Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon

Jersey City, NJ, USAApril 19, 2026
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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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When is the 2026 Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon?

The 2026 Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on Sunday April 19, 2026.

Is the Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

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The event begins at 7 a.m. in the Newport neighborhood and impacted roads will close at 6 a.m.

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Historical Weather & Results

RunScore
Run Score: 8
Temp
62°F
Min/Max
49°/62°F
Dew
40°F
Days of Rain
2/3
Wind
9mph
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YearConditionsLow / HighRainRunScoreResults
2025
cloudy
42°/ 55°-
Run Score: 8
2024
clear-day
48°/ 65°Light
Run Score: 8
2023
rain
56°/ 67°Light
Run Score: 7