NYRR Jersey City 5K
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NYRR Jersey City 5K : October 4, 2026
The NYRR Jersey City 5K is a scored 5-kilometre road race held in Jersey City, New Jersey. The course is described as fast and flat and runs through downtown city streets with waterfront views. The event takes place near Newport Green Park on 14th Street.
All participants receive a New Balance long-sleeve tech t-shirt. The race is a qualifier for the NYRR 9+1 program. Entry fees are listed from $0.00 to $37.01. The event offers a Member-Only Standby List for active NYRR members who may register if entries become available after the main registration period.
Race services include race numbers with timing tags and live, unofficial runner tracking via the NYRR app. Official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org. Awards are presented onsite to the top three overall finishers in the men, women, and nonbinary divisions; age-group award claims are processed after the race.
Logistics noted by the organizer include recommended transportation via the PATH train to Exchange Place, a bag check policy that allows only clear bags no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, and a race-number pickup location at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street. NYRR Race Free provided fee assistance in 2026 and expects a 2027 application period to open in October 2026. Entry fees are non-refundable and events will not be rescheduled if cancelled by authorities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
