Race Details
Race location: Robbinsville Community Park (15 W Manor Way, Robbinsville, NJ 08691)
Race Date & Start time: 9/3/23 8am
Distance: Half Marathon
Packet Pickup: There will be packet pick up on race morning near the start/finish from 6:30am-7:45am.
Time Limit: 3 hours **hard cutoff**
Other Details: All participants will receive a custom finishers medal. There will be snacks, water, and an electrolyte drink post race.
Swag: We always bring good swag! Stay tuned for details.
***This event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field***
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, DEFERALS OR TRANSFERS. NO DOGS. NO STROLLERS.
**WE DO NOT ANSWER EMAILS REQUESTING REFUNDS, DEFERRALS OR TRANSFERS.**
Preferred Lodging
We are proud to be partnering with a rather newly built hotel only 1.3 miles away from the start / finish of the race. You could potentially walk/jog to the event as your pre-race warm up. It is on the same road.
The Hampton Inn and Suites of Robbinsville has given us a block of rooms at a discounted group rate.
If you call (609-259-0300) to make a reservation the group code is "MCH".
You can reserve online by using the group code or booking link below.
HAMPTON INN & SUITES ROBBINSVILLE
The negotiated group rate is valid until August 3rd 2023.
Hampton Inn hotel check in time is at 3:00 pm and departure time is at 12:00 pm noon.
They serve a complimentary hot breakfast each morning from 6:00 am – 10:00 am.
Individual cancellation is 48 hours prior to arrival date.
Race Day Parking
Participant and spectator parking will be located in the grass lot on the southeast corner of Sharon Rd/Gordon Rd. Please follow parking signs and the parking attendant's instructions so to avoid traffic issues.
Gear Check
Gear Check will be provided free of charge. Please make sure the tear off from your bib is attached to your bag. We are not responsible for lost items.
Course Details
The Mercer County Half Marathon is sanctioned and certified by USA Track and Field and is listed under Certification #NJ18027LMB. (Formerly the Star of Hope Half Marathon course). To view a larger version of the course map please click here.
Hydration Stations
Hydration Stations will be located at 3.1 miles, 5.5 miles, 6.8 miles, 9.7 miles, 11.9 miles, and the finish line.
The hydration stations will have water and gatorade and miles 5.5 and 9.7 will have GU products (gels and energy chews).
Portable toilets will be located at miles 3.1, 6.8, and 9.7 and the start/finish line.
Elevation
This course has approximately 430' of elevation gain and most would consider the course to have rolling hills.
course records, results and photos
Course Records
Male - Yonah Schwartz 1:27:29 (2022)
Female - Heather Anzallo 1:27:43 (2022)