Jersey City Marathon

The Jersey City Marathon is a fast-rising spring race that has established itself as one of the most attractive urban marathon options in the northeastern United States. Organized by the Jersey City Road Runners in partnership with the City of Jersey City, the event takes place in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, and is built around a flat, certified course that showcases the city’s waterfront character and diverse neighborhoods. Officially presented as a USATF-sanctioned event on a USATF-certified course, the race has positioned itself as a strong option for runners seeking a personal best, a Boston-qualifying performance, or simply a well-organized big-city race experience without the congestion and complexity that can come with the world’s largest marathons. The event’s growing scale, accessible location, and strong local identity have helped it become one of the more notable newer races on the American road racing calendar.