City Challenge Race | Jersey City
City Challenge Race | Jersey City is an obstacle course race on September 12, 2026 in Jersey City, NJ, with entry fees from $60 to $65.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $60–$65
- Sport
- Obstacle Course
From the Organizer
City Challenge Race is BACK for its 12th year in Jersey City — and this will be the only City Challenge event of the year. Since 2013, we’ve built the ultimate urban obstacle race: a fast 3-mile course packed with 20+ city-style obstacles that test your strength, grit, and endurance — no mud, just pure challenge. This year features brand new finisher medals, professional chip timing, and awards for top overall, plus FREE race photos and a high-energy waterfront atmosphere that makes race day unforgettable.
There’s no spring race. No second chance. If you want to run City Challenge in 2026, September 12th is it. Lock in the lowest price now before rates increase and spots fill.
Grab your friends, train up, and come take on Jersey City. 💥
The team @WinningEventsGroup
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New York Cntrl Pk Twr, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jersey City, NJ
Population
289,691
as of 2023
City Elevation
78 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at City Challenge Race | Jersey City, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
51
Days to train
- Race
- City Challenge Race | Jersey City
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
Obstacle Course Racing
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
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Make it a Racecation
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City Challenge Race | Jersey City
Sep 12, 2026