The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Apr 19, 2026 - Sunday

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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