In 1977, five hundred runners lined up for the first Spring Lake Five. The race has grown into one of the country’s biggest and best running events. Over the past 17 years, Friends of the Spring Lake 5, Inc. has donated over $2,100,000 to local charities, volunteer organizations, town initiatives and Spring Lake Recreation. We are grateful to those who have chosen to run for Mary's Place by the Sea in this year's race on Saturday, May 26th 2018! All funds raised by these runners will go directly toward providing a place for women with cancer to heal: mind, body and soul. Mary's Place by the Sea began its mission in Ocean Grove, New Jersey in 2009. Over the past nine years, we have welcomed over 8,000 women with cancer through our doors to experience a much needed pause from their medical treatments and daily responsibilities. Guests of Mary's Place are welcome to stay up to two nights in our beautiful state-of-the-art, custom-built, ten-bedroom home, at no cost to the guest. During their stay, our guests receive holistic, integrative services that provide them with the rest and support that they need during this challenging time in their lives. To learn more about Mary's Place by the Sea, please visit our website: www.marysplacebythesea.org