Jersey City Marathon
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Event overview
The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport is scheduled for April 19, 2026 in Jersey City, NJ. The event is organized by the Jersey City Road Runners (JCRR) in partnership with the City of Jersey City. The marathon and half marathon will be a USA Track & Field-sanctioned event on a USATF-certified course and is listed as a 2027 Boston Marathon qualifying event. The course starts near Newport Parkway and Washington Blvd and passes through multiple neighborhoods in Jersey City.
Race details and policies
- 13.1 miles (Half marathon)
- 26.2 miles (Full marathon)
Price information listed for early registration: half marathon $155 (previously $180), full marathon $200 (previously $225). Prices increase after December 31, 2025. The full marathon registration is open to ages 18 to 99.
Registration and participant policies include: bib pickup may be done for another athlete only with that athlete’s confirmation email; the expo is included with registration and entry is complimentary; transferring registrations is possible with a $25 administration fee and the transfer deadline is April 15, 2026; deferrals to the next year are allowed for a $25 fee up to March 15, 2026, with no deferments after that date. There are no refunds; optional race insurance is available through the listed insurance provider. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
