The Endless Summer 5K pineapple mascot running in a Strong Grounds headband
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Past Event · Saturday, August 22, 2026

Endless Summer 5K

A 5K run and walk for the whole community in Stafford Township, supporting youth and family wellness.

Event Recap

Thank You for an Incredible Day

Huge thank you to all runners, walkers, families, sponsors, and vendors for coming out in the rain and being part of our first Endless Summer 5K for Strong Grounds Foundation! It was an amazing turnout and we are grateful to be a part of such a strong and uplifting community.

With your continued support, Strong Grounds Foundation is able to continue its mission to support youth wellness in our community. Thank you, and we will see you all at the next event!

Strong Mind. Strong Body. Strong Future.

About the Event

How the Day Went

Neighbors, families, and first-time runners turned out in the rain for the first Endless Summer 5K. Every registration and every sponsor helps fund the recreational, enrichment, and wellness opportunities at the heart of the Strong Grounds Foundation mission.

DateSaturday, August 22, 2026
Location75 Cedar Bridge Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Format5K run & walk · all ages & abilities
TurnoutA full field, rain and all
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Moments From the Day

It rained the whole way and nobody seemed to mind.

Runners set off from the start line at the Endless Summer 5K
Families walk the course together in the rain at the Endless Summer 5K
A runner waves to the crowd at the Endless Summer 5K
A runner cools down beside the sponsor banners
The Strong Grounds team huddles up on race morning
A runner with his kayak prize and a coffee after the race
High fives among runners at the Endless Summer 5K
A dad and his youngest supporter at the Endless Summer 5K
The NovaCare Rehabilitation tent at the Endless Summer 5K
The Strong Grounds Foundation team after the Endless Summer 5K
Prize winners at the Endless Summer 5K
Finishers at the Endless Summer 5K arch
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Off the Start Line

Twenty-four seconds of race morning: the horn, the puddles, and a field that showed up anyway. Rain never made the day feel smaller.

Thank You

Who’s Backing the Race

The Endless Summer 5K ran on the support of local businesses. These are the sponsors and partners who made the August 22 race happen.

Want your business on this list? Sponsorship is open year round.

Thank you again for showing up for local youth and families. Our next event is the Summer Send-Off Volleyball Tournament on September 15, and there is still room to join us or partner with us.