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2026-2027 Running Races in Jersey City, New Jersey

Upcoming running races in and near Jersey City, New Jersey - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.

7 upcoming races · 2 with finish-time stats

5K Races 3 Half Marathons 3

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Jersey City races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field5,716 finishersJersey City Marathon & Half Marathonin the Half Marathon Longest-running10th year10th Annual Jersey City Hillers Marathon and Half Marathonannual tradition

Sat, Oct 17, 2026RUN LSP - Costume Edition Jersey City, NJ5K50 YardsFreeDetails Sun, Oct 18, 2026Everybody's Run Fest at Liberty State Park Jersey City, NJHalf Marathon10KFrom $55Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K Jersey City, NJFrom $15Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Jersey City's Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Jersey City, NJ5KFrom $15Details Sun, Dec 6, 202610th Annual Jersey City Hillers Marathon and Half Marathon JERSEY CITY, NJHalf MarathonMarathonFreeDetails Sun, Apr 18, 2027Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon Jersey City, NJHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $65Details Sun, Jun 13, 2027Jersey City 5k & 10k Jersey City, NJ5K10KFrom $45Details

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Races in Nearby Cities

More race calendars close to Jersey City. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.

Hoboken, NJAbout 2 mi away · 5 races New York City, NYAbout 3 mi away · 52 races Brooklyn, NYAbout 5 mi away · 13 races Ridgefield Park, NJAbout 9 mi away · 4 races Staten Island, NYAbout 10 mi away · 4 races Richmond Hill, NYAbout 11 mi away · 5 races

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 14, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Jersey City

What race distances can I run in Jersey City?

Jersey City has 5K (3), Half Marathon (3). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.

When is race season in Jersey City?

October is the busiest month for races in Jersey City, with 3 of the 7. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Where can I train for a race in Jersey City?

Browse Jersey City run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.