The Jersey City Spring Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Date
- May 17, 2026
- Distance
- HALF · 10k · 5k
From the Organizer
We are proud and excited to hold the 6th Annual Jersey City Spring Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K Races to support an amazing non-profit organization: JCFamilies. Run on a certified course that has long stretches, is mostly tree lined and shaded, and very fan friendly. Oh yes!!
Join us to support this amazing organization that works to educate, empower, and advocate for Jersey City Families. Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K courses are USATF certified qualifiying races with clear markers, tons of support, and a finish line like no other. We can’t wait to make this happen!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Jersey City Spring Half Marathon, 10K, 5K?
- The Jersey City Spring Half Marathon, 10K, 5K is a running event held in Jersey City, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Jersey City Spring Half Marathon, 10K, 5K?
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Jersey City, NJ at West Side Ave. and Belmont Ave., Jersey City, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Jersey City Spring Half Marathon, 10K, 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Jersey City Spring Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
May 17, 2026