New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Distance
- Half - Aug 23 · 10K - Aug 23 · 5K - Aug 23
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
Typical Conditions
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
About Englishtown, NJ
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
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
76
Days to train
- Race
- New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield
- Date
- August 23, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield?
- New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield is a running race held in Englishtown, New Jersey on August 23, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield?
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Englishtown, New Jersey at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, 20 NJ-33 Business, Englishtown, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
New Jersey Summer Half, 10k, 5k @ Battlefield
Aug 23, 2026