The Emergency Responder 5-Kilometer Race will be held on Saturday, June 13, and registration remains open. Formerly known as the “Cop Chase,” the event now honors all first responders and is staged from the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk) with race-day registration opening at 7 a.m. and the race beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The event also includes a 1-mile fun run/walk and kids’ events, including 50- and 100-meter dashes and a 400-meter obstacle course. The 5-kilometer and 1-mile events start on the Boardwalk and finish on the track at Carey Stadium. Kids’ events will be on the field. Online registration and further information are available at www.ocnj.us/race-events.
All are invited to the annual Ocean City Health and Wellness Expo 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Ocean City Music Pier. The free event will include fitness classes, blood-pressure screenings, vendors and a kids’ corner.
The OCNJ Healthy Living Advisory Council is the host of the Expo. All are invited to this free event in a town that features the beach, boardwalk and a wide variety of other indoor and outdoor health and recreational facilities. Come explore health food and wellness product vendors, various yoga and fitness demonstrations.
The schedule for the Expo includes the following:
- 11:15 a.m. – Drum Fit (free class)
- 12 Noon – Functional Mobility Stretch (free class)
- 12:45 p.m. – Laughter Yoga (free class)
- 1:30 p.m. – Hula Hoop (free class)
- 2:15 p.m. – Athleisure Fashion Show
A list of vendors for the event is available here.
Miss New Jersey Parade set for Wednesday, June 17
After several years in different locations, the Miss New Jersey competition will return to the Ocean City Music Pier from June 18 to June 20. The Music Pier also will be host to the Miss New Jersey’s Teen Competition on June 20.
The traditional Miss New Jersey parade on the Ocean City Boardwalk at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 will give everybody a first glimpse at all the contestants in both events. The parade – from Sixth Street to 14th Street – is free to watch and also will include a variety of musical entries, floats and groups.
More June events
June 17 – Farmers Market: Tabernacle grounds 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Crafters in the street at Sixth and Asbury Avenue.
June 18, 19 and 20 – Miss New Jersey Competition: The annual Miss New Jersey Competition returns to the Ocean City Music Pier for 2026. Preliminary rounds are at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday (June 18 and 19), and the final competition and crowning are 8 p.m. June 20. The winner represents New Jersey in the Miss America Competition. Visit missnewjersey.org for more information and tickets.
June 20 – Miss New Jersey’s Teen Competition: The annual Miss New Jersey’s Teen Competition returns to the Ocean City Music Pier for 2026. The final competition and crowning are 1 p.m. June 20. Visit missnewjersey.org for more information and tickets.
June 24 – Farmers Market: Tabernacle grounds 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Crafters in the street at Sixth and Asbury Avenue.
June 27 – Antique Auto Show: Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 6th and Asbury Ave. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. boardwalk parade after 2 p.m. For more information visit jerseycape.aaca.com.
June 28 – Brandon Tomasello: One Man Rat Pack with The OC POPS The Ocean City Pops kicks off their 2026 season with class, comedy and flair! The Rat Pack comes to musical life on the Music Pier stage as Ocean City favorite Brandon Tomasello expertly presents the timeless and unmistakable sounds of the Sinatra era. Come hear the best of Frank, Dean, and Sammy as Tomasello sings and swings with the Pops! 7:30 p.m. at the Music Pier. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
June 28 – Chica De Mayo: Join the fun for an all-girls Chica De Mayo skate park party at the Ocean City Skate Park. Fun starts at 10 a.m. at the Skate Park, free to attend. For more details call 609-525-9304.
June 29 – Straight No Chaser: The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at etix.com.
