MudHen IPA 5K Returns This Weekend to Wildwood, New Jersey with 700+ Runners Expected
Annual Race at MudHen Brewing Company to Feature Live Music, Little Hen Mile and All-Day Celebration
WILDWOOD, NJ — The MudHen IPA 5K returns to MudHen Brewing Company on Saturday, April 25, 2026, bringing more than 700 runners, walkers, and spectators to Wildwood for one of the area’s most anticipated spring events.
Taking place at 127 West Rio Grande Avenue, the annual race will feature a scenic course through Wildwood before finishing back at MudHen Brewing Company, where participants and guests will enjoy a full day of festivities.
Registration includes a MudHen IPA 5K T-shirt, timed race results, a post-race lite breakfast, a complimentary beer token (21+), and medals for the top three finishers in each age group.
Following the race, guests are invited to stay for a festival-style celebration featuring live music, craft beer, and food throughout the day. Breakfast will be available at The Station House from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with lunch served in the brewpub. All IPA 5K and Little Hen Mile participants will receive 10% off their dine-in meal.
Families can also take part in the Little Hen Mile, a one-mile race for children ages 12 and under, beginning at approximately 10:00 AM following the awards ceremony.
The MudHen IPA 5K has become a spring tradition in Wildwood, attracting participants of all levels for a high-energy race experience paired with a full day of entertainment.
The event will benefit the Lunch With Lynch Foundation, supporting its ongoing community initiatives.
Live music will take place throughout the property, adding to the event’s lively atmosphere:
Live Music Lineup – April 25 DJ Brother Mike – Main Parking Lot, 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Anger Management – Biergarten, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM LeCompt – Station House, 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Registration for the 2026 MudHen IPA 5K is now open at mudhenbrew.com.
EVENT DETAILS
MudHen IPA 5K Saturday, April 25, 2026 MudHen Brewing Company 127 West Rio Grande Avenue Wildwood, NJ
Registration Includes: MudHen IPA 5K T-Shirt, Timed Race Results, Post-Race Lite Breakfast, Free Beer Token (21+), Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group
Expected participation: 700+ runners Registration: mudhenbrew.com
SUMMARY
The MudHen IPA 5K will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at MudHen Brewing Company, located at 127 West Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood, New Jersey. The annual race is expected to welcome more than 700 runners and features a scenic course through Wildwood, followed by a post-race celebration with live music, food, and craft beer. Registration includes a race T-shirt, timed results, post-race lite breakfast, and a complimentary beer token for participants 21 and over. The event also includes the Little Hen Mile, a one-mile kids race for ages 12 and under. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Lunch With Lynch Foundation. More information and registration are available at mudhenbrew.com.
ABOUT MUDHEN BREWING COMPANY
MudHen Brewing Company is an award-winning Wildwood brewpub known for its craft beer, scratch kitchen, and community events. Since opening in 2018, MudHen has become a year-round destination for locals and visitors alike.
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