Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K
About this race
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.
Join fellow runners on August 16, 2026 for the Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Jersey City.
Pick your distance
Running
HALF
Arrive by 7:15 AM to pick up your bib and leave any valuables in a secure area. Bring a picture ID Place your bib on the front of your chest so that it is visible to all. Support stations are limited to "grab and go" water and Gatorade bottles and gels. Portable toilets located at START area. Parking located inside and outside of park. Use the RACEMAP if you want your fans track you during the event. Pick up your race shirt and medal after you finish. Awards ceremony for each event afterward. Food and beverages for post race festivities.
10K
Arrive by 7:15 to pick up your bib and leave any valuables in a secure area. Bring a picture ID Place your bib on the front of your chest so that it is visible to all. Support stations are limited to "grab and go" water and Gatorade bottles and gels. Portable toilets located at START area. Parking located inside and outside of park. Use RACEMAP if you want to have your fans track you during the event Awards ceremony for each event afterward. Food and beverages for post race festivities.
5K
Arrive by 7:15 AM to pick up your bib and leave any valuables in a secure area. Bring a picture ID Place your bib on the front of your chest so that it is visible to all. Support stations are limited to "grab and go" water and Gatorade bottles and gels. Portable toilets located at START area. Parking located inside and outside of park. Use the RACEMAP if you want to have your fans track you during the event Pick up your race shirt and medal after you finish. Awards ceremony for each event afterward. Food and beverages for post race festivities.
VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K
VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K
VIRTUAL ONLY - HALF
Weather Overview
These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for August in Jersey City.
About Jersey City
Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K takes place in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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