Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, moderate wind
A cool 47°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 55°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.
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The Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon start and finish at Newport Green. The USATF-certified, double-loop course runs along the Jersey City waterfront through Paulus Hook, continues past Liberty State Park with views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline, and returns through the Greenville and Bergen neighborhoods. The flat route qualifies runners for the Boston Marathon.
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