Camden County Run for the Heroes 2 Mile Run/Walk is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Merchantville, NJ, with an entry fee of $25.
First Annual Camden County Run for the Heroes 2 Mile Run/Walk will take place at Veterans Island at Cooper River Park on October 17th at 10am followed by a wellness event free to everyone.
Following the race is a free wellness event for everyone.
STRONGER TOGETHER: MIND, BODY AND HOME- A community safety and wellness fair.
This event will celebrate Camden County's First Responders
Food Trucks, vendors, music, kids zone, games and much more!
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pennsauken 1n, 2 mi from the venue.
Population
3,815
as of 2023
City Elevation
83 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Camden County Run for the Heroes 2 Mile Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Camden County Run for the Heroes 2 Mile Run/Walk
Oct 17, 2026