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New Jersey Half Marathon & 5K
October 5, 2025
100-500 runners
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Mercer County Half Marathon logo
August 31, 2025
100-500 runners
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October 11, 2025
1-100 runners
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New Jersey Half Marathon & 5K logo
September 28, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
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OCNJ Half Marathon 10M & 5k logo
September 21, 2025
500-1000 runners
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November 16, 2025
1-100 runners
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August 17, 2025
100-500 runners
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November 18, 2023
1-100 runners
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NJ Winter Trail Series logo
February 3, 2024
1-100 runners
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Harding Halloween Half Marathon logo
October 26, 2024
500-1000 runners
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nj trail series logo
December 16, 2023
1-100 runners
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nj trail series logo
December 2, 2023
1-100 runners
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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 months can I run a half marathon in New Jersey?

You can run a half marathon in New Jersey in February, May, June, August, September, October, and November.

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