Ocean City First Day 5K Boardwalk Run

Ocean City's First Day 5K Boardwalk Run is scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026 at the Ocean City Music Pier. Race-day registration is listed from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and the race begins at 1:00 PM. The run is part of Ocean City's New Year's Day celebration, which also includes downtown shopping and the First Day at the Beach ocean plunge.