The Merriest Night: Run & Holiday Festival
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The Merriest Night: Run & Holiday Festival
The Merriest Night is a community Christmas festival at Timber Creek Park in Blackwood, New Jersey on December 13, 2026. The event combines several short races with evening holiday activities and a community tree-lighting.
Distances and event types
- The Merriest 5K : 5K
- The Merriest Mile : 1 mile
- Mile Walk : 1 mile
- Daisy's Reindeer Run : 200 m
Age-based details are stated for specific events: the Youth Mile is for participants under 15, and Daisy's Reindeer Run is for children 8 and under. Every finisher in Daisy's Reindeer Run receives a medal.
After the races, the program includes ornament decorating for a community tree-lighting, race awards, live traditional Christmas music and a local musician performance, specialty hot cocoa from a coffee truck, craft vendors, holiday crafts and games, food vendors, pavilion seating, and an outdoor Christmas movie. Registered participants receive one complimentary specialty hot chocolate with their bib.
Registration windows and fees are provided for each event; registration opens in September 2026 and closes December 11, 2026. Race day registration is available for an additional $10 per event; it is cash only and exact change is requested. Family members of registered participants do not need a separate festivities pass to attend the after-race entertainment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
