Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K
- Date
- August 16, 2026
- Distance
- HALF · 10K · 5K & more
From the Organizer
We are proud and excited to hold the First Annual Jersey City Summer Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K Races to support an amazing non-profit organization: JCFamilies.
Join us to support this organizations that work to educate, empower, and advocate for Jersey City Families. Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K course with clear markers, tons of support, and a finish line like no other. We can’t wait to make this happen!
LOCATION
Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ
COURSE
4 Loops (Half Marathon) 2 Loops (10K) 1 Loop (5K)
SUPPORT STATIONS
There will be water stations about every 1.5 - 2 miles along the course. Besides water, there will be Gatorade and electrolyte gels.
TIMING
Live timing including a split per loop!
**pictures and video will be uploaded the day of the event
**race app - RACEMAP - will allow your friends and family to follow your progress. Simply find the event, find your bib number, and watch as you make your way through the course.
**YouTube Livestream - If digital tracking isn't enough, your finish will be live on our YouTube channel. You'll also get a clip of the finish for you to share, share, share.
Technical T-shirt & Bib
Finishers Medal & Awards
Die Cast Medal with full-color ribbon
Please always check our website: http://www.citytri.com for updates.
START TIME: 8:00 AM (see below for each distance)
Race Day Packet Pick-up: 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Bring a picture, I.D.
You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it.
Baggage Check-in: 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Your bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.
You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from the secure area.
RACE START: (New times)
8:00 AM - Half Marathon
8:05 AM - 10K
8:10 AM - 5K
Preliminary Results: posted LIVE at www.citytri.com/results
Awards Ceremony for each distance starts promptly, do not leave without your award! Check your phone before you leave. Your outcome is sent by text.
Remember, there are no transfers, no credits, no refunds. Race Directors reserve the right to change the date, modify or cancel the race. Only in this case may you transfer your entry to another event.
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
85°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Harrison, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jersey City, NJ
Population
289,691
as of 2023
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 Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K
- Date
- August 16, 2026
Coming Up
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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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K?
- Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K is a running race held in Jersey City, New Jersey on August 16, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K?
- Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Jersey City, New Jersey at Lincoln Park - Water Fountain @ Entrance, Jersey City, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, and 5K
Aug 16, 2026