New Jersey Races towards America’s 250th

TRENTON, NJ - America's 250th anniversary is coming in 2026, and New Jersey is racing to meet it. RevolutionNJ, the state's official partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission and the nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution to commemorate the semiquincentennial, is hosting a series of 5K races and one-mile family fun walks at historic sites across New Jersey.

The first of the series will occur on August 10th at Monmouth Battlefield State Park - the site of one of the longest battles of the American Revolution. Those who participate in the 5K race will receive a t-shirt, commemorative magnet, and a finisher's medal. There will also be awards for the top three fastest runners in each ten-year age category.

Non-runners are encouraged to join the one-mile family fun walk. Participants who register for the family fun walk will receive a t-shirt and commemorative magnet. They will also have the chance to enjoy unique historical activities at each site.

"I hope all New Jerseyans will take advantage of this fun opportunity to learn about our past while enjoying New Jersey's wonderful parks and historical areas," said Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way who oversees the New Jersey Historical Commission in her role as New Jersey's Secretary of State.

Future race locations include Princeton Battlefield State Park on September 8th, East Jersey Old Town Village on October 13th, and Historic Greenwich Township on November 9th. Those who complete all four races will receive a special commemorative medal.

"The RevolutionNJ Race Series is one of the many ways that RevolutionNJ is fostering a multigenerational commemoration of the 250th," said Sara Cureton, executive director of the New Jersey Historical Commission. "We hope everyone finds a place in the festivities, whether they are an avid historian, recreational runner, or a family looking for ways to get outside on the weekend."

"This racing series is a perfect example of the importance of New Jersey's historical sites both as places to learn about our past and as locations to support communities' health and well-being," said Carrie Fellows, executive director of Crossroads of the American Revolution. "We think this type of creative historical event is vital to New Jersey's heritage tourism industry, but just as importantly, they are good fun."

For more information about the RevolutionNJ Race Series, visit https://bit.ly/RevNJRace.

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About RevolutionNJ
Created through state legislation in 2018, RevolutionNJ is a partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC), a division of the New Jersey Department of State, and the nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution Association to plan the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in New Jersey.

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