The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Apr, 2027 (TBD)
Half-marathon, Marathon
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Race Information
Race a half or full marathon staged & starting in the Newport Green area of Jersey City. Then, travel through Jersey City's picturesque waterfront, Powerhouse Art District, Historic Paulus Hook District, down Caven Point Road through the Bergen & Greenville communities, & back to the Newport Green area where the half marathon will come to a finish & the full marathon will continue looping around a similar course but in reverse.
See all the great neighborhoods of Jersey City's Golden Door, & take advantage of what this marquee event offers: pre-race expo, race day bag check, refreshments, entertainment, on-course support, & fantastic finish line festivities. All registrations will come with a quality dry-fit running shirt, a unique finishers medal, & much more!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 5,000 - 10,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: No
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