Start the year on the right foot with Ocean City’s annual 5K Boardwalk Run! Pre-register at ocnj.us/race-events or sign up on race day between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Music Pier. The race begins at 1:00 p.m. - all ages and paces welcome!

Start the New Year with a splash! Join Ocean City for the annual First Day Plunge; an exhilarating dip in the Atlantic to kick off 2026. The plunge begins at 2:00 p.m. in front of the Music Pier. Don’t forget your costume, your courage, and your camera!