You can run New Jersey half-marathon events in Atlantic City, Cape May, Clinton, Fort Hancock, Franklin Lakes, Hewitt, Jersey City, Lake Hopatcong, Maplewood, Millville, Morris Township, Ocean City, Paramus, Princeton, Robbinsville, Rochelle Park, Seaside Heights, Sussex, Tuckerton, Union County, Wildwood Crest, and Williamstown.
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Filter New Jersey Half Marathons
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Perfect For
Distances
September 27, 2026
100-500 runners
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- Half Marathon, Trail
September 17, 2026
1-100 runners
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- Half Marathon, Road
October 4, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121265"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 22, 2026
100-500 runners
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- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 14, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151865"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
May 3, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121253"]
- Half Marathon, Relay, Road
October 4, 2026
500-1000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121269"]
- Half Marathon, Road
March 21, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121244"]
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
June 13, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121248"]
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
September 19, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151808"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 24, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151856"]
- Half Marathon, Trail
April 12, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121235"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon
November 8, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121254"]
- Half Marathon, Road
November 15, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121255"]
- Half Marathon, Road
May 17, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121252"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
June 20, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151790"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
June 21, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151795"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 25, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121236"]
- Half Marathon, Trail, Ultramarathon
March 8, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121250"]
- Half Marathon, Trail
June 6, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121249"]
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
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Running in New Jersey
FAQ
What are the most popular New Jersey half marathons?
The two most popular New Jersey half marathons are the Newport Liberty Half Marathon with 2,798 finishers in 2023 and the Jersey City Half Marathon with 2,674 finishers in 2023.
What are the best New Jersey half marathons for beginners in 2026?
The New Jersey half marathons we most frequently recommend for beginners are:
The Newport Liberty Half Marathon: A NYCRUNs production and is run by many New Jersey and New York runners as practice for the New York City Marathon. One of the more scenic courses you’ll find in New Jersey.
The Jersey City Half Marathon: The inaugural year of the Jersey City Half Marathon running was in 2023, with a flat course and high production quality – this race has a lot to contribute.
Which New Jersey cities have half marathons?
