Atlantic City Marathon

OCT
16-17
2027
Multi-distance road races on Absecon Island including marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and combined King Neptune challenges.
16-17 Oct 2027
32 miles 29 miles 26 miles 19 miles 16 miles 13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Atlantic City Marathon

The Atlantic City Marathon has been held since 1958 and is the third oldest ongoing marathon in the United States. The races take place on Absecon Island and run through Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, and Longport. The organizer lists the venue address as 1900 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.

The event program includes several individual races and combined challenges over two days in mid October. Registration for the listed races opened on 12 October 2026 and closed on 30 October 2026; fees vary by event.

Distances offered

  • Marathon (26.2 miles)
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 10K
  • G. Larry James 5K
  • King Neptune Challenge Marathon plus 10K (32.4 miles total)
  • King Neptune Challenge Marathon plus 5K (29.3 miles total)
  • King Neptune Challenge Half Marathon plus 10K (19.3 miles total)
  • King Neptune Challenge Half Marathon plus 5K (16.2 miles total)

Published entry fees for the listed events include Marathon $80, Half Marathon $70, 10K $35, G. Larry James 5K $35, and King Neptune challenges $100. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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