Registration for Ocean City Race Events Opens Feb. 1

If your New Year’s resolution includes getting back in shape, why not set a goal by registering for one of Ocean City’s 2024 race events? From the new Winter Warrior Challenge on Presidents Day Weekend through the popular fall OCNJ Half Marathon and Trail of Two Cities, the city’s Recreation Department sponsors a series of races that feature spectacular views of the ocean, bay and Boardwalk. Registration for the Winter Warrior event is open now, and registration for all other events opens on Thursday, Feb. 1. The 2024 schedule is as follows:

• WINTER WARRIOR CHALLENGE (Feb. 17): A new Presidents Day Weekend event will be run out of Ocean City Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 17, and include four components: an obstacle course race for children, a “Winter Warrior” obstacle challenge for parents and individuals, team challenges such as a fire truck pull, and an indoor festival for participants and spectators. Registration is currently open.

• OC CON SUPER HERO RUN (April 6): Be a superhero in this costumed one-mile run that's part of OC CON weekend. Event also includes a kids' Superhero Obstacle Dash.

• OCNJ TRIATHLON/DUATHLON (May 19): Friendly event includes a quarter-mile pool swim (timed separately), 2-mile run, 16-mile bike and another 2-mile run. Event includes duathlon option.

• EMERGENCY RESPONDER 5K (June 8): Ocean City will bring back a 5-kilometer race that used to be known as the Police Chase.

• LABOR DAY RUN (Sept. 2): Traditional end-of-summer event includes a 5-mile beach run or 1-mile fun run/walk.

• OCNJ HALF MARATHON (Sept. 22): Ocean City's premier race event showcases the Boardwalk, downtown and ocean views along a fast and flat course. Event includes 10-miler and a 5K.

• TRAIL OF TWO CITIES 5K (Nov. 2): Unique point-to-point race travels from Ocean City to Somers Point with spectacular views along the causeway.

For complete information and registration for all races, visit www.ocnj.us/race-events.  The popular fashion show is one of the highlights of Girls Weekend. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City) Girls Weekend Fashion Show Tickets Go on Sale Feb. 1  The Downtown Ocean City Girls Weekend Fashion Show will return the Ocean City Yacht Club on Friday, April 5, 2024, and tickets go on sale starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1. The annual event features the latest spring and summer clothing lines for sale in Ocean City’s retail shops and modeled by local men and women. It includes light fare and refreshments. The Fashion Show kicks off a long weekend of shopping, dining and class activities that highlight all that Downtown Ocean City has to offer. Girls Weekend features hotel and bed-and-breakfast packages, dining offers, shopping discounts, prizes, yoga and wellness classes, craft projects and demonstrations at various locations throughout Ocean City. Look for updates and announcements about activities and participating businesses by visiting the Downtown OCNJ Facebook page or calling 609-399-1412. Tickets for the Fashion Show are $35 each and will be available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice. Capacity is limited, so don’t wait to purchase your tickets. Summer Children's Theater Series Tickets to go on sale on Feb. 1 The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company will feature five fully staged family musicals for its 2024 Summer Children Theatre Series at the Ocean City Music Pier. The shows are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings July 2 through July 30, 2024. Show tickets will go on sale starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1. All tickets are $11 in advance and $13 on the day of the show. To purchase in advance, visit oceancitytheatrecompany.com. For information on a subscription package to the entire series, email [email protected]. The 2024 Children's Theatre Series will feature the following shows:

• JULY 2: GARFIELD, THE MUSICAL WITH

• JULY 9: CHARLOTTE’S WEB (Musical

• JULY 16: DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL!

• JULY 23: SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS

• JULY 30: THE PERFECT DOG  

Ocean City Theatre Company shows will be featured at the Music Pier during the annual Summer Children's Theatre Series. (Photo courtesy of OCTC) Coming Up This Winter: WINTER WARRIOR FESTIVAL (Feb. 17): A new Presidents Day Weekend event will bring families and local businesses together in the heart of winter. The 2024 Winter Warrior Festival on Feb. 17 will be run out of the Ocean City Civic Center and include four components: an obstacle course race for children, a “Winter Warrior” obstacle course race for parents and individuals, team challenges such a fire-truck pull, and an indoor festival for participants and spectators. Visit ocnj.us/OCNJWinterWarrior for more information and registration. NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT FAMILY FUN DAY (Feb. 17): The Ocean City Environmental Commission will sponsor a free family-friendly Nature and the Environment Family Fun Day 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 in the Ocean City High School cafeteria. This year’s fifth annual event will include a wide range of nature and environmentally focused hands-on, interactive, fun and educational experiences for both children and adults. MARKET MADNESS (March 9-10): The annual Market Madness days on March 9 and 10 will bring together all of Ocean City’s favorite stores under one roof at the Ocean City Music Pier for two days of pre-season shopping specials. The Music Pier will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.