Bi-State Challenge
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Event details
The Bi-State Challenge takes place June 13 and 14, 2026 in New Jersey and New York. All races are USATF sanctioned and the full marathons are USATF certified (USATF Certificate #NJ20023JLW for NJ, #NY21001JRG for NY). The events are held at Saddle River County Park in Rochelle Park, NJ, and Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage, NY (Parking Lot #5).
Course details
Courses are flat, paved, and noted to have scenic views of the Saddle River and Rockland Lake. Each course has one aid station at the finish line offering hydration and nourishment. GPS coordinates and entrance notes are provided by the organizer for each location.
Distances and lap structures:
- Marathon (NJ): 13 full laps + 0.2 miles; one lap ~2 miles.
- Half Marathon (NJ): 6 full laps + 1.1 miles.
- 5K (NJ): 1 full lap + 1.1 miles.
- Marathon (NY): 8 full laps + 2.72 miles; one lap 2.935 miles.
- Half Marathon (NY): 4 full laps + 1.36 miles.
- 5K (NY): 1 full lap + 0.16 miles.
Additional location notes: the NJ entrance via Lotz Lane is closed - enter via Railroad Avenue. For NY, enter the park from the south entrance on Lake Road; the start is about 0.25 miles north of the aid station/bib pick-up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
