British & Hessian Retreat Fun Run
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Main Street in Moorestown · Moorestown, NJ
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Back by ridiculous demand! Moorestown250 presents: The 2026 British & Hessian Retreat Fun Run, a signature event for the nation’s 250th Anniversary! During the American Revolution, 7,700 British and Hessian troops retreated from Philadelphia, storming through Moorestown. They looted homes, burned fields, and famously snatched 40 chickens from the Smith-Cadbury Mansion to roast them right in the parlor! Now, 250 years later, it’s time to settle the score. Join us for a lively, family-friendly 1-mile “retreat” through historic Moorestown. We’re retracing the steps of the invading soldiers, “returning” stolen goods, and celebrating our community’s incredible history with more speed and spirit than ever before.
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