The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location: Jersey City, NJ; Newport Parkway and Washington Blvd, 07310
Type: RUN

At a glance

Chase your personal best or a Boston Marathon qualifier on this exceptionally fast and flat USATF-certified course through Jersey City.

Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Jersey City Marathon at Newport offers a premier racing experience on a USATF-certified course. Known as one of the fastest and flattest in the United States, this event is a prime opportunity for runners seeking a personal best or a Boston Marathon qualifying time. You'll navigate through Jersey City’s diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods, enjoying a mild spring day. Organized by the Jersey City Road Runners, it's an inviting event for serious runners.

What to expect

Expect a USA Track & Field-sanctioned event on a certified course.
Run one of the fastest and flattest marathon courses in the US.
Aim for a Boston Marathon qualifying time.

Standout details

2027 Boston Marathon Qualifying event
USATF-certified course
One of the fastest and flattest in the US
Through diverse, culturally rich neighborhoods

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $140.03
Opens Jul 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 30, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $182.73
Opens Jul 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 30, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

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The course

Flat
Timed race

From the organizer

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.

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