What to know
The Ship Bottom Sprint for Life is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Ship Bottom Boat Ramp in Ship Bottom. The event includes a Kidz Mini Sprint at 12:00 PM, a 5K run at 12:30 PM, and a fitness walk at 12:32 PM, with registration and packet pickup beginning at 10:00 AM at the 10th Street boat ramp. The race was established in honor of Vito “Vic” Pennisi and now benefits David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation. Entry fees vary by date and event, shirts are guaranteed to early registrants, and awards are presented to top finishers and age-group winners.