Jersey City Marathon

Jersey City Marathon takes place in Jersey City, New Jersey, on April 18, 2027, with two formats on the program: the half marathon (13.1 miles) and the full marathon (26.2 miles). The route has the Manhattan skyline as its backdrop, so you run in the dense urban scenery that defines this part of the New York area.

Choosing between the two comes down to the training you have banked. The half rewards a 10- to 12-week block with one long run each week; the marathon asks for around 16 weeks, a long run stretching toward 20 miles, and a taper you actually respect. A mid-April date means the hardest weeks land in late winter, so plan for treadmill or early-morning options when the weather refuses to cooperate.