
Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K
Jersey City Summer Half Marathon offers a flat, fast loop course with strong community support.
Race Date
Aug 16, 2026
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 185
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Jersey City Summer Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, first run in 2025, provides a straightforward racing experience in Lincoln Park. Designed as a flat, loop course, the half marathon consists of four circuits, the 10K two, and the 5K one, offering clear mile markers and split times per loop.
Runners can expect ample support with aid stations approximately every 1.5 to 2 miles, providing water, Gatorade, and electrolyte gels. The event aims to foster a community atmosphere, with live timing, a race app for tracking, and a YouTube livestream to share the finish line experience. Participants receive a technical t-shirt and a die-cast finisher's medal.
With a median field size of around 185 finishers and a steady trend, this race is ideal for those seeking a well-supported, accessible event. The flat terrain and loop format make it a suitable option for runners aiming for a consistent pace or a straightforward race day.
Race-provided description
We are proud and excited to hold the First Annual Jersey City Summer Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K Races to support an amazing non-profit organization: JCFamilies. Join us to support this organizations that work to educate, empower, and advocate for Jersey City Families. Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K course with clear markers, tons of support, and a finish line like no other. We can’t wait to make this happen! LOCATION Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ COURSE 4 Loops (Half Marathon) 2 Loops (10K) 1 Loop (5K) SUPPORT STATIONS There will be water stations about every 1.5 - 2 miles along the course. Besides water, there will be Gatorade and electrolyte gels. TIMING Live timing including a split per loop! **pictures and video will be uploaded the day of the event **race app - RACEMAP - will allow your friends and family to follow your progress. Simply find the event, find your bib number, and watch as you make your way through the course. **YouTube Livestream - If digital tracking isn't enough, your finish will be live on our YouTube channel. You'll also get a clip of the finish for you to share, share, share. Technical T-shirt & Bib Finishers Medal & Awards Die Cast Medal with full-color ribbon Please always check our website: http://www.citytri.com for updates. START TIME: 8:00 AM (see below for each distance) Race Day Packet Pick-up: 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Bring a picture, I.D. You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it. Baggage Check-in: 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Your bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag. You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from the secure area. RACE START: (New times) 8:00 AM - Half Marathon 8:05 AM - 10K 8:10 AM - 5K Preliminary Results: posted LIVE at www.citytri.com/results Awards Ceremony for each distance starts promptly, do not leave without your award! Check your phone before you leave. Your outcome is sent by text. Remember, there are no transfers, no credits, no refunds. Race Directors reserve the right to change the date, modify or cancel the race. Only in this case may you transfer your entry to another event.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Lincoln Park - Water Fountain @ Entrance, Jersey City, NJ, 07304
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~185 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
5 timing sources · 12 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:27:12
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
68°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 185 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
185
Median time
2:16:09
Latest turnout
185
States
1
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K?
The Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K is held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K take place?
It takes place in Jersey City, New Jersey.
What distances does the Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 185 runners who have completed the Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K.
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