The Merriest Night: Run & Holiday Festival
Updated
Sunday, December 13, 2026, first start 3:00 PM, in Blackwood (1701 Chews Landing Rd). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $25 to $42.
Course and race notes
The Merriest Night. Join us at Timber Creek Park for The Merriest Night, an evening Christmas celebration featuring three festive races, holiday entertainment, and family-friendly activities!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 13
2026 · in 36 days
Start time
3:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$25 to $42
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 11 (in 34 days)
Opened Sep 4, 2026
Race day in Blackwood
Weather
47° / 30°F
Typical high and low for December 13.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Glassboro 2 Ne, NJ (7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:12 AM – 4:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
3 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Sharky's Bagels restaurant0.2 mi
- Mandarin Cuisine restaurant0.2 mi
- Dunkin' Donuts quick bite0.3 mi
- Larry’s Cold Cuts quick bite0.3 mi
5 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 12
Where to stay
13 within 3 mi22 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Courtyard Deptford
About 25 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites Deptford
About 25 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Fairfield Inn Deptford
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Residence Inn Deptford
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Howard Johnson Express Inn
About 29 min walk1.4 mi from the start
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