• Toilets will be located on Washington Blvd between Newport Parkway and Park Lane South, opposite of the runner corrals
• Bag check will be located in the western corner of the Staples parking lot (info provided in first section of this document)
• There will be 8 corrals. Please enter the corral that matches the corral number that is on your bib
• If two runners who are in different corrals want to start the race together they must line up in the later corral
  • If a runner who is assigned corral 4 wants to start with a runner in corral 5, they must line up together in corral 5. The runner in corral 5 will not be allowed into corral 4
• Runners should be lined up in the corral by no later than 6:45 am. After this time you will be asked to line up in the last corral

Where: The Bib Pickup and Expo will be held at TBD. Follow the on-site signage, which will guide you to the Expo and bib pickup area.

When: 

• Friday, April 16, 12 pm-8 pm and 
• Saturday, April 17, 9 am-5 pm

Absolutely no bibs will be available prior to the Expo or on race morning. If you have not picked up your bib from the Expo by 5 pm on Saturday, 4/18, you will not be able to participate in the race.

Parking: Paid Parking is available at the South Garage adjacent to the Westin Jersey City Newport.

For public transportation:

• PATH train and NJ Transit: NJ Transit runs trains to Hoboken; from Hoboken, or any PATH station, take the PATH train to the Pavonia/Newport stop.
• NY Waterway: Paulus Hook Ferry Terminal
• Hudson-Bergen Lightrail: Newport Rail Station 

If you want to pick up a bib for yourself or for another athlete, you MUST HAVE THAT ATHLETE’S CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO PRESENT TO THE VOLUNTEERS.  NO EMAIL, NO BIB, NO EXCEPTIONS.

We highly encourage you to leave your belongings in your car or hotel room. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. There will be a bag check option for non-valuables. Please plan to arrive early for bag check, as this is often a bottleneck and causes runners to miss the start of the race if they wait too long to drop off their bags. Bag Check will be closing PROMPTLY AT 6:27 AM! 

CLEAR BAGS WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE BAG CHECK AREAS!

• At the expo, runners will be provided with a clear drawstring bag. This bag will be what you will utilize to check in your bag in the bag check area

Bag check drop off will be located at the Western corner of the Staples Parking Lot

Bag check will be broken down into three lines (zones)

• • Zone 0-3
  • Zone 4-6
  • Zone 7-9

• You will check your bag based on the last number on your bib – For example, if your bib number is 354, you will line up in the Zone 4-6 line to check your bag

Before entering any of the bag check lines, please ensure that:

• • All items that you want to check in are in the clear drawstring bag that was provided to you at the expo
  • The bag check tear-off tag that is on your bib must be pinned to your bag. Your bag will not be accepted without your number pinned to your bag

No bags other than the clear drawstring will be accepted

Post race, you will retrieve your bag in the post-finish area in the bag check tent

Due to the nature of the course and the safety of all participants, volunteers, residents, and race personnel, there will be a strictly enforced maximum pace of 15 min/mile.  A vehicle will follow the last runners and pick up anyone slower than the 15 min/mile pace.  This pace is for both the half and full marathons.

The Half Marathon Finish Line will close at 11 AM (4 hours after the gun start), and given that the last half marathon runner’s actual start time will be later, the runner will still be permitted up to a maximum pace of 15 min/mile (3hrs and 30 mins afterwards), so, for example, if the last runner were to start at 7:30 am, that runner would have 3hrs and 30 mins afterwards until 11 am to finish.

The Full Marathon Finish Line will close at 1:30 PM (6h 30min after the start).

Anyone still on the course after these times may be picked up by the trail vehicle and brought to the finish line and their bib numbers might be marked as DNF (Did Not Finish). These participants will still be able to get the post-race refreshments and swag.

CHANGING EVENTS

Can I switch from the full marathon to the half marathon? 

Yes, you may switch from the full marathon to the half marathon as long as the half marathon is not sold out. There is a $25 Administration fee to process the switch. The last date to switch is 4/17/27 at 5pm.  Those who have received their bib by mail and wish to switch to the half marathon must obtain their new bib for the race at the expo.  No bibs will be remailed out after the initial mailing. No bibs will be switched on Race Day.  THERE ARE NO REFUNDS!

Can I switch from the half marathon to the full marathon? 

Yes, you may switch from the half marathon to the full marathon as long as the full marathon is not sold out. There is a $25 Administration fee to process the switch as well as the difference in the respective race fees at the time of the switch. The last date to switch is 4/17/27 at 5pm.  Those who have received their bib by mail and wish to switch to the full marathon must obtain their new bib for the race at the expo.  No bibs will be remailed out after the initial mailing. No bibs will be switched on Race Day.  THERE ARE NO REFUNDS!

How do I switch?

Log into your RunSignUp account and go to Profile > My Registered Races > Manage Registration > Event Transfer. There is a $25 Administration fee to process the switch.  THERE ARE NO REFUNDS!

What happens to my shirt and medal if I switch? The shirt and medal you receive will correspond to your final registration selection.  You can change your shirt size anytime until 04/01/27.

Can I switch races during the race?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!  If you are registered for 1 race and run the other race ON RACE DAY, you will be disqualified from the results, and you will NOT receive a finisher’s medal.

BIB TRANSFERS AND DEFERRALS

Can I transfer my bib to another person?

Yes, the last date to initiate a transfer is 04/12/27.  The transferee, new participant, must complete the transfer by 04/14/27.  The shirt size selected at the initial registration will be the  shirt size given to the transferee, new participant.  THERE ARE NO REFUNDS!

How do I do the transfer?

Log into your RunSignUp account and go to Profile > My Registered Races> Manage Registration > Participant Transfer. The transfer admin fee is $25.  

Can I defer? 

Oh no, we are bummed you can’t participate this year! Don’t worry, though, you can defer your registration for a $25 fee up to 03/21/27.  THERE WILL BE NO DEFERMENTS AFTER 03/21/27.  Runners are only allowed to defer once.

How do I defer? (Click Here) and be entered into the 2028 event.

You may pick up for yourself or for another runner.  However, you must have that runner’s confirmation email and an ID (photo) to present to the volunteers to retrieve that bib. No Email, No Bib, No ID, No Exceptions.

The race has sold out the last two years and we expect another sell-out, so register early to ensure your spot.

Only push-rim wheelchairs are allowed on the course.  Hand-crank wheelchairs are not permitted.  Wheelchair participants will be restricted to the Half-Marathon course only.  No wheelchairs will be permitted to continue on the full marathon course. Due to the unique nature of the Jersey City course, with some narrow sections, some rail tracks, and two cross-over sections.  Fast wheelchair participants will be restricted to a specific maximum pace per mile.  This pace restriction will be strictly enforced by event staff and police throughout the course.  Other than runners with disabilities using push-rim wheelchairs will be guided by Achilles International.  (Suggested change- Runners with disabilities, other than those using push-rim wheelchairs, will be guided by Achilles International.)  Please contact the event for more specific information on this group.

The Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon values a competitive field and supports the development of American distance runners. We offer Elite Entry, Sub-Elite Entry, and Seeded Entry with proof of qualifying time for Men, Women, and Non-binary. You can find additional information here.

Participant Referral Rewards: Run with your friends and get paid for it!

Want to earn back up to $75 off your registration fee? Well, now you can with our Participant Referral Rewards program. Just register for either the Jersey City Marathon or Half Marathon and then share your referral tracking code with your friends and family.  Once they use your code to register for the Jersey City Marathon or Half Marathon, it will count towards your referral rewards.  Your referral code can be found in your registration confirmation email.

How much do I get back?

If you refer five (5) people to register, you will get a $25 refund. 

If you refer ten (10) total people to register, you will get a $50 refund. 

If you refer fifteen (15) total people to register, you will get a $75 refund. 

**All refunds will be awarded once you reach 5, 10, and 15, respectively. No partial credit refunds are allowed. All refunds will go to the credit card used to sign up for the race in your RunSignUp Profile.

Yes, this course has been and will be a fully USATF-certified and sanctioned race and will be a qualifying event for the 2028 Boston Marathon.

Once either race is sold out, we will open our waitlist up. The waitlist will be first come-first served and the link will be available on our registration page.

Yes, we can offer your team a discount.  When you register 10+ runners everyone will receive 10% off. 

Participants 1-9 will be refunded 10% 3-4 business days after the 10th runner registers.  

Participants 10-1000 will receive 10% immediately at checkout.  Follow instructions below to be added to your team.

You will automatically be registered for the 2027 race.  Please log into your account in RunSignUp and you will see your 2027 registration.

Race insurance is offered through Protecht RegShield/FanShield which you can purchase through RunSignUp.  You will see the option to purchase insurance during the Checkout process.

We love partnering with individuals who align with our brand and community. To be considered, please fill out our Influencer collaboration form. 

Thank you for your interest in partnering with us.  Please complete our Charity Partners Application form.

The Expo is part of your registration fee, and entry is complimentary. If you choose to pick up a bib at the expo, just show up with your email confirmation and ID.  Advance notice is not necessary.

The Jersey City Marathon has teamed up with Leone Timing & Results Services and RTRT.me for runner tracking.  You can either go directly to our online tracking system or download the app.

You may pick up a bib for yourself and for other runners.  You must have your email confirmation and ID, and if you are picking up for other runners, you must have their email confirmations and an ID to present to the volunteers to retrieve these bibs. No Email, No ID, No Bib, No Exceptions.

Spectators are an integral part of the race and can contribute a lot to the runner’s experience.  We ask spectators to be mindful of the boundaries on the course and not to enter the course at any time because it can negatively impact the runner’s experience and finish time as well as could create circumstances that can lead to injuries or disqualifications.