
From the Organizer
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.
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.
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:
For more information call: (856) 251-6710.
Events
Weather
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, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
12,502
as of 2023
Elevation
77 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Jonas Cattell Memorial 10-mile Run & Fort Mercer 5K
Oct 17, 2026