Race Details
Race location: Robbinsville Community Park (15 W Manor Way, Robbinsville, NJ 08691)
Race Date & Start time: 8/31/25 8am (5k at 8:15am)
Distance: Half Marathon or 5k
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: Half Marathon participants will receive a custom finishers medal. There will be snacks, water, and an electrolyte drink post race. 5k participants will not receive a medal.
Swag: We always bring good swag! Stay tuned for details.
***This event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field***
**Shirt cut off date: One month from race day**
Cutoff date for all transfers or deferrals is one week prior to race day.
Preferred Lodging
While many of our participants will be local residents, there are some who will be traveling from across the region and want to stay the night.
We are proud to be partnering with the Holiday Inn Express - Bordentown Trenton-South which is 15 minutes away from the start / finish of the race.
The Holida Inn Express has given us a block of rooms at a discounted group rate.
You can reserve online by using the booking link below. Under Rate Preference choose Group Rate and enter code BPG
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BORDENTOWN TRENTON-SOUTH
The negotiated group rate of $149/night is valid until August 17th, 2024.
Hotel check in time is at 3:00 pm and departure time is at 11:00 am
They serve a complimentary hot breakfast each morning from 6:00 am – 10:00 am.
Individual cancellation is 1 day prior to arrival by 6pm EST.
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 - Joseph Gilch 1:14:20 (2023)
Female - Heather Anzallo 1:27:43 (2022)