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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September 12, 2026
1-100 runners
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- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail, Ultramarathon
September 27, 2026
100-500 runners
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- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
October 31, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121257"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon
October 24, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121263"]
- Half Marathon, Relay, Road
October 18, 2026
500-1000 runners
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- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
October 18, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121260"]
- Half Marathon, Road
February 8, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121245"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 15, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121251"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 11, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121239"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
September 13, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121271"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
April 19, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121234"]
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 15, 2025
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151861"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 18, 2025
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151851"]
- Half Marathon, Relay, Road
October 4, 2025
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151818"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
August 23, 2025
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151804"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
August 10, 2025
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151800"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
January 10, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121247"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
May 2, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121238"]
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
April 12, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121240"]
- Half Marathon, Road
November 27, 2025
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121258"]
- 5k, Half 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?
