This annual event kicks the summer off at the Shore with a 5 mile run and raise money for charity! The Spring Lake 5 mile race has grown into one of the country’s biggest and best running events. Over the past 16 years, Friends of the Spring Lake 5, Inc. has donated over $1,800,000 to local charities, volunteer organizations, town initiatives and Spring Lake Recreation!
Monmouth Park is the Home of the famous Haskell Invitational, a 1⅛-mile test for three-year-old thoroughbreds run in late July every year. Monmouth Jet Center ,only 25 minutes away, is the destination airport for those flying in from across the country to see this race. Plus, every Sunday and Holiday weekend are “Family Fun” Days at the park. On these days, the park pulls out all the stops to provide activities for kids of all ages including pony rides, face painting, bouncy houses, and live music. Monmouth Park is open from early May until September every year.
Located in Holmdel, New Jersey, the PNC Bank Arts Center is one of the country’s premier outdoor music venues. Each summer, this iconic amphitheater hosts dozens of concerts and live events, welcoming top artists and thousands of fans for unforgettable performances under the open sky. With seating for more than 17,000 guests—including a popular lawn section—it’s a favorite destination for music lovers across the region.
Monmouth Airport is only 10-15 minutes from Jersey Shore points like Belmar, Ocean Grove, Asbury Park, and Spring Lake to name a few. Park your plane with us, and enjoy a summer weekend at the beach with the family. Rental cars or private transportation can take you to the shore point of your choice where a wealth of Jersey Shore communities await you. Communities like Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant cater to fun-loving families with amusement parks, rides and arcade games, or calmer communities like Stone Harbor and Spring Lake afford a more relaxing experience. Whatever your choice, all the shore towns provide the large and pristine beaches that Jersey has become known for.