The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport
Race Date
Apr 19, 2026
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, April 19, 2026
- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 16,789
The Experience
The Jersey City Road Runners (JCRR) in partnership with the City of Jersey City invites you to its 4th Annual Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon at Newport, taking place April 19, 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 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 2027 Boston Marathon Qualifying event.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Newport Parkway and Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout704 years running
~9,124 finishers a year
growing or steady
14% returning runners
5 timing sources · 5 photos
runners from 48 states
winner 1:02:09
typical high 61°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
43°
Afternoon (High)
61°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
15 mph
Wind
63%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 16,789 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
16,789
Median time
2:07:24
Latest turnout
5,716
States
47
Turnout by year
2023–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport?
The The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport is held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport take place?
It takes place in Jersey City, New Jersey.
What distances does the The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles.
Is the The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport course flat and good for a PR?
The The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport?
HalfRuns has finish records for 16,789 runners who have completed the The Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Marquee Experience at Newport.
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