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The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K

The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K

Run through history at the Monmouth Battlefield in this flat, fast New Jersey half marathon.

Race Date

Nov 22, 2026

Location

Englishtown, NJ

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Location
Englishtown, New Jersey
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K, VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K, VIRTUAL ONLY - HALF
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
260

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination WorthyBeginner Friendly

Atmosphere

Party FinishSpectator SupportWell SupportedWell Organized

Course

Fast FlatWell MarkedShaded

The Experience

The New Jersey Fall Half Marathon offers a unique opportunity to race through the hallowed grounds of the Monmouth Battlefield, a National Historic Landmark and a pivotal site of the Revolutionary War. This event is more than just a race; it's described as a runner's rite of passage, inviting participants to make their run as revolutionary as the history beneath their feet.

The course is a flat, tree-lined, four-loop, 3.27-mile circuit, designed to be fast and spectator-friendly. With approximately 153 finishers in recent editions and growing, the race provides a well-marked path with aid stations every mile, ensuring a supported and engaging experience. Runners can expect professional timing, live video streaming, and finish line photos and videos. The event also includes 10K and 5K options, making it accessible for a range of runners.

Post-race, participants can enjoy a celebration with muffins, cider donuts, fruits, and drinks. While the event is relatively new, with its most recent edition in 2025, it aims to provide a memorable race day experience steeped in American history.

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. Bib pick-up start at 8:30 am Race start: 9:30 am (Subject to change due to weather conditions) Bring picture I.D. You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it. Baggage Check-in: 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m Your bib will have a tear off tag that you will pin to your personal bag. You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from secure area. Preliminary Results will be posted at around 11:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony: 11:15 – 11:30 a.m.   Post Race Celebration!  Muffins, Cider Donuts, fruits and, drinks! There are no transfers, no credits, no refunds.  Race Directors reserve the right to change the date, modify or cancel the race.  If this is the case your entry may be transferred to another event.

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Park, Rural

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5KVIRTUAL ONLY - 5KVIRTUAL ONLY - 10KVIRTUAL ONLY - HALF

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size11/15

~130 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty2/20

2% returning runners

Course & details3/15

5 timing sources

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:20:37

Weather8/10

typical high 50°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

35°

Afternoon (High)

50°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

68%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 260 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

260

Median time

2:06:08

Latest turnout

153

States

1

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:053:10

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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Frequently asked

When is the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K?

The The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K is held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.

Where does the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K take place?

It takes place in Englishtown, New Jersey.

What distances does the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K, VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K, VIRTUAL ONLY - HALF.

Is the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K course flat and good for a PR?

The The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K?

HalfRuns has finish records for 260 runners who have completed the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K.

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