

The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K
Run through history at the Monmouth Battlefield in this flat, fast New Jersey half marathon.
Race Date
Nov 22, 2026
Location
Englishtown, NJ
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Location
- Englishtown, New Jersey
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K, VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K, VIRTUAL ONLY - HALF
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 260
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The New Jersey Fall Half Marathon offers a unique opportunity to race through the hallowed grounds of the Monmouth Battlefield, a National Historic Landmark and a pivotal site of the Revolutionary War. This event is more than just a race; it's described as a runner's rite of passage, inviting participants to make their run as revolutionary as the history beneath their feet.
The course is a flat, tree-lined, four-loop, 3.27-mile circuit, designed to be fast and spectator-friendly. With approximately 153 finishers in recent editions and growing, the race provides a well-marked path with aid stations every mile, ensuring a supported and engaging experience. Runners can expect professional timing, live video streaming, and finish line photos and videos. The event also includes 10K and 5K options, making it accessible for a range of runners.
Post-race, participants can enjoy a celebration with muffins, cider donuts, fruits, and drinks. While the event is relatively new, with its most recent edition in 2025, it aims to provide a memorable race day experience steeped in American history.
Race-provided description
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.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Start Time
9:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
20 NJ-33 Business Manalapan Township, NJ 07726, Englishtown, NJ, 07726
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park, Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
2 years running
~130 finishers a year
growing or steady
2% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:20:37
typical high 50°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
35°
Afternoon (High)
50°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 260 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
260
Median time
2:06:08
Latest turnout
153
States
1
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K?
The The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K is held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
Where does the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K take place?
It takes place in Englishtown, New Jersey.
What distances does the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K, VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K, VIRTUAL ONLY - HALF.
Is the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 260 runners who have completed the The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K.
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