
New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield is a running race on August 23, 2026 in Englishtown, NJ, with entry fees from $50 to $85.
From the Organizer
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
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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Freehold-Marlboro, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
77 ft
Nearest Airport
TTN
Trenton Mercer Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
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New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield
Aug 23, 2026