Jonas Cattell Memorial 10-mile Run & Fort Mercer 5K

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.  

• The 10-mile race day registration will take place in Haddonfield.
• The 5K race day registration will take place at Red Bank Battlefield.

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:

• Water stations: Cups of water will be pre-filled and spread out on the tables so the runners can grab one.  
• Runners tent: Snacks for runners; water, sports drink and fruit
• Award Ceremony: Will be held at the conclusion of both events at the Red Bank Battlefield.
  

For more information call: (856) 251-6710.

Join fellow runners on October 22, 2023 for the Jonas Cattell Memorial 10-mile Run & Fort Mercer 5K. It's a fantastic 16.1K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Haddonfield.