⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 14, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The 5K Rat Challenge in Toms River is a trail race on forest paths with a few water obstacles, held on June 13, 2027, at 10 a.m. The program lists a 5K run and a 5 Mile Run.
The first ten father/son or daughter/son teams to register receive a special medal, and every participant gets a free drink nearby after the race. Timing is done with a handheld stopwatch.
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