Atlantic City Marathon

OCT
17-18
2026
A multi-distance running weekend in Atlantic City on October 17-18, 2026 featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a G. Larry James 5K, plus King Neptune Challenge combinations along Absecon Island towns.
17-18 Oct 2026
52 kilometers 47 kilometers Marathon 31 kilometers 26 kilometers Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K

The AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and G. Larry James 5K take place October 17-18, 2026 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event base address is 1900 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.

Races are held across two days and include several individual distances and combined challenges. Course routing travels across Absecon Island and through Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, and Longport, passing Boardwalk casinos and beachside communities.

Event distances and combinations:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • G. Larry James 5K
  • King Neptune Challenge (Marathon + 10K)
  • King Neptune Challenge (Marathon + 5K)
  • King Neptune Challenge (Half Marathon + 10K)
  • King Neptune Challenge (Half Marathon + 5K)

The marathon traces a long history, held since 1958, and is identified as the third oldest ongoing marathon in the United States. The organizer is AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & G. Larry James 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

52 km
King Neptune Challenge (marathon + 10k)
47 km
King Neptune Challenge (marathon + 5k)
Marathon
Marathon
31 km
King Neptune Challenge (half Marathon + 10k)
26 km
King Neptune Challenge (half Marathon + 5k)
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
G. Larry James 5k