Always Ready 5K — Run Through Coast Guard Training Center Cape May

✨ Event Description The Always Ready 5K is a timed race happening on October 10, 2026, at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, NJ. This event features a 5K race route that runs right through the Coast Guard Training Center grounds. If you’re into running with your dog, there’s also a 3K K9 timed race that starts five minutes after the main 5K. It’s organized by the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation and welcomes pets since they have a dedicated K9 race.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🏃 5K timed race: Run a full 5 kilometers through the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May.
• 🐕 K9 3K race: A separate 3-kilometer race for runners with dogs, starting shortly after the main event.
• 📅 Date and place: The race takes place on October 10, 2026, at 1 Munro Avenue, Cape May, NJ.
• 🐾 Pet-friendly: Dogs are explicitly welcome thanks to the K9 race category.
• 🏢 Venue: The course runs through the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center grounds.
• 🎟️ Registration required: You’ll need to sign up in advance, though specific pricing isn’t listed.
• 🤝 Organizer: Put together by the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation.

ℹ️ Good to Know Registration is necessary to participate, and while pricing details aren’t provided, the event is not free. The K9 race starts five minutes after the 5K begins.