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The New Jersey Fall Half Marathon, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield State Park 2026

Manalapan Township, New Jersey, United States

calendar_today 22 Nov, 2026 – 23 Nov, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $50.00 – $85.00

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

10K - Nov 22 - Individual

Nov 22, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

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14:30

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$60.00

5K - Nov 22 - Individual

Nov 22, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

14:30

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$50.00

Half - Nov 22 - Individual

Nov 22, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — Running

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14:30

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$85.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Manalapan Township.

thermostat Temperature

3.7° / 12.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.7° / 8.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 29m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:43

nightlight Sunset

17:40

About Manalapan Township

Learn more about the host city, Manalapan Township.

Manalapan Township is a township in western Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is centrally located within the Raritan Valley Region and is a part of the New York Metro Area. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 40,905, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,033 (+5.2%) from the 2010 census count of 38,872, which in turn reflected an increase of 5,449 (+16.3%) from the 33,423 counted in the 2000 census.