A Revolutionary Celebration Run

JUL
4
2026
A Revolutionary Celebration Run offers a free, chip-timed 5k on July 4th at the historic East Jersey Old Town Village. The course takes two loops along a traffic-free road in Johnson Park. The event includes awards, finisher medals, and is part of a larger day of historical festivities.
Sat 4 Jul 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Details

A Revolutionary Celebration Run takes place on July 4, 2026, in Piscataway, New Jersey. The event features a free 5k run.

Course & Location

The run starts at East Jersey Old Town Village, located at 1050 River Rd. The course uses paved roads and paths within Johnson Park. Participants will run two loops on an out-and-back route along Johnson Drive, which is closed to traffic for the event.

Event Features

The event is chip-timed and registration is capped at 250 participants. It includes a one-mile fun run and walk. The race day schedule includes parking and check-in opening, followed by the race start and awards presented afterward.

Awards and Perks

Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers. Age group awards are presented in 10-year categories. Participants receive finisher medals, race shirts, and free race photos.

Historical Setting

East Jersey Old Town Village is a historic site featuring structures from the 1700s and 1800s, relocated and restored within Johnson Park. The event is part of a larger Fourth of July celebration at the village. Other activities include patriotic music concerts, historical reenactments with characters from the Revolutionary War, and food vendors. A free shuttle service operates between the village and the nearby Cornelius Low House. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
1 Mile