Annual OCC Viking 5K And Fun Run - 5K Run
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Please join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026, for the Annual OCC Viking 5K And Fun Run, presented by the Ocean County College Foundation and Ocean County College Athletics. This race is a USATF-certified course. As a condition of registration, all participants must agree to the terms of the USATF. Registration opens July 1, 2026. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County College Foundation. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please visit go.ocean.edu/5K or call the Ocean County College Foundation office at 732-255-0492. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Race Registration Check-In - 7:30 a.m. Register by Thursday, October 1 The preferred parking lot for race day is Lot P2 by the Grunin Center. See you on Race Day!
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Toms River, NJ, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Toms River, NJ, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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