Jeep Invasion, Half-Marathon Mark Weekend Of Events In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Jeeps will take over the Boardwalk this weekend and the popular OCNJ Half Marathon returns.

The Jeep Invasion on Sept. 20 will see about 400 Jeeps roll down the Boardwalk and remain on display in lines that stretch from Fifth Street to 14th Street. It runs 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event raises money for local charities, and trophies are awarded to the best Jeeps in various categories with trophies awarded at 4 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. The show started in Ocean City in 2013. Visit njjpinvasion.com for more information.

Then on Sunday, lace up your shoes for the OCNJ Half Marathon.In addition to the 13.1-mile Half Marathon, the event includes a 10-mile non-competitive walk/run and a 5-kilometer race.

In-person registration will be available with packet pickup 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday (Sept. 19) and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 20) at the Ocean City Music Pier (Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace). There will be race-day registration for the 5K starting at 6:30 a.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. There will be no race-day registration for the Half Marathon and 10-mile event.

For complete information and registration, visit www.ocnj.us/race-events.

The public is encouraged to come out and cheer for runners. Volunteer groups man “peppy” water stations and are judged for their themes. Contact Lisa Rumer at lrumer@ocnj.us if your group would like to volunteer.

The OCNJ Half Marathon and 10-Miler start at 8:30 a.m. The event will include some brief road closings, including the closing of the Ocean City-Longport Bridge from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on race day. Bicycles will not be permitted on the Boardwalk from 5 a.m. to noon on race day. Drivers on other streets should anticipate delays as the field of runners passes by. The 5K will start at 8:40 a.m.