On the first Saturday in April each year, this fun run/walk will take you on a course partially cross country, meandering through quaint Port Norris and its surrounds, including wetlands and historic fishing villages. Open to everyone of all ages, and including pets, bikes and strollers, this event is for people who take their 5k run very seriously, but also for family groups who wish to enjoy a beautiful walk with the family dog and the baby in the stroller. Renowned for the best post-run buffet, Bayshore Center at Bivalve cook up a feast to reward all participants. And the prizes are unique and bountiful!
Individuals who raise the most money for the event will be rewarded with a framed limited edition print of the A. J. Meerwald, and the group of two or more who raise the most will receive a private charter sail for up to 41 passengers on the Meerwald. Schools and other youth organizations that raise more than $800 can win an Education Sail for their class/group.
It is a fun day, in a unique environment and whether you win in your class or just enjoy a stroll on the wetlands, you will be well rewarded for participating.
5K or 1 Mile options which highlight the Delaware Bayshore Region, its ecology and history.
From 55 South
Continue onto NJ-47 S for approximately 3 Miles;
Turn right onto Mauricetown Crossway Rd. Go 1.5 Miles
Continue onto County Rd 649, Go 1.9 Miles
Slight left onto North Ave/Port Norris Mauricetown Rd go 1.9 mi
Slight right onto Warren St/Yock Wock Rd go 0.6 mi
Turn left onto High St, follow until you see signs for the Bivalve Center, about 1 mile.
From the Garden State Parkway South
Take exit 25 toward Ocean City/Marmora/County Rd 52
Continue onto Vernon Rd go about 0.1 mi
Turn right onto U.S. 9 S
Continue straight onto Route 623 go 0.4 mi
Merge onto Old Tuckahoe Rd go 0.1 mi
Continue onto Tuckahoe Rd go 4.9 mi
Slight right onto NJ-50 N go 1.9 mi
Turn left onto NJ-49 W go 3.4 mi
Slight left onto Weatherby Rd 9.0 mi
Continue onto Broadway go .2 miles
Turn right onto Mauricetown Crossway Rd go 1.5 mi
Continue onto County Rd 649 go 1.9 mi
Slight left onto North Ave/Port Norris Mauricetown Rd go 1.9 mi
Slight right onto Warren St/Yock Wock Rd go 0.6 mi
Turn left onto High St, go about 1 mile, look for Signs for Bivalve Center.