Countdown to the Jersey City Marathon
April 19th, 2026
Jersey City’s 4th Annual Full & Half Marathon
The Jersey City Road Runners (JCRR) has announced its 4th Annual Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon at Newport on April 19th, 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 all of America. Furthermore, runners will get to race through Jersey City’s uniquely diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods.
This race will be a 2027 Boston Marathon Qualifying event.
HALF & FULL MARATHON MARQUE EVENTS
Half marathon
April 19, 2026 7 AM
Newport (13.1 Miles)
Full marathon
April 19, 2026 7 AM
Newport (26.2 Miles)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changing races?
Transfering a race to another runner?
Need to Defer to next year?
THERE WILL BE NO DEFERMENTS AFTER MARCH 15, 2026.
Can I switch from the full marathon to the half marathon?
Yes, you may switch from the full marathon to the half marathon as long as the half marathon is not sold out. There is a $25 Administration fee to process the switch.
What happens to my shirt and medal if I switch?
- If you switch before the shirt ordering cutoff date, you will receive the shirt for your new race (half marathon) and the medal for your new race.
- If you switch after the shirt ordering cutoff date (but before the race sells out), you will receive the shirt from your original registration (full marathon) and the medal for your new race (half marathon).
When is the cutoff date?
The cutoff date applies only to shirt orders, not to transfers. Shirts and medals are tied to what you selected up to the ordering cutoff, regardless of when you transfer.
Will the races sell out?
It’s difficult to predict when either race will sell out, so we recommend making changes as early as possible.
Can I transfer my registration?
Yes, transfers are possible.