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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 18, 20277:00 AM | $150$165 after Jan 1, 2027 | 7,500 |
| Half Marathon Seeded | Half Marathon | Apr 18, 20277:00 AM | $65 | 100 |
| Marathon | Marathon | Apr 18, 20277:00 AM | $200$225 after Jan 1, 2027 | 4,500 |
| Marathon Seeded | Marathon | Apr 18, 20277:00 AM | $85 | 100 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $165 on Jan 1, 2027.
Online registration closes Apr 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:14 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Newport Parkway and Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Leone Timing) for The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:54 or better, the top quarter in 1:51:37, and half the field in 2:07:25; the last tenth came in after 2:46:41.
At the 2026 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:58:55 or better, the top quarter in 3:20:57, and half the field in 3:52:00; the last tenth came in after 5:11:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:55:02 | 1:27:38 |
| 20-29 | 1:17:48 | 1:08:22 |
| 30-39 | 1:21:48 | 1:09:00 |
| 40-49 | 1:31:52 | 1:16:13 |
| 50-59 | 1:45:15 | 1:29:26 |
| 60-69 | 2:02:26 | 1:33:01 |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:10:07 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 91 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 2,667 to 5,716 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:11:45 to 2:07:25.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,716 (+16%) | 2:07:25 | under 1:38:54 | 1:02:09 |
| 2025 | 4,936 (+39%) | 2:06:05 | under 1:38:35 | 1:07:03 |
| 2024 | 3,541 (+33%) | 2:07:08 | under 1:38:59 | 1:06:45 |
| 2023 | 2,667 | 2:11:45 | under 1:43:44 | 1:08:02 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most New Jersey half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:51:37, against 1:55:15 in a typical New Jersey half marathon, so times here run 3 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around April 18 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet 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…
Course
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.
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…
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…
Course
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…
Parking and travel
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…
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The Jersey City Road Runners (JCRR) in partnership with the City of Jersey City invites you to its 5th Annual Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon at Newport, taking place April 18, 2027, with a 7:00 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 2028 Boston Marathon Qualifying event.