Hudson River Waterfront Walkway 10K Race & 2K Walk

Second Annual Hudson River Waterfront Walkway Race
Last year, hundreds of runners from New Jersey and New York City came together for our inaugural 10K along one of New Jersey’s most scenic waterfront routes.

This year, we are back, and we have added a new 2K Fun Walk so even more people can join in, whether you are racing or walking with family and friends.

NOTE:  Anyone registering after September 17th cannot be guaranteed their T-Shirt size.

🎽 BIB & T-SHIRT PICKUP
We highly recommend picking up your bib and T-shirt the day before the race to make your race morning as smooth as possible.

Saturday, October 3 | 3:00–7:00 PM
📍Edgewater Community Center / Veterans Field, 1167 River Road

All 10K runners and 2K walkers can pick up their bibs and T-shirts at the Community Center on Saturday.

If you cannot pick up your bib and T-shirt on Saturday, race-day pickup will be available at your respective race start locations:

• 10K Runners pick up bib & t-shirt at 📍Edgewater Marina
• 2K Walkers pick up bib & t-shirt at📍Edgewater Community Center / Veterans Field

There are two different race locations:

10K RACE

• Registration & Race Start: 📍Edgewater Marina / Edgewater Ferry Landing
• Race Finish: 📍Port Imperial Ferry Terminal, Weehawken
• Awards Ceremony: 📍Veterans Field
• Complimentary ferries will transport runners from the race finish at Port Imperial in Weehawken back to Edgewater Marina, from where runners will walk approximately 6 minutes to Veterans Field for the awards ceremony.More information about the ferry service is provided below

Interactive Race Map

2K WALK

Registration & Race Start: 📍Edgewater Community Center / Veterans Field
Awards Ceremony: 📍Veterans Field

🚗 COMING BY CAR?

Primary Parking:

📍Edgewater Community Center / Veterans Field
1167 River Road

10K runners will need to walk approximately 6 minutes from Veterans Field to Edgewater Marina for the race start. Please allow plenty of time for parking and walking.  

Overflow Parking:
📍Edgewater Marketplace / Trader Joe’s
725 River Road

If the primary parking area is full, additional parking will be available at Edgewater Marketplace. An Edgewater van will be available to shuttle runners from the overflow parking area. Please allow extra time to park and wait for the shuttle. If you miss the van or prefer to walk, the walk to the race start is approximately 20 minutes, so please plan accordingly.

🗽 COMING FROM MANHATTAN?
You can take NJ Transit Bus 158 from Port Authority Bus Terminal (42nd Street)

• Purchase a Zone 3 ticket
• Get off at River Road at Route 5 / Marina
• This stop is near Edgewater Marina, where the 10K starts
• For your return to Manhattan, there will be no ferry service back to Manhattan after the race. You can take NJ Transit Bus 158 from River Road back to Port Authority.

⛴️ COMING BY FERRY?

Getting to the race:
A special ferry for race participants will depart from the 📍NY Waterway  Midtown / W. 39th St. terminal at 8:00 AM for Edgewater Marina. Please note that this ferry is at the runner’s own expense.

The terminal is located at West 39th Street and 12th Avenue in Manhattan. 

This is not part of NY Waterway’s regular schedule. It is a special one-time sailing arranged specifically for the race and runners traveling from Manhattan.

We recommend taking this ferry if you are coming from Manhattan, as it will bring you directly to Edgewater Marina, where the 10K race starts. For your return to Manhattan after the race, you can take NJ Transit Bus 158 from River Road back to Port Authority.

Returning after the 10K
Complimentary ferry service will be available for race participants after the race.

Two free 300-passenger ferries will operate:

• First ferry: Will depart when full, expected around 9:20–9:30 AM
• Second ferry: Will depart at 10:30 AM, or earlier if full
• The complimentary ferries will take runners from the race finish point at Port Imperial in Weehawken back to Edgewater Marina. From there, it is approximately a 6-minute walk to Veterans Field for the awards ceremony.

⚠️ Important: If you finish the race after 10:30 AM, there will be no additional dedicated race ferry available to take you back to Veterans Field. Please plan accordingly.

🏆 Awards & Race Finish
 
The Awards Ceremony will take place at Veterans Field, where runners and walkers can celebrate their finish together.

• The Mayor and event sponsors will be in attendance
• Light snacks and refreshments will be available
• Awards and race recognition will take place on the stage
• We look forward to celebrating with you!

The race is organized by the Edgewater Hudson River Waterfront Walkway Special Improvement District, a local board dedicated to enhancing and promoting Edgewater's waterfront. Race proceeds and sponsorships help improve the waterfront walkway experience while also supporting the Breast Center at Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center.

A FLAT, FAST & FUN Course

• Along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway (The USATF Official Map can be viewed here!)
• Breathtaking Views of the Manhattan Skyline
• Because it is a Flat Course the 10-K Race Provides Ideal Tune-up for major Fall Marathons

The Race has been officially certified by the USA Track & Field Road Running Technical Council.  View the race certificate here.

• Along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
• Views of the George Washington Bridge + Manhattan skyline
• Starts and ends at Veterans’ Field

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway 10 K Run

Instructions for Runners

RUNNERS NEED TO BE AWARE THAT THE COURSE CONSISTS OF SEVERAL DIFFERENT SURFACES SUCH AS CONCRETE, ASPHALT, AND WOOD, NOT ALL SURFACES ARE LEVEL OR SMOOTH COURSE WILL BE OPEN TO PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, MUST USE CAUTION AND BE AWARE

Runners can obtain their Bib, Pins, and T Shirts at the Edgewater Community Center (located at 1167 River Road). You may pick up these items on the following days and times listed below:

Saturday Oct.4th from 3:30 PM Till 7:00PM

Sunday   Oct.5th from 7:00 AM Till 8:45AM

Water, Bananas, and Energy Bars available at Veterans Field, Porta-John facilities will be located at:

Veterans Field 1167 River Road, east of the stage on the walking track

Edgewater Marina and Ferry Landing, 989 River Road, west side of building.

New York Waterway will transport runners from the end of the race in Weehawken back up to the Edgewater Ferry Landing for Award Ceremonies which will be held in Veterans Field at 11:00AM

Parking is available at these locations:

Veteran’s Field: 1167 River Road

Municipal lot: 915 River Road

Municipal lot: 1020 River Road

Free Parking will be provided in Edgewater.   See Web Site for directions "Directions & Support" 

For Runners from NYC, NY Waterways will provide Ferry service from W. 39th Street Ferry Terminal to the Edgewater Marina—a 15 minute transit time.  The Ferry Terminal is a short walk from the Hudson Yards #7 Subway Station.

The Edgewater Marina can also be reached by NJ Transit Bus # 158 from the Port Authority Bus Terminal—a 40 minute transit time.

From the Finish Line, all participants will be shuttled by Ferry and/or Bus back to Veteran's Field in Edgewater for Awards Ceremonies and Festivities.