The Merriest Night: Run & Holiday Festival 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Start time
- 3:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Blackwood, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $22
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Dec 13, 20263:30 PM | $32 | – |
| Daisy's Reindeer Run | Other | Dec 13, 20263:30 PM | $25 | – |
| Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Dec 13, 20263:30 PM | $22 | – |
| Youth Mile | Kids | Dec 13, 20263:30 PM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K: $32 until Dec 12.
- Daisy's Reindeer Run and Youth Mile: $25 until Dec 12.
- Mile Walk: $22 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $32, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Jersey runs 32:16, about 10:23 a mile, based on 598 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:02 and men in 29:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the 5K starts at 3:30 PM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1701 Chews Landing Rd, Blackwood, NJ 08012
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 13 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 59°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1701 Chews Landing Rd, Blackwood, NJ 08012Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 70 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 13, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Merriest Night: Run & Holiday Festival?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $22 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $32, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 1701 Chews Landing Rd, Blackwood, NJ 08012.
From the organizers
🎄 The Merriest Night