Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
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Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon
The Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon is an annual road race organized by the Jersey City Road Runners in partnership with the City of Jersey City. The event takes place at Newport in Jersey City, New Jersey, and includes both a full marathon and a half marathon course that run through neighborhoods of the city.
The event is USATF sanctioned and the course is USATF certified. It is listed as a qualifying event for the 2028 Boston Marathon. Organizers report participation from more than 10,000 runners and entrants from over 50 countries.
Distances
- Full marathon 26.2 miles
- Half marathon 13.1 miles
Key participant policies and services are published for registrants. Expo admission is included with registration and bib pickup requires a registration confirmation and ID. Event policies allow event switching and bib transfers for fees and by specific deadlines; deferrals are permitted for a $25 fee before the stated deadline. There are no refunds. Team pricing offers a 10 percent discount for groups of ten or more. Optional race insurance is available through the registration provider.
Accessibility and competition details note that only push-rim wheelchairs are permitted on course sections and wheelchair participants are limited to the half marathon. Elite, sub-elite, and seeded entry options may be available with proof of qualifying times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
