NYRR Jersey City 5K
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NYRR Jersey City 5K
The NYRR Jersey City 5K is a scored road race held on October 4, 2026 in Jersey City, New Jersey. The course is described as fast and flat and runs through downtown Jersey City with waterfront views across the river from Manhattan. The event distance is 5K.
All participants receive a New Balance long-sleeve tech t-shirt. Awards are presented on site to the top three finishers in the overall men, women, and nonbinary divisions; age group placings can claim awards after the race via the organizer's age-group awards process. Live, unofficial runner tracking is available in the NYRR App during the event, and official results are posted afterward on NYRR results pages.
The race is part of NYRR programs such as the 9+1 qualifier and the Member-Only Standby List for members when entries become available. NYRR also offers accessibility accommodations and options for athletes with disabilities, a Race Free program that provides complimentary race entries for qualifying participants, and optional registration fee protection through a third-party program.
Event logistics noted by the organizer include race-number pickup at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub in Manhattan, a clear bag policy for bag check with maximum dimensions 17" x 20" x 7", reusable hydration cups at the finish area, and a volunteer program. All event information is subject to change. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
