Jonas Cattell Memorial 10-mile Run & Fort Mercer 5K

Event Overview

A Historical Run to Commemorate Jonas Cattell's Warning Fort Mercer of Attack.

Transportation

• Bus Service: Bus transportation will be provided from Red Bank Battlefield to the starting line in Haddonfield. Buses will leave Red Bank Battlefield at 7:00am.
• Bag Drop: There will also be a bag drop at the starting line.

Awards

Awards will be presented to male and female winners in all divisions. Additional awards will be presented for achievement in special categories.

Entry Fee

• 10-Miler: $30.00
• 5K: $20.00
• Payment: Please make checks payable to: Gloucester County Parks and Recreation.

Sponsored By

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners, Frank J. DiMarco, Director, Jim Jefferson, Deputy Director.

Courses

• 10-Mile Course: The 10-mile run is a point-to-point course from Haddonfield to National Park as run by Jonas Cattell on Oct. 22, 1777.
• 5K Course: The 5K course will be an out-and-back course, starting and finishing at the Red Bank Battlefield.

Registration

Pre-register by Wednesday, October 14th in order to be eligible for early packet pick-up on Thursday, October 15th and Friday, October 16th. RACE DAY REGISTRATION and PACKET PICK-UP will begin at 7:00am at the race start location of the event you enter.

• 10-Mile Registration: The 10-mile race day registration will take place in Haddonfield.
• 5K Registration: The 5K race day registration will take place at Red Bank Battlefield.

Packet Pick-up

Thursday, October 15th at James G. Atkinson Park Office from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Friday, October 16th at James G. Atkinson Park Office from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Race Day packet pick-up will begin at 7:00am at race start location.

Important Note

Participants must be able to complete a 15 minute per mile pace for the 10-mile race.

Additional Information

• Water Stations: Cups of water will be pre-filled and spread out on the tables so the runners can grab one.
• Runners Tent: Snacks for runners: water, sports drink, and fruit.
• Award Ceremony: Will be held at the conclusion of both events at the Red Bank Battlefield.

Contact Information

For more information call: (856) 251-6710.

Race URL

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