The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport
When is The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport?
The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Jersey City, NJ.
What distances does The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport offer?
The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport offers 2 events: Half Marathon, Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
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| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $165.00 | Register |
| Marathon | 26.2 mi | $220.00 | Register |
How much does The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport cost?
Registration for The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport starts at $130.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport held?
The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport is held in Jersey City, NJ at Newport Parkway and Washington Blvd.
About The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport
The Jersey City Road Runners (JCRR) in partnership with the City of Jersey City invites you to its 4th Annual Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon at Newport, taking place April 19, 2026, with a 7 AM start time. The marathon and half-marathon will be a USA Track & Field-sanctioned event on a USATF-certified course, one of the fastest and flattest in the United States. Furthermore, runners will have the opportunity to race through Jersey City’s uniquely diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods.
This race will be a 2027 Boston Marathon Qualifying event.
Athletes with Disabilities
The use of assistance devices on the course is limited to push rim wheelchairs only. Please contact us directly if you have any questions about how to participate with a specific disability.
Bag Check
We highly encourage you to leave your belongings in your car or hotel room. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
There will be a bag check option for non-valuables. Please plan to arrive early for bag check as this is often a bottle neck and causes runners to miss the start of the race if they wait too long to drop off their bag. Bag Check will be closing PROMPTLY AT 6:27 AM! Why 6:27AM, so everyone will remember the time.
Things to Do
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Changing Events, Deferrals or Transfers
If you are registered for 1 race and run the other race, you will be disqualified from the results and you will NOT receive a finishers medal.
Need to do an Event Transfer (switch events from either the full to the half or from the half to the full)? The last date to transfer is March 1st.
Need to Defer or Transfer to another person? Oh no, we are bummed you can't participate this year! Don't worry though, you have options! You can either defer your registration for a $25 fee and get free entry into the 2027 event or you can transfer your registration for a $25 fee to another runner. Shirt sizes will not be changed after 3/1, the last date to defer.
Defer Registration to 20276 Instructions (deadline is 3/1): Click Here
Transfer Registration to another person Instructions (deadline is 3/1): Click Here
Coach Nicole
Training Programs from Coach Nicole DeSensa
Half Marathon Beginner: Click Here
Half Marathon Advanced: Click Here
Full Marathon Beginner: Click Here
Full Marathon Advanced: Click Here
About Coach Nicole
“One run can change your day, many runs can change your life”
On The Run L.L.C. Founder, 8x marathoner, RRCA Running Coach , NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Gait Analysis Expert, Mental Fitness, and Orangetheory coach based in the New York City/Jersey City area.
I strive to help others to develop a love for running by incorporating tips and exercises to further improve their running form, nutrition, strength, passion, and mental toughness to guarantee success on race day while helping others realize their max potential through running.
As a competitive swimmer growing up, I never enjoyed running as it was usually used as punishment in high school sports. Throughout college, I signed up for my first marathon in 2013 - quickly growing a love for the sport through long runs, stories shared by other runners over miles, the sense of community, and overall achievement of finishing something you had dedicated months of training to.
People choose to run for several different reasons. Running provides me with a sense of empowerment, happiness and challenges me to test my limits. I want to give back to running what running has given to me, a vibrant life, with each mile creating a memory.
Running is not only a test of physical endurance, but a test of mental endurance. You truly can do anything you set your mind to. Let’s face it, life is not easy, there are constant ups and downs, days where you just want to give up, and days where you are on top of the world. Running is a complete parallel to this. Having the mental strength to push through the last couple miles, really shows you just how strong you are, mind and body.
Can't wait to crush race day with you all. Let's go JC!
- Coach Nicole

Code of Conduct & Racing Etiquette
As a USATF Sanctioned and certified event, we expect all participants to follow the USATF Code of Conduct and conduct themselves appropriately including but not limited to following all race instructions, announcements and rules. Please follow proper racing and running etiquette as well.
Here are 10 race etiquette tips every runner should follow:
1. Corral or seed yourself according to your expected pace. There will be appropriate signs indicating where to line up. Please do not line up at the front if you’re not a super fast runner. You’ll either get trampled or you’ll cause a safety hazard for others.
2. Run one or two abreast. Don’t run 2-3 people across and block the course for others.
3. Pass other runners with respect and appropriate spacing. Don’t push through people or practically run them over.
4. Don’t stop dead in your tracks. If you’re stopping to tie your shoe or take a break, hop off the course to the side and take care of your business. If you’re a run/walker, look behind you before you start walking.
5. Be aware when going through water stations. Don’t stop suddenly in the middle of the path if you need to get a drink of water or gel. Try to keep moving and stay to the side.
6. Aim your cup. Try to aim your empty cup to/towards a trash can or the side of the road, so that others don’t slip on it, and it won’t splash all over the person behind you when it hits the ground
7. Smile! Show your appreciation for the cheering spectators – after all, they’re making it a great day for you! Plus one of our photographers will catch your smile too!
8. Let them have their thunder. This one is tricky because often at the finish line, we’re all in a daze. But if at all possible, try to be aware of the finish line moment that your fellow racers are trying to have. Sure, race them to the finish line, but try not to knock them over with your outstretched arms or jump in front of their finish line photo.
9. Take your banana and move on. Don’t take more than you need at the finish line food table. The race director has ordered food according to the number of participants. Take one of each item and move on. If you need more food, go buy yourself some breakfast after the race or keep a cooler with post-race food in your car.
10. Thank the volunteers! There are tons of volunteers needed to make a race go smoothly. Thank them, appreciate them, don’t litter and make their job harder, and consider volunteering for a race yourself.
It all goes back to this: Have common courtesy. Treat others as you wish to be treated. Stay safe. Keep others safe. Think of others.
Contact Us
For General Race Information, Contact Us
Corral Information
Corral Assignments have been made based on estimated finish time collected during registration.
All corrals will be released at 7AM. Below is the list and order of corrals.
Both Half Marathon and Marathon are mixed in corrals based on pace per mile.

Time Limits and Course cut offs
Due to the nature of the course and the safety of all participants, volunteers, residents and race personnel, there will be a strictly enforced 15 min/mile pace maximum. There will be a vehicle trailing the last runners and picking up anyone who is slower than the 15min/mile pace. This pace is for both the half and full marathon.
The Half Marathon Finish Line will close at 10:30 AM (3h30min after the start)
The full Marathon Finish Line will close at 1:35 PM (6h35min after the start)
Anyone still on the course after these times, will be picked up by the trail vehicle and brought to the finish line. Their bib numbers will be marked as DNF (Did Not Finish) and will NOT receive a finishers medal. These participants will still be able to get the post race refreshments and party.
Elite Athletes and Prize Money
The Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon values a competitive field and supports the development of American distance runners. We offer Elite Entry, Sub-Elite Entry, and Seeded Entry (details below) with proof of qualifying time for Men, Women and Non-binary. Please send an email including a link to your qualifying time to: elite@jerseycitymarathon.com
Final elite field and assigned categories will be announced April 1. There will be a maximum of 10 males, 10 females, and 10 nonbinary in the Elite category. The fastest 10 male, 10 females, & 10 non-binary runners registered by April 1, will be selected to compete in the Elite Category. If you do not confirm participation between March 25-March 31 your spot will be forfeited and released to the next fastest athlete.
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Elite Entry:
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Includes Complimentary Entry, Elite Start Line Position, Complimentary Hotel and Meals, Personal Bottles on Course at Elite Aid Stations (marathon only), Race Day Hospitality Area, Outdoor Warmup Area, Elite Gear Check, Pacers provided (marathon only) for Olympic Trials hopefuls.
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Elite Qualifying Standards (for Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon):
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Open Women- 2:44 marathon / 1:17 half marathon
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Open Men- 2:25 marathon / 1:08 half marathon
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Open Nonbinary-2:33 marathon/1:13 half marathon
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Masters Women- 2:50 marathon / 1:20 half marathon
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Masters Men- 2:33 marathon / 1:12 half marathon
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Masters Non-binary-2:42 marathon / 1:16 half marathon
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Sub-Elite Entry
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Includes Complimentary Entry, Start Line Position directly behind elite athletes, Race Day Hospitality, Outdoor Warmup Area, Elite Gear Check
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May Include / Subject to Space - Personal Bottles on Course at Elite Aid Stations (marathon only)
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Sub-Elite Qualifying Standards (for Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon):
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Open Women- 2:52 marathon / 1:20 half marathon
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Open Men- 2:32 marathon / 1:11 half marathon
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Open Non-binary – 2:42 marathon / 1:15 half marathon
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Masters Women- 3:00 marathon / 1:25 half marathon
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Masters Men- 2:40 marathon / 1:15 half marathon
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Masters Non-binary – 2:50 marathon / 1:20 half marathon
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Seeded Entry
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Includes Discounted Entry, Start Line Position directly behind elite athletes.
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Seeded Entry Qualifying Standards (for Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon)
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Open Women- 3:05 marathon / 1:26 half marathon
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Open Men- 2:40 marathon / 1:15 half marathon
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Open Non-binary – 2:50 marathon / 1:20 half marathon
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Masters Women- 3:12 marathon / 1:30 half marathon
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Masters Men- 2:45 marathon / 1:20 half marathon
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Masters Non-binary – 2:57 marathon / 1:25 half marathon
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Prize Money & Awards
Awards will be given to the top 5 Open Male, Female and Non-binary athletes, Top 3 Masters Male, Female & Non-binary athletes and Top 3 Jersey City Resident for both the Marathon and Half Marathon. Awards will also be given to the top 3 Male, Female and Non-binary athletes in each age group: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-89, and 90+ and over for both the Marathon and Half Marathon. Prize money will be given out as below. No prize money for age group winners.

Prize Money Eligibility
To be eligible for elite entry or prize money, an athlete must:
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Not be currently serving a suspension for use of a banned substance
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Not have ever served a ban for use of performance enhancing drugs
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Not be represented by coaches and/or agents who have had 2 or more athletes receive such suspensions in the previous 5 years
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Not be represented by coaches and/or agents who ever served a ban for use of performance enhancing drugs during their own athletic career
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Provide proper documentation proving they are eligible for prize money (form W-9, W-8ECI or W-8BEN)
All applications are subject to approval. Submission of an application does not guarantee entry. Standards are as of Aug. 1, and subject to change at the sole discretion of Jersey City Marathon. Meeting or exceeding the entry standards does not guarantee Elite Athlete Program entry. You will receive an email indicating if your application has been accepted or declined. You are not officially registered until you receive a confirmation email.
Expo & Bib Pickup
If you want to pick up for yourself or for another athlete, you MUST HAVE THAT ATHLETES CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO PRESENT TO THE VOLUNTEERS.
NO EMAIL, NO BIB, NO EXCEPTIONS.
There are 4 options to pick up your bib with details below on each.
- Free - Expo on Friday and Saturday before the race
- $35 - Mailed to you
- $50 - Pick up Race Morning
- VIP packages include bib mailing
EXPO: We will have a runners Expo on the Friday and Saturday before the event where you must pick up your bib and prerace swag. Location and times below.
RACE MORNING: If you want to pick up your bib on race morning, you can choose that option for an extra charge. This option is limited and once sold out you must choose either the Expo or Mailing of your bib. This can also be done from the store. If you signed up to pick up your bib on race day and you would now like to attend the expo, you do NOT need to notify us of the change to pick up at the expo.
If you do NOT purchase race day bib pick up, a VIP package, or the Mailing of the bib package, then you MUST pick up your bib at the race expo. Please note there is very limited bib pick up on race day. All race day bib pickups MUST be purchased in advance.
FAQ's
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Changing Events (Half to Full or Full to Half): Click Here for More Info
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Course Certification: This course has been and will be a fully USATF certified and sanctioned race and will be a qualifying event for the 2027 Boston Marathon.
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Course Cut Off Times: Click Here for More Info
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Deferrals, Transfers: Click Here for More Info
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Elite Field: Click Here for More Info
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Expo: The Expo is part of your registration fee, and entry is complimentary. If you choose to pickup a bib at the expo, just show up, you don't have to tell us in advance. You may pick up for yourself or for another athlete, however you must have that athletes confirmation email to present to the volunteers to retrieve that bib. No Email, No Bib, No Exceptions.
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Lodging, Parking, Transportation, and Time to be Onsite: Click Here for More Info
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Mailing Bibs Prerace, RaceDay Packet Pickup: Click Here for More Info
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Packet Pick-up: Click Here for More Info
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Refunds: If you purchased the race insurance when you registered, then you can file a claim with them to get up to 100% back in registration fees. You should have gotten a separate email from the insurance company right after you registered. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Insurance benefits are underwritten by Jefferson Insurance Company. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of these plans. Click Here for More Info
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Waiting List: When our race has reached capacity, a waiting list will be implemented on a first come first serve basis.
Full Marathon Course
A smooth, flat, fast, double loop course through the neighborhoods of Jersey City. It is bound to be your PR and dare we say a Boston Qualifier?! Race a Half Marathon or the Full Marathon distance Staged and Starting in the Newport Section then traveling along the Waterfront, Paulus Hook, down near Liberty State Park, down Caven Point road to the Greenville and then Bergen Communities, up through Communipaw where the Half Marathon will come to finish in Newport Green area and the full Marathoners will loop around again to do the similar course but in reverse. See all the neighborhoods that make up the Golden Door City.
Proposed Course - final course may vary in small details.




Half Marathon Course
A smooth, flat, fast, course through the neighborhoods of Jersey City. It is bound to be your PR! Staged and Starting in the Newport Section then traveling along the Waterfront, Paulus Hook, down near Liberty State Park, down Caven Point road to the Greenville and then Bergen Communities, up through Communipaw where the Half Marathon will come to finish in Newport Green area. See all the neighborhoods that make up the Golden Door City.
Proposed Course - final course may vary in small details.



Hydration, Fuel & Aid Stations
Hydration stations will be located approximately every 2 miles on the course. There will be water at every hydration station and electrolyte at every other hydration station. When applicable there will be water first followed by electrolyte. There will also be an medical aide station and restrooms location at every Hydration station.
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Finish Line will have water, and electrolyte
*Hydration, Fuel and Aid stations are subject to change.
Info (New)
Participant Referral Rewards: Run with your friends and get paid for it!
Want to earn back up to $75 off your registration fee? Well, now you can with our Participant Referral Rewards program. Just register for either the Jersey City Marathon or Half Marathon and then share your referral tracking code with your friends and family. Once they use your code to register for either the Jersey City Marathon of Half Marathon, it will count towards your referral rewards. Your referral code can be found in your registration confirmation email.
How much do I get back?
If you refer five (5) people to register, you will get a $25 refund.
If you refer ten (10) total people to register, you will get a $50 refund.
If you refer fifteen (15) total people to register, you will get a $75 refund.
**All refunds will be awarded once you reach 5, 10, 15 respectively. There is no partial credit refunds allowed. All refunds will go onto the credit card used to sign up for the race in your RunSignUp Profile.
Corral Information
Corral Assignments have been made based on estimated finish time collected during registration.
All corrals will be released at 7AM. Below is the list and order of corrals.
Both Half Marathon and Marathon are mixed in corrals based on pace per mile.
Time Limits and Course Cut Offs
Due to the nature of the course and the safety of all participants, volunteers, residents and race personnel, there will be a strictly enforced 15 min/mile pace maximum. There will be a vehicle trailing the last runners and picking up anyone who is slower than the 15min/mile pace. This pace is for both the half and full marathon.
The Half Marathon Finish Line will close at 10:30 AM (3h30min after the start)
The full Marathon Finish Line will close at 1:35 PM (6h35min after the start)
Anyone still on the course after these times, will be picked up by the trail vehicle and brought to the finish line. Their bib numbers will be marked as DNF (Did Not Finish) and will NOT receive a finishers medal. These participants will still be able to get the post race refreshments and party.
Athletes with Disabilities
The use of assistance devices on the course is limited to push rim wheelchairs only. Please contact us directly if you have any questions about how to participate with a specific disability.
Swag!
All registrants will get a custom Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon race shirt. All finishers will get a huge finishers medal.
Pics of all swag coming soon!
Race Photos
MarathonFoto will be taking all of the race photos. You can pre-purchase your photos during registration.
Bag Check
We highly encourage you to leave your belongings in your car or hotel room. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
There will be a bag check option for non-valuables.
Please plan to arrive early for bag check as this is often a bottle neck and causes runners to miss the start of the race if they wait too long to drop off their bag. Bag Check will be closing PROMPTLY AT 6:27 AM! Why 6:27AM? So everyone will remember the time.
JC Residents
More information for Jersey City Residents coming soon!

Lodging
Lodging Options
Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District 0.7 Miles to the Start/Finish Line
159 Morgan Street Jersey City, NJ 07302
The Westin Jersey City Newport 0.5 Miles to the start/finish line
479 Washington Boulevard Jersey City, New Jersey 07310
Book your group rate for Jersey City Road Runners Room Block
W Hotel - Hoboken - 0.8mi walk to Start/Finish Line
225 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Book your group rate for Jersey City Road Runners
Event Summary:
Jersey City Road Runners Room Block
Jersey City Newport Courtyard - 0.3mile walk to the Start/Finish
540 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310
* Breakfast IS NOT included in this room rate
* Rooms are ready to be reserved by calling reservations (800.321.2211) and referencing the JC Road Runners Room Block
Book your group rate for JC Road Runners Room Block
Residence Inn: - 1.2 mile walk to the Start/Finish
80 Christopher Columbus Drive Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City - 0.8mi walk to Start/Finish Line.
21 2ND STREET, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302
Booking Link
Promo Code: 2JERSEYC
Pacing Team
We will have pacing groups. Simply show up race morning and find your pacer in the corral.
http://marathonpacing.com/jerseycity.php
Interested in becoming a pacer? Email Jim@MarathonPacing.com
Parking & Transportation
RACE DAY PARKING
WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO PREBOOK YOUR PARKING TO AVOID DELAYS! Plan to arrive early and expect some traffic getting into and out of the parking garage. You MUST use Newport Parkway to approach the parking garages. Garage entrances for pre-paid parking are located off of Newport Parkway. The West Garage roof entrance is then followed by The North Garage. All other access points will be shut down. Garage access will begin at 3AM. Access to enter and exit the garages WILL be available during the race.
West Garage: 49 Mall Dr W, Jersey City, NJ 07310
North Garage: 60 Mall Dr East, Jersey City
Ride Share/Bus Drop Off
Please use this address, or as close as you can get to it, to drop off runners: 590 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310. This is the entrance for the Best Buy. 18th St East/South bound will be closed to traffic starting at 4 AM. Runners will proceed to walk to the Start and Registration area from there.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
PATH TRAIN STATIONS - https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html (PRICE PER RIDE $2.75)
Closest PATH station to start - Newport Station 90 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07310 https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/stations/newport-station.html
Exchange Place Station - 68 Christopher Columbus Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07302 (about 1.2 miles south from start) https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/stations/exchange-place-station.html
Grove PATH Station - 325 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (about 1.2 miles south from start) https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/stations/grove-street-station.html
Hoboken PATH Station - 1 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (about 1.5 miles north from start) https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/stations/hoboken-station.html
NEW JERSEY TRANSIT - https://www.njtransit.com/
Trains - https://www.njtransit.com/train-to
Buses - https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Light Rail- https://www.njtransit.com/light-rail-to
Ferries - https://www.nywaterway.com/ Ferry service does not run early enough on race day to allow runners to arrive on time for the race.
Participant Referral Rewards
Run with your friends and get paid for it!!
Want to earn back up to $75 off your registration fee? Well, now you can with our Participant Referral Rewards program. Just register for either the Jersey City Marathon or Half Marathon and then share your referral tracking code with your friends and family. Once they use your code to register for either the Jersey City Marathon of Half Marathon, it will count towards your referral rewards. Your referral code can be found in your registration confirmation email.
How much do I get back?
If you refer five (5) people to register, you will get a $25 refund.
If you refer ten (10) total people to register, you will get a $50 refund.
If you refer fifteen (15) total people to register, you will get a $75 refund.
**All refunds will be awarded once you reach 5, 10, 15 respectively. There is no partial credit refunds allowed. All refunds will go onto the credit card used to sign up for the race in your RunSignUp Profile.
Race Weekend
EXPO AND BIB PICKUP
The Free Bib Pickup and Expo will be held at the Newport Centre Mall on level 1 across from the Cheesecake Factory.
For GPS purposes, use 49 Mall Dr W, Jersey City, NJ 07310
– Friday, April 17 -12 pm-8 pm
– Saturday April 18 – 9 am-5pm
Paid Parking is available at the Newport Center Mall in Jersey City. Please park in the West Parking Garage between JCP & Primark (coming soon).
If you want to pick up for yourself or for another athlete, you MUST HAVE THAT ATHLETES CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO PRESENT TO THE VOLUNTEERS.
NO EMAIL, NO BIB, NO EXCEPTIONS.
There are 4 options to pick up your bib, with details below on each.
Free – Expo on Friday and Saturday before the race
$35 – Mailed to you
$50 – Pick up Race Morning
VIP packages include bib mailing
EXPO: We will have a runner’s Expo on the Friday and Saturday before the event, where you must pick up your bib and prerace swag. Location and times below.
RACE MORNING: If you want to pick up your bib on race morning, you can choose that option for an extra charge. This option is limited and once sold out, you must choose either the Expo or Mailing of your bib. This can also be done from the store. If you signed up to pick up your bib on race day, and you would now like to attend the expo, you do NOT need to notify us of the change to pick up at the expo.
If you do NOT purchase race day bib pick up, a VIP package, or the mailing of the bib package, then you MUST pick up your bib at the race expo. Please note, there is very limited bib pick up on race day. All race day bib pickups MUST be purchased in advance.
Schedule of Events
Important Timelines
· March 1, 2026 - Last day to order the Bib mailing option from the store. Last day to request a transfer, switching of event, deferral or partial refund.
· Friday April 17, 2026 - Free Expo 12 PM-8 PM
· Saturday April 18, 2026 - Free Expo 9 AM-5 PM
· Sunday April 19, 2026
o 3 AM - Parking Garages Open
o 3 AM - Washington BLVD Closes to Vehicular Traffic
o 5 AM - 6 AM - Newport Parkway Open for Runners for Bib Pickup; Bib Pickup will close promptly at 6AM so PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY FOR TRAFFIC, PARKING, WALKING AND STANDING IN LINE.
o 5:00 AM - VIP/Elite tent open
o 5:30AM - Runners solutions open
o 5:30 AM-6:27 AM - Bag check open; Bag Check will close promptly at 6:27AM. We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR BELONGINGS IN THE CAR
o 6:00 AM Course Closes to Vehicular Traffic
o 6:30 AM Start Line Corrals Open
o 7:00 AM Start of both races
o 10:35 AM Half Marathon Finish Line Closes
o 1:35 PM Full Marathon Finish Line Closes
Spectator Information
The best place to watch the runners is near the Start and Finish Line. The Full Marathoners will be doing 2 loops and passing right by you!
You can also watch runners on Grand St .
Sponsors
Swag!
All registrants will get a custom Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon race shirt. All finishers will get a huge finishers medal.
Pics of all swag coming soon!
The Course
See the Half Marathon Course Here
See the full Marathon Course Here
Time Limits and Course cut offs
Due to the nature of the course and the safety of all participants, volunteers, residents and race personnel, there will be a strictly enforced 15 min/mile pace maximum. There will be a vehicle trailing the last runners and picking up anyone who is slower than the 15min/mile pace. This pace is for both the half and full marathon.
The Half Marathon Finish Line will close at 10:30 AM (3h30min after the start)
The full Marathon Finish Line will close at 1:35 PM (6h35min after the start)
Anyone still on the course after these times, will be picked up by the trail vehicle and brought to the finish line. Their bib numbers will be marked as DNF (Did Not Finish). These participants will still be able to get the post race refreshments and party.
VIP Marathon Package
You put in the hours, now you deserve that something extra!
Signup for the VIP package and have a little more peace of mind at packet pickup and on race day. Choosing this option gives you the following perks:
- Mailing of Bib and Shirt
- Pre-Race tents, bag check and open stretching area
- Access to VIP Pre-Race Tent will be climate controlled
- Pre-Race Breakfast and hydration
- Special VIP Swag to be determined
Capacity is limited so book early!
$200 Until Jan 1, 2025
$250 Until Feb 1, 2025
$300 Until Mar 1, 2025

