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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Cape May County To Welcome 18th Annual NJ Run For The Fallen

Happening soon: The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 on the Ocean City Patch calendar

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Good morning Ocean City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ocean City to host 31 Hero Markers in statewide memorial run
  • What Ocean City's $20 million beach rebuild means for your shoreline
  • Why Ocean City's high-end homes are surging despite rising flood risks.

Also on today's calendar: The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny; breezy, humid, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cape May County To Welcome 18th Annual NJ Run For The Fallen (patch.com) — Ocean City residents will see the 18th Annual NJ Run For The Fallen pass through town on September 24, with 31 Hero Markers at 16 Ocean City locations honoring fallen service members. Local American Legion Post 524 will host a dinner for Gold Star Families and the running team after they visit 60 markers across Cape May County. Community members are encouraged to gather at markers early to show support.
   

2. Beach replenishment project wrapping up in Ocean City; Mayor Jay Gillian thanks Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co (dredgewire.com) — Ocean City's $20 million beach replenishment project is expected to finish within a week, widening beaches from the North End to about 11th Street while the city pays just 9 percent of the cost. Mayor Jay Gillian says the added sand helps protect the island from ocean flooding and future storms, credits federal partners and Rep. Jeff Van Drew for funding, and explains why the North End needs more frequent replenishment.
   

3. Why Jersey Shore Home Prices Keep Rising Despite Flood Risks in 2026 (downbeach.com) — Ocean City's luxury market is booming, with $3 million-plus home sales jumping 56% even as new state flood-resilience rules raise construction and renovation costs. The piece explains how higher insurance, elevation requirements, and maintenance shape what Ocean City buyers can afford, while strong rental demand and cash-rich second-home purchasers keep prices elevated across the Jersey Shore.
   

4. Fast times, dominant teams lead standout performances in N.J. XC's opening weekend (nj.com subscription) — Ocean City High School's girls cross-country squad, led by junior Riley Tolson, opened the season with a dominant showing at the Run the Night meet in Manalapan, posting the best team average and several sub-13-minute runs. Their performance, alongside other standout New Jersey teams and runners, signals Ocean City could be one of the state's programs to watch this fall.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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