Next Play Athletic Foundation 5k 2026

Join us for the Next Play Athletic Foundation 5K on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk and help create opportunities for young athletes. Every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps remove financial barriers by providing equipment, tournament entry fees, travel assistance, uniforms, and scholarships to youth who might not otherwise have the chance to compete. Together, we're building confidence, leadership, and brighter futures through sports. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, you're helping ensure that every child has the opportunity to play, grow, and succeed. No Child. No Sidelines. Building Futures Through Sports. Medals for top 2 runners in age group  overall winner male and female win special award!! Gift baskets and raffles  at the race!! Get excited to run for a purpose Halloween coustoms are highly encouraged!! Best coustom will win a prize!!