Jolly Holly 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Jolly Holly 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run takes place in Millville, New Jersey, in Cumberland County, on Friday, November 27, 2026. Unusually for a holiday race, both events are run in the evening: the 1-mile run/walk starts at 6:15 p.m. and the 5K (3.1 miles) follows at 6:30 p.m., with start and finish at the same designated point. Awards go to the overall winners and to age-group winners, and registering ahead of time secures your shirt size.

An evening start changes how you approach the day. You can eat normally, stay off your feet, and warm up properly rather than rolling out of bed into a cold start line. The 5K rewards anyone with a regular running habit, and four to six weeks with one weekly speed session is enough to race it; the 1-miler suits children, walkers, and first-timers, and pairs naturally with the 5K if you want a warm-up. The event closes with an awards ceremony, so plan to stay a while after you finish.