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.
10,000 + Runners
50 +Countries
This race will be a 2027 Boston Marathon Qualifying event.
HALF & FULL MARATHON MARQUE EVENTS
The Jersey City Road Runners (JCRR), in partnership with the City of Jersey City
Half marathon
April 19, 2026 7 AM
Newport (13.1 Miles)
Full marathon
April 19, 2026 7 AM
Newport (26.2 Miles)
2025 Marathon Highlights
Register today and start your
marathon journey
Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or running for fun, this marathon is for you!
Join runners from all levels and make race day one to remember.
Join runners from all levels and make race day one to remember.
Jersey City Marathon Gallery
Images by @krwphoto
PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIALS
Frequently Asked Questions
Changing races?
If you are registered for 1 race and run the other race, you will be disqualified from the results, and you will NOT receive a finisher’s medal.
Transfering a race to another runner?
The last date to transfer is 04/15/26, with the understanding that the shirt size and gender selected at the initial registration will be the shirt given to the transferee.
Need to Defer to next year?
Oh no, we are bummed you can’t participate this year! Don’t worry, though, you can defer your registration for a $25 fee up to March 15, 2026, (Click Here) and be entered into the 2027 event.
THERE WILL BE NO DEFERMENTS AFTER MARCH 15, 2026.
Is this course certified?
Yes, this course has been and will be a fully USATF-certified and sanctioned race and will be a qualifying event for the 2027 Boston Marathon.
Is the Expo free?
The Expo is part of your registration fee, and entry is complimentary. If you choose to pick up a bib at the expo, just show up, you don’t have to tell us in advance.
Can I pick up a Bib for someone else?
You may pick up for yourself or for another athlete, however, you must have that athlete’s confirmation email to present to the volunteers to retrieve that bib. No Email, No Bib, No Exceptions.
Do you provide refunds?
No. If you purchase race insurance when you register, then you can file a claim with them to get up to 100% back in registration fees. You should receive a separate email from the insurance company right after you register. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Insurance benefits are underwritten by Jefferson Insurance Company. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of these plans.