55 thereafter
October 13 – Fall Festival @ Monmouth Park Sports Book by William Hill
Live racing and professional football with the ability to pitch a picnic outside.
Monmouth Park Sports Book by William Hill
175 Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport, New Jersey 07757
Time: Gates open at 8:00 AM; First race at 12:50 PM
Tickets: Free
October 19-20 – Tough Mudder Tri-State 2019
The legendary mud run and team building experience comes to Englishtown.
Raceway Park
230 Pension Road
Englishtown, New Jersey 07726
Tickets: From $20 (Mini Mudder) up to $200 (Tough Mudder Full Participant)
November 6 – Lincroft: Mini Golf for Charities
The 14th annual Curchin Open Miniature Golf Tournament to benefit Hope Sheds Light and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County.
Curchin Group
200 Schulz Drive, #400
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Time: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Tickets: Donation based; Sponsorship opportunities available
November 17 – The Fit2Fab Run
A fun and exciting blend of shopping, a two-mile run, and yoga.
Jersey Shore Premium Outlets
1 Premium Outlet Blvd.
Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07753
Time: 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Tickets: $30
November 29 – Born to Run 5-Mile Race
The 34th annual 5-mile run hosted by the Freehold Area Running Club with proceeds benefiting the Freehold Open Door Food Pantry.
Court Street & Lafayette Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Time: 11:00 AM
Tickets: From free (kids 6 & under) to $40 (late registration)
November 30 – Thanks4Giving 5k Runraiser
Your choice of a 1-mile run/walk or 5K run through historic Beach Haven, with proceeds benefiting Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean.
Veteran's Memorial Park
Engleside Ave
Beach Haven, NJ US 08008
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Ticket: $30 Thanks4Giving 1 Mile; $32 5K
December 7 – Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run Monmouth County
A holiday-themed 5K race to raise funds for The Arthritis Foundation.
Bar Anticipation
703 16th Ave., Suite 5
Lake Como, New Jersey, 07719
Time: 9:00 AM
Tickets: Donation-based entry
December 21 – 2019 Winter IS Coming 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2
A “virtual race” that allows participants to complete their run from any location, including outdoor tracks, hiking trails, home treadmills, or gyms.
Time: Saturday Dec. 21 at 7:00 PM to Tuesday Dec. 31 at 7:00 PM.
Tickets: $9-$30
Whether it’s helping your community, tasting local cuisine, or just looking to get out of the house, there’s plenty to do to keep yourself active and entertained in New Jersey this Fall.
