8 events in Gloucester County, New Jersey

The Hottest Run in the Winter is Back!!! Saturday, Feb 7, 2026

Run 2 Miles and Finish with a Cup of Chili and Beer! At the popular Carolina Blue Smokehouse & Taproom!

HEADstrong Foundation is our Charity partner for this race. Info Here: www.HEADstrong.org

• Join us for the Chili Run for our 14th year!

• Chip-timed with Instant Results. Race starts at 10 AM. (Start/Finish at Carolina Blue)

• All runners will receive a cup of Chili (Vegetarian Option available), Custom Chili Run shirt, and a Beer! (or Soda) Register by Jan 25 at 11:59PM to guarantee first choice of shirt size/style

• Join as an individual or as part of a team! We will have awards for both!

• Awards for Top 3 Male and Female Overall and Age Groups (14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, and every 10 yrs.)

• Team Awards are based on the top 4 finishers (minimum 1 female)!

• After-party with DJ!! Menu and Bar options available so stay and enjoy the fun and cozy atmosphere!

• Packet Pick up on race day at Carolina Blue: 8:45-9:40 AM. Race starts at 10 AM.

Invite Friends on the Facebook event page here: facebook.com/events/776643975164635

The Leprechaun Leap 5K is a fun-first run where costumes are encouraged and everyone’s welcome. Dress green, grab your lucky charms, and join us for a high-energy race filled with music, prizes, and community spirit, all in support of GCIT DECA.

Not a runner? Perfect.

Walk, jog, or sprint.

Costumes > Pace.

All ages. All speeds. All luck.

Medals, prizes, and bragging rights

Supporting GCIT DECA students

Join the Leap!

LINK TO COURSE MAP

Shirts Available while supplies last. If you don’t see your size, select Shirt After Race. We will likely have your choice!

South Jersey's 14th Annual Largest Irish themed 5K and 1 Miler in Downtown Pitman! Post race after parties will take place at Merryman's Pub and Bonesaw Brewery! Limited to 500 Participants.

NEW 2026 Lucky Run Finisher Medals!

Charity Partner is HEADstrong Foundation. Learn More Here: www.HEADstrong.org

The Fun

• Best Dressed Competition

• Irish Tunes pre and post race.

• DJ Ron playing Irish Music at Merryman's Pub

• Live Irish Band "Shamrock Shenanigans" playing at Bonesaw Brewery 'til Noon

• Raffles & Door Prizes & Coupons at Both Locations

• Irish Food Menu available at host, Merryman's Pub. Website here: Merryman's Pub

• Food Truck will be on-site at Bonesaw Brewery.

• Free downloadable Race and After-party photos. Irish Professional photographer on staff!

5K Race:

• 5K Race starts at 9 AM. Chip-Timed with Instant Results.

• Nice neighborhood paved course through historic and beautiful Pitman, NJ

• COURSE MAP: https://www.plotaroute.com/map/2164958

• Lucky Run Shirt included- Women's, Men's/unisex and Youth sizes. Please register by March 1 to guarantee 1st choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last after March 1.

• Drink Ticket included for a Guinness or Domestic beer at Merryman's Pub or craft beer from Bonesaw Brewery! (21+ ID proof required)

• Lucky Run Custom Finisher Medal

• Awards for Top 3 Overall and Age Group Male & Female Winners (14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, and every decade present)

• 5K Walkers and all ages welcome, must be registered to be on course for safety of all participants. 1 Hour time limit kindly requested.

1 Mile Kids Run (Age 14 & Under only):

• 1 Mile Kids Run starts at 8:40am. Chip-timed with instant results.

• A parent or guardian may run with child. ( Parent does not need to register in 1 Mile Kids Run only)

• COURSE MAP: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/994112

• Lucky Run Shirt included. Register by March 1 to guarantee 1st choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last after March 1.

• Lucky Run Custom Finisher Medal

• Awards for Top 3 Overall Male and Female kids 14 & under

1 Mile Walk:

• 1 Mile Walk starts at 9:03am. 1 Mile Course through scenic Pitman (not timed)

• COURSE MAP: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/994112

• Drink Ticket included for a Guinness or Domestic beer at Merryman's Pub or craft beer at Bonesaw Brewery! (21+ ID proof required)

• Lucky Run Shirt included. Women's, Men's/unisex, Youth sizes. Shirt not guaranteed for 1 Mile Walkers who register after March 1.

• Race is Rain or Shine. No refunds or deferrals.

Packet Pick-Up on Race Day @ 7:30AM-8:30 AM at "Good Day for a Run" tents. Pre-race day PPU TBD.

Volunteers receive drink ticket and free future race! Visit the "Volunteer" Tab for details & sign up.

Invite Facebook friends on the event page here: facebook.com/events/1386312246500738

RevolutionNJ proudly presents the Revolutionary Race Series.

Join us at historic sites across New Jersey for your chance to race through history!

Red Bank Battlefield 5K

Sunday, April 19th

9:30am Race Starts

(Race Day Registration begins at 8:30am)

Runners, history buffs, and families will come together on April 19, 2026, for the Red Bank Battlefield 5K. Part of the RevolutionNJ Race Series, the event begins at 9:30 a.m. and offers a unique way to engage with New Jersey’s Revolutionary War history. The race route includes the Red Bank Battlefield, a site that played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War.

The RevolutionNJ Race Series draws inspiration from Jonas Cattell’s legendary run to warn American troops of a British attack at Red Bank Battlefield. This race is one of six in the series, with additional events planned at Cedar Bridge Tavern, Fort Lee Historic Park, Monmouth Battlefield, Princeton Battlefield and Batsto Village.

Whether running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, participants will experience a race that blends fitness, history, and community celebration. The event offers an interactive way to honor the region's past.

Timing and Event Management Provided by TNT Event Management

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 6/07/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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BIB AND SHIRT PICKUP will be from 7:00 AM to 9:15 AM on RACE DAY. Please tell the volunteers at the table your name and they will check you in.

The 8K will be 3.1 miles on paved surfaces and 1.9 miles of trail running and will start at 7:45 AM. The Kids' .8 Mile race will start at 9:00 AM. The 5K Run/Walk will be an out and back on all paved surfaces. The 5K run/walk will start at 9:20 AM. Additional race times will be added as needed to alleviate overcrowding on the course.

8K and 5K top finishers, male and female, will each receive awards. Age category awards will also be given. Awards will be determined at later date. All registrants will receive a race medal. All who register before April 15 will receive a race T-Shirt. Registrants after April will receive T-Shirts while supplies last.

See the race descriptions below. Rain or shine.

The 08085 Run/Walk/Sit: One mild-mannered zip code … with an event boasting five fantastic options! Join us for one or more of the 7th annual 08085 Run possibilities. In zip code order, choose from:

1. A 0.8 Mile kids’ run/walk (1.29K) - Course along a flat, paved trail within Locke Avenue Park.

2. A 0.8 Mile walk (VIRTUAL) - Choose your own course and walk at your leisure.

3. A 0K sit (approximately no miles) - Course along a comfortable chair of your choosing. All the stuff with little-to-none of the sweat!

4. An 8K run (4.96 miles) - Road and Trail. Mostly out-and-back course mostly along High Hill Road but only featuring gentle, rolling hills less imposing than the road’s name suggests. 3.1 Miles on the paved 5K course with another 1.9 miles on Tranquility Trails, unpaved mostly on a 20' wide dirt trail bordering wooded areas, but there are about 200 yards of trail (with tree roots) through wooded wetland areas. Depending on weather conditions, some mud may be involved.

5. A 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) - Less-challenging paved course Starting in Locke Ave Park, through High Hill Park, alongside High Hill Road to Tranquility Trails and back..

The 45th Annual Pitman Freedom Four Mile Road Race

WHEN: 8:45AM - Saturday, JULY 4, 2026 * Rain or Shine

An Independence Day run through one of South Jersey's most picturesque towns!

Online registration price will increase after 7pm on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

We will have no paper registration on race day everyone must signup online.

Printable version of registration form: Paper Registration Form

("All mail in registrations must be received by June 30, 2026")

Cost will be $30.00 before 7pm on July 2, 2026. $35.00 after 7pm on July 2, thru July 3, 2026.

Virtual Run event price is $12.50 with a shirt & $8.50 without a shirt.

Race day price will be $40

Race Day packet pickup will be at Borough Hall from 7:00am to 8:15am.

WHERE: Start and Finish near Broadway Theatre, Broadway, Pitman NJ

COURSE: A challenging, accurately measured 4-mile course through the town. Our race is accurately timed using chip timing with jbsportstiming.com.

VIRTUAL RUN: Complete by Saturday, July 4, 2026. If you'd like to submit a finish time, it can be completed through RunSignUp. There are no awards for virtual runners. (Post Virtual Results! If you completed a virtual event, submit your results here: This course is not certified with USATF: Course Map COURSE VIDEO

PACKET PICKUP INFO:

Friday, July 3, 2026 at Borough Hall, 110 South Broadway from 4pm - 7pm.

Race Day Bib Pickup Times:

7:00am to 8:15am

T-SHIRTS: Each runner will receive a race performance shirt.

PRIZES: $100 - To the 1st Male & Female finisher. Prizes to the top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus. All age group will get there award mail to them. The only awards that will be giving out day of is the top overall winners.

*Overall Winners - based off GUN TIME - *Age Groups - based off CHIP TIME

TROPHIES: Top Pitman Male/Female

RACE DIRECTORS: Andy Fox, Allison Kostiuk, Eric Stanwood

In Pitman, NJ, the 4th of July celebrations typically includes a parade, a fireworks display at Alcyon Lake, and the Pitman Freedom Four Miler Run. The Freedom Four Miler Run begins at 8:45 AM. The parade starts at 9:55 AM on July 4th.

Road Closures Information:

Broadway will be closed from approximately 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM for the run and parade.