JC Valentine Half Marathon
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JC Valentine Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
This is the third annual running of the JC Valentine Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K event. The event is held at Lincoln Park in Jersey City and benefits the nonprofit organization Sustainable Jersey City.
The race offers three distances: a Half Marathon, a 10K, and a 5K. The certified courses run on paved roads and paths within Lincoln Park, passing by features such as a lake, bridges, and historic monuments. The Half Marathon course consists of four loops, the 10K is two loops, and the 5K is one loop.
The event includes several amenities for participants. All finishers receive a die cast medal and a technical running shirt. Timing is live, with splits available per loop, and there is a live tracking app. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers in all distances, as well as to top age group finishers. Post race food includes bagels, cream cheese spreads, jelly, and peanut butter. An optional brunch is available for purchase at a venue called THE VIEW, located near the finish.
Water stations are placed approximately every 1.5 to 2 miles along the course, offering water, Gatorade, and gels. Race day packet pickup and baggage check in are available. Photographs and a finisher's video are provided on the event day.
Race day registration and packet pickup begin at 8:00 a.m. An awards ceremony is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The organizers note that there are no transfers, credits, or refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
