The Jersey City Marathon is not just a race; it is a true adventure that brings together runners from different corners of the world. The marathon starts and finishes in downtown Jersey City, offering runners picturesque views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Whether this marathon is a runner's first or one of many, it provides unforgettable experiences and a sense of pride in their achievements.

The route runs through various parts of the city, including industrial areas and residential neighborhoods, creating a unique combination of urban and natural landscapes. The finish line greets participants with applause and awards. Each runner receives a medal, which serves as a wonderful reminder of their achievement. Organizers provide snacks and drinks, helping runners recover after the race.

The event gives every participant the opportunity to test their limits, enjoy the support of spectators, and feel proud of their achievements. Regardless of their level of preparation, each runner will find something special in this marathon that will make their participation unforgettable.  <p>The Jersey City Road Runners (JCRR), in partnership with the City of Jersey City,  and CompuScore, has announced its 3rd Annual Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon at Newport taking place April 13, 2025 with a 7AM start time. The marathon and half marathon will be a USA Track &amp; 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.</p>
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<p>This race will be a 2026 Boston Marathon Qualifying event. More details coming soon.....</p>
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<h3>Participant Referral Rewards: Run with your friends and get paid for it!</h3>
<p>Want to earn back up to $75 off your registration fee? Well, now you can with our Participant Referral Rewards program. Just register for either the Jersey City Marathon or Half Marathon and then share your referral tracking code with your friends and family.  Once they use your code to register for either the Jersey City Marathon of Half Marathon, it will count towards your referral rewards.  Your referral code can be found in your registration confirmation email.</p>
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<h3>How much do I get back?</h3>
<p>If you refer five (5) people to register, you will get a $25 refund. </p>
<p>If you refer ten (10) total people to register, you will get a $50 refund. </p>
<p>If you refer fifteen (15) total people to register, you will get a $75 refund. </p>
<p>**All refunds will be awarded once you reach 5, 10, 15 respectively.  There is no partial credit refunds allowed.  All refunds will go onto the credit card used to sign up for the race in your RunSignUp Profile.</p>
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<h3>Corral Information</h3>
<p>Corral Assignments have been made based on estimated finish time collected during registration.  <br />All corrals will be released at 7AM.<br />Both Half Marathon and Marathon are mixed in corrals based on pace per mile.</p>
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<h3>Time Limits and Course Cut Offs</h3>
<p>Due to the nature of the course and the safety of all participants, volunteers, residents and race personnel, there will be a strictly enforced 15 min/mile pace maximum.  There will be a vehicle trailing the last runners and picking up anyone who is slower than the 15min/mile pace.  This pace is for both the half and full marathon.</p>
<p>The Half Marathon Finish Line will close at 10:30 AM (3h30min after the start)</p>
<p>The full Marathon Finish Line will close at 1:35 PM (6h35min after the start)</p>
<p>Anyone still on the course after these times, will be picked up by the trail vehicle and brought to the finish line.  Their bib numbers will be marked as DNF (Did Not Finish) and will NOT receive a finishers medal. These participants will still be able to get the post race refreshments and party. </p>
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<h3>Athletes with Disabilities</h3>
<p>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.</p>
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<h3>Swag!</h3>
<p>All registrants will get a custom Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon race shirt.  All finishers will get a huge finishers medal.</p>
<p>Pics of all swag coming soon!</p>
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<h3>Race Photos</h3>
<p>MarathonFoto will be taking all of the race photos. You can pre-purchase your photos during registration.</p>
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<h3>Bag Check</h3>
<p>We highly encourage you to leave your belongings in your car or hotel room.  We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.  </p>
<p>There will be a bag check option for non-valuables.</p>
<p>Please plan to arrive early for bag check as this is often a bottle neck and causes runners to miss the start of the race if they wait too long to drop off their bag. Bag Check will be closing PROMPTLY AT 6:27 AM! Why 6:27AM? So everyone will remember the time.</p>
<h2>Time to be Onsite</h2>
<p><br />As always, it is best to arrive early and to plan for traffic and road closures. Everyone should be onsite at the start/finish no later than 6am. Bag Check will close at 6:27 AM.  If you purchased the option to pick your bib up on race day, you should arrive closer to 5am to allow for the crowds and lines.  </p>
<h2>Entrance Policy for Nonbinary/Transgender Athletes</h2>
<p>We will accept each entrant’s declared gender at face value, and no additional supporting evidence is required.<br />A transgender female (male-to-female) entrant can register to compete as a female, provided they have undergone continuous, medically supervised hormone treatment for gender transition for at least one year prior to the race.<br />A transgender male (female-to-male) entrant can register to compete as a male. Transgender male runners cannot register to compete as a female if they have begun hormone treatment for gender transition, that includes testosterone or any other banned substance (as defined by the World Antidoping Agency).<br />Runners may compete in the category of their sex assigned at birth if they have not undergone hormone treatment.</p>
<h2>Challenges of Results Involving Transgender Athletes</h2>
<p>The Jersey City Road Runners has adopted this policy and the ability to challenge results out of a desire for inclusion and fairness. As such we expect all parties to behave in a manner that is honest, compassionate, and respectful. We will not tolerate hateful or discriminatory behavior by any of our runners, or those associated with the race, regardless of the cause.<br />Challenges may be made to results, which are directly related to a runner’s self-declared gender, only when a top 3 position is at stake. A challenge must be made in writing or email to the Race Director within 10 days of race completion and must be submitted privately and with the utmost discretion and respect for all parties involved.<br />Neither party may publicly post or discuss the challenge until a decision has been reached by the race. Challenges not related to a runner’s gender status, such as course cutting or other rule violations, will be handled in the normal process.<br />In the event of a challenge, or as deemed necessary, Jersey City Road Runners may request supporting documentation from a medical professional. All information about the runner’s gender identity and medical information, including any information provided pursuant to this policy, will be kept strictly confidential. The Race Director, with input from the Medical Director(s), will review the relevant facts and make a final decision.<br />If the runner is not in compliance with this policy, they will forfeit any place positions but will retain their official finish. Any announcements made by the race will simply state whether a runner was or was not in compliance with our policy and the associated action taken by the race. We will not disclose, unless requested or allowed by the nonbinary/transgender runner, any medical information related to the decision.<br /><br />A transgender male (female-to-male) entrant can register to compete as a male. Transgender male runners cannot register to compete as a female if they have begun hormone treatment for gender transition, that includes testosterone or any other banned substance (as defined by the World Antidoping Agency).<br />Runners may compete in the category of their sex assigned at birth if they have not undergone hormone treatment.</p>

Jersey City Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

A gallery of photos taken during the 2025 Jersey City Marathon, its third edition, on Sunday, April 13.

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Jersey City Marathon Draws Record-Breaking Crowd of Nearly 10,000 Runners

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

A concise guide - route, best place to spectate, places to recover and more - for the 2025 Jersey City Marathon on Sunday, April 13.

The Jersey City Marathon is on 4/13: Best Places to Watch in 2025

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Not very well organized and not so scenic but fast

impressive inaugural race despite horrible rain

Jersey City Marathon

Marathon Results