Run The Hook

Run The Hook Run The Hook is a 10K and 5K race at Sandy Hook National Park supporting Clean Ocean Action. Register now and !

Run The Hook is held at one of the Jersey Shore's most historic locations. With breathtaking views of both Atlantic Highlands and New York City, Run The Hook aims to offer athletes a unique environment to run in and support of a local charity. The 2nd annual event will once again feature 5K and 10K races for athletes of all abilities. The race provides the perfect opportunity for runners to kick o

ff the summer at the beach while running through the natural beauty of one of American's finest National Parks.

SOLD OUT 🌊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Run The Hook 2026 is officially full and we haven’t even hit the starting line yet. Thank you to all t...
03/23/2026

SOLD OUT 🌊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Run The Hook 2026 is officially full and we haven’t even hit the starting line yet. Thank you to all the runners who signed up! We’re so excited to run for 💙🌊

If you’re in… get ready.
If you missed it… we have more races you can catch coming up:


Registration for the race to keep our ocean wild and plastic free is almost gone 🌊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️95% SOLD OUT • Less than 2 mon...
03/17/2026

Registration for the race to keep our ocean wild and plastic free is almost gone 🌊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

95% SOLD OUT • Less than 2 months to go ⏰

Your registration includes a commemorative pint glass at the finish line, t-shirt, closed course on Sandy Hook, chip-timed results, and a donation to 💙

National Park Service has capped attendance again this year at just 600 runners. Once we sell out, that’s it. No waitlist, no extra spots.

If you’ve been thinking about it… this is your sign.

🔗 Link in bio to register

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✨Priority Registration is now open for the race to keep our ocean wild and plastic free. 2024 and 2025 runners plus up t...
02/17/2026

✨Priority Registration is now open for the race to keep our ocean wild and plastic free.

2024 and 2025 runners plus up to three friends can now register at a discounted price until Thursday 2/19 at 9:59 AM.

General Registration will open 2/19 at 10 AM.

National Park Service has imposed a cap on attendance again this year. Registration will be open to 600 runners only. This is significantly less than previous years so please register early if you plan to run with us!

Your registration includes a commemorative pint glass as you cross the finish line plus a t-shirt, closed course on Sandy Hook, chip-timed results, and a donation to Clean Ocean Action.

Link to Register in bio. See you in May!

Run The Hook 5K/10K returns May 10th supporting Clean Ocean Action.Priority Registration for 2024 and 2025 runners plus ...
02/12/2026

Run The Hook 5K/10K returns May 10th supporting Clean Ocean Action.

Priority Registration for 2024 and 2025 runners plus up to three friends opens Tuesday, February 17th at 10:00 AM.

General On Sale opens Thursday, February 19th at 10:00 AM.

National Parks Service has imposed a cap on attendance again this year. Registration will be open to 600 runners only. Please register early if you'd like to participate and support Clean Ocean Action.

All runners receive a commemorative pint glass as they cross the finish line in addition to a t-shirt, closed course on Sandy Hook, and chip timed results.

See you in May!

Fun, sun, and moms on the run 😎 Congrats to all the members of the Run the Hook Finisher’s Club and thank you for 10 inc...
05/11/2025

Fun, sun, and moms on the run 😎

Congrats to all the members of the Run the Hook Finisher’s Club and thank you for 10 incredible years on Sandy Hook running for 🌊

More photos coming to your inboxes soon by .art and .

Know Before You Go! Pre-race emails have gone out, but we figured we’d drop this here too for those who love racking up ...
05/10/2025

Know Before You Go! Pre-race emails have gone out, but we figured we’d drop this here too for those who love racking up unread emails.

Registration for the event is completely full. No additional tickets will be released.

Feel free to DM us if we missed something. See you tomorrow bright and early!

Waves of thanks to our sponsors! We are so grateful for your support.
05/08/2025

Waves of thanks to our sponsors! We are so grateful for your support.





Us in 4 days. See you soon!
05/07/2025

Us in 4 days. See you soon!

The race to keep our ocean wild and plastic free returns on May 11th! Registration opens Tuesday 2/25 @ 10 AM.Join us on...
02/21/2025

The race to keep our ocean wild and plastic free returns on May 11th! Registration opens Tuesday 2/25 @ 10 AM.

Join us on Mother’s Day for Mother Ocean at one of the Jersey Shore’s most iconic locations as we run to support .

All runners get a commemorative finisher’s glass, t-shirt, chip-timed results, and a closed course in the national park.

We’ll also be adding a kids run so we can usher in the next generation of ocean loving runners.

Due to upcoming construction projects this year, we’ve been asked to make some changes to the event. We will be using a modified course to avoid construction areas, the race will start at 8:00 AM, and there will be a cap to 700 participants.

If you’ve run with us before, you know this is well below our usual attendance, so if you plan to run with us, please don’t wait to sign up!

Thank you all for your support over the years. See you in May!

We still can’t believe today’s turnout despite the not-so-great weather. Thanks for toughing it out with us! And with sm...
05/12/2024

We still can’t believe today’s turnout despite the not-so-great weather. Thanks for toughing it out with us! And with smiles all around too. More photos coming soon.

Happy Mother’s Day! 🏃‍♀️🌊

Once the run is done, come celebrate with us!The newly opened is opening its doors to us after the race located right n...
05/10/2024

Once the run is done, come celebrate with us!

The newly opened is opening its doors to us after the race located right next to the finish line. Both their indoor and outdoor bars will be open and they’ll be offering a brunch buffet for those looking to fill up after the race and enjoy a nice meal with their friends and family on Mother’s Day.

Wristbands for the buffet will be on sale at packet pickup on Saturday 5/11 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. A wristband will guarantee you entry after the race.

Wristbands are $40 for adults and $20 for kids. CASH ONLY. Please visit the Merch table at packet pickup or before the race on Sunday to purchase one. They will also be available inside Mule Barn after the race.

Mule Barn will be open to participants who don’t have a wristband, however the venue is subject to capacity limits. If the venue reaches capacity, we have also been welcomed by (kid friendly) and (21+, no kids) to accommodate as many runners as possible. Three beautiful waterfront venues after the race to keep our ocean wild and plastic free!

Endless thanks to our sponsors! We are so grateful for your support. Road Runner Sports has been our official running st...
05/10/2024

Endless thanks to our sponsors! We are so grateful for your support.

Road Runner Sports has been our official running store partner for 9 years strong. Grab all of your running gear needs at packet pickup on Saturday from 11-2p.

Benchmark Breads is making the most delicious naturally leavened bread in town! Find them at pop ups all over Monmouth County.

Bayshore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a new 5 Week Program RunSAFE / Jiu Jitsu 101 from 6/4-7/2 where you can learn self-defense in close quarters situations and on the ground.

Yoga On Tap is a weekly 75 min Vinyasa yoga class every Sunday at Carton Brewing. Your first beer included with registration!

And thank you to Cocktail Caravan for supplying the water for all of the runners this year. Keep an eye out for the mobile bar at one of the water stations!

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Highlands, NJ
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