Runnemede, New Jersey

About Runnemede

Set in the southwestern part of New Jersey, Runnemede is a close-knit town, home to 8,425 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Runnemede holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.05 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,110 residents per square mile.

📰 Runnemede News Today

• Edward H. Wakeley Obituary | Gardner Funeral Home | Runnemede, NJ Tribute Archive · Aug 16
• Mary Jane McNeill Obituary (2026) - Runnemede, NJ - Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• 650 N Black Horse Pike Apt A, Runnemede, NJ 08078 Realtor.com · May 7
• Weekend Weather Forecast for Runnemede, New Jersey 08078 - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel · Feb 10
• Crown Cut Premium Meats Butcher Shop Coming Soon to Runnemede 42 Freeway · Jun 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Runnemede Unique

• The only place in America named Runnemede — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,425.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Runnemede

• PJ Whelihans Pub and Restaurant — grill
• Luigi's
• Phily Diner and Sports Bar

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Runnemede

• Runnemede Lake Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Runnemede

• Aline Bingham Elementary School
• Grade Downing Elementary School
• Mary E. Volz Elementary School
• Triton Regional High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Runnemede

🏘️ Nearby Communities