Join Ocean County in supporting awareness, research & hope 💗
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our Ocean County community is coming together to walk, run, and rally for a cure. 🌸
Whether you join a 5K, attend a pink-themed fundraiser, or simply show your support, every step makes a difference. Check out these upcoming local events and find a way to get involved this October.
Community & Education Programs
Be Proactive Against Breast Cancer
Ocean County Library, Brick Branch
Educational program on breast cancer signs, symptoms, prevention, and early detection.
theoceancountylibrary.org
I Pink I Can (NJ Nonprofit)
Serving Monmouth & Ocean Counties
Provides support to breast cancer patients, education, and volunteer opportunities.
ipinkicannj.com
Minette’s Angels Foundation
Monmouth & Ocean Counties
Supports breast health awareness and assists those undergoing treatment. Runs fundraising and awareness campaigns.
minettesangels.org
Mary’s Place by the Sea
Ocean Grove, Nj
October Breast Cancer Walks, Runs & 5Ks
Jersey Shore Breast Cancer Walk
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025
📍 Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan
Just Us Girls 5K (31st Annual)
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 9:30 a.m.
📍 Manasquan Elks Lodge, Manasquan
Komen New Jersey MORE THAN PINK Walk
📅 Sunday, October 5, 2025
📍 Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
METAvivor #LightUpMBC Glow Walk
📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
📍 Jackson Justice Complex, Jackson
Mary’s Place by the Sea Walk-A-Thon & 5K Run
📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
📍 Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
📅 Sunday, October 19, 2025
📍 Point Pleasant Beach
Fundraisers & Community Events
Turn Key Women: Breast Cancer Happy Hour Fundraiser
📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025 : A happy hour fundraiser to benefit Move Over Breast Cancer
Blow out Breast Cancer: Tangled Up Hair Studio will be hosting a fundraising event on Sunday, October 26th with the help of local sponsors to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation!
📅 Sunday, October 26, 2025 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.)
📍 642 Ocean Ave, Long Branch
Did we miss an event? Please email us to add! [email protected]