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New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield

New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield

New Jersey Summer Half offers a fast, flat course through a historic Revolutionary War battlefield.

Race Date

Aug 23, 2026

Location

Englishtown, NJ

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Location
Englishtown, New Jersey
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Local CommunitySpectator SupportWell OrganizedWell Supported

Course

Fast FlatShadedWell Marked

The Experience

The New Jersey Summer Half, 10K, and 5K take place at the Monmouth Battlefield State Park, a National Historic Landmark. This race offers a chance to run through history, on a course that has become a runner's right of passage.

The half marathon features a four-loop, 3.27-mile course, designed to be fast and flat with approximately zero feet of elevation gain. Runners will experience a largely shaded, tree-lined path that weaves through wooded areas and onto a rails-to-trails section. The course is well-marked with support stations every mile, and the fan-friendly layout allows spectators to catch multiple views of the runners.

As a mid-August event, typical race-day temperatures range from the mid-60s to low 80s with high humidity, presenting a unique challenge. The event includes professional chip timing, live video streaming, online tracking, and finish line photos and video. Participants receive a T-shirt, and the race is noted for its strong organization and community event feel.

Race-provided description

To race on a course on the Monmouth Battlefield is to run through the site of the Battle of Monmouth fought on June 28, 1778, a pivotal engagement in the Revolutionary War. This is a National Historic Landmark, the highest level of recognition bestowed on our nation's historic sites. This is not just a race, it's become a runner's right of passage. So join us for our inaugural event to make your run as revolutionary as this place is to all of us. Chip timed, with a live video stream and online tracking, finish line pictures and video, well marked course with support stations at every mile. The four loop 3.27 mile course for half marathoners, 2 loop 3.1 mile course for 10K runners, and one loop 3.1 mile course for the 5K runners is fan friendly, tree lined, beautiful, fun, and challenging. Join us to make it happen

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Park, Forest

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

65°

Afternoon (High)

83°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

Race Photos

About the Organizer

Du City Tri Runs, Inc.
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Frequently asked

When is the New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield?

The New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield is held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, starting at 1:30 PM.

Where does the New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield take place?

It takes place in Englishtown, New Jersey.

What distances does the New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K.

Is the New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield course flat and good for a PR?

The New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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