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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Kings Hwy. & Mechanic St., Haddonfield NJ
10 Miles · 5K
51–68°F · low rain risk
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44–64°F
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41–60°F
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46–64°F
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56–67°F
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52–63°F
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43–60°F
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50–60°F
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48–63°F
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43–59°F
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59–80°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Rain likely · 50–67°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 50°F · 30% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
A Historical Run to Commemorate Jonas Cattell's Warning Fort Mercer of Attack.
Transportation: Bus transportation will be provided from Red Bank Battlefield to the starting line in Haddonfield. Buses will leave Red Bank Battlefield at 7:00am. There will also be a bag drop at the starting line.
Awards: 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 Please make checks payable to: Gloucester County Parks and Recreation. Day of registration is cashless. Check or money order only.
Sponsored by: The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners, Frank J. DiMarco, Director, Jim Jefferson, Deputy Director.
Courses: The 10-mile run is a point-to-point course from Haddonfield to National Park as run by Jonas Cattell on Oct. 22, 1777.
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.
- The 10-mile race day registration will take place in Haddonfield.
- The 5K race day registration will take place at Red Bank Battlefield.
Upon receipt of your early entry form, before Oct. 14th, first 100 registrants will be guaranteed a race t-shirt.
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.
**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.
For more information call: (856) 251-6710.
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