The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport - Marathon Seeded
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Distance
26.2 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
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.
Typical conditions
For events around April 2027 in Jersey City, NJ, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Marathon training typically spans 12–16 weeks with a progressive long run and recovery weeks. Do not invent a course strategy here — check the official site for start waves, cutoffs, and gear rules.
Best marathons to run in 2026Getting there
This event is listed in Jersey City, NJ, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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