The NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K Race · 5k Race
From the Organizer
Join us for the NEW YORK SKYLINE HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K run festival in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ...only across the river from Manhattan. The course is made for uber fan support, just long enough to keep you interested and so that anyone going long gets support from family and friends each time they make a pass at the start and finish line .... and turn around point of the race. Paved roads and stunning views of the NYC skyline. The race is fully supported with 3 expertly managed support stations with Gatorade, water, and gels. Live timing and live tracking so that we can see your progress on a digital map throughout the entire event. Live streaming of the finish line with photography and finisher videos for all. Add to this some really big and beautiful finisher medals, soft and comfortable technical t-shirts, and food and beverages to go along with the music and fun at our always memorable awards ceremony. So, don't wait, this race will sell out. Join us now and make it happen at the NEW YORK SKYLINE HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5k run festival.
RACE DAY
Show up ready to run approximately 30 minutes prior to the start. If you do not have your bib follow directions from staff.
START TIMES
10:00 A.M. - HALF MARATHON
10:15 AM - 10K and 5 K RACE
LOCATION:
200 Morris Pesin Dr.
COURSE SUPPORT:
Traditional water and gatorade support stations with paper cups. Also, power gels handed out to keep you going.
Trash recepticals and volunteers on the course for all trash.
AMENITIES
Technical T-shirt, die cast finisher medal, plaque awards for top 3 overall and in age groups of 3.
TIMING
Every loop is timed in real time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race.
AWARDS
Overall Top three awards to male and female winners (The Golden Drum Stick)
Age group awards for age groups of 10 years starting at 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, through 60 & Better
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
55°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
30%
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
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 The NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- The NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K
- Date
- November 14, 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.
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 NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K?
- The NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K is a running race held in Jersey City, New Jersey on November 14, 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 NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Jersey City, New Jersey at 200 Morris Pesin Dr Jersey City, NJ 07305, Jersey City, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The NY Skyline Half, 10K, and 5K
Nov 14, 2026