Bi-State Challenge
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Bi-State Challenge : June 13 & 14, 2026
The event takes place in New Jersey and New York over two days. All races are USATF sanctioned and the full marathons are USATF certified. Each course has one aid station at the finish line offering hydration and nourishment. Bib pick-up is on race day at the start/aid station. Courses are described as flat and paved with scenic lake or river views.
Course details
Saddle River County Park, Rochelle Park, NJ (Zip Code 07662) : USATF Certificate #NJ20023JLW. Enter via Railroad Avenue. GPS: Lon. 40.901874, Lat. -74.080474.
- Marathon: 13 full laps plus 0.2 miles (one lap about 2 miles)
- Half Marathon: 6 full laps plus 1.1 miles
- 5K: 1 full lap plus 1.1 miles
Rockland Lake State Park, Valley Cottage, NY : USATF Certificate #NY21001JRG. Enter via the south entrance on Lake Road; the aid station and bib pick-up location is nearby. GPS: Lon. 41.135643, Lat. -73.929551. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Marathon: 8 full laps plus 2.72 miles (one lap 2.935 miles)
- Half Marathon: 4 full laps plus 1.36 miles
- 5K: 1 full lap plus 0.16 miles
