TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College will welcome runners and walkers to its main campus on September 7, for the 2025 Viking 5K and Fun Run, an annual event benefiting student scholarships.
The race, hosted by the Ocean County College Foundation, OCC Athletics, and Kean Ocean, will be held rain or shine. Proceeds support the Foundation’s mission of enhancing access to higher education through scholarships and awards for county residents.
Participants can choose between the 5K race and a health walk/fun run, making the event accessible to all ages and abilities. Each 5K participant will receive a commemorative T-shirt.
“Lace up your sneakers and be a part of something bigger,” said OCC Foundation Executive Director Kenneth J. Malagiere. “Together, we can turn every stride into a scholarship and every moment into a milestone for Ocean County College students.”
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., with the 5K starting at 9 a.m. Parking will be available in Lot 2 near the Grunin Center. To register or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit go.ocean.edu/5K or call the Foundation at 732-255-0492.
