Jersey City is the most popular city to run a half marathon in New Jersey.
New Jersey Half Marathon Calendar
Browse all New Jersey Half Marathons in 2024-2025 by month and by city below. For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up.
We dedicated dozens of hours every month searching for races to include in the New Jersey Half Marathons calendar. If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
New Jersey Half Marathon Calendar
Dates may be subject to alteration, please check race website.
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Featured Race
October 20, 2024
500-1000 runners
Atlantic City, Featured
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 6, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Half Marathon, Road
Running in New Jersey
FAQ
What are the most popular New Jersey half marathons?
The two most popular New Jersey half marathons are the Newport Liberty Half Marathon with 2,798 finishers in 2023 and the Jersey City Half Marathon with 2,674 finishers in 2023.
What are the best New Jersey half marathons for beginners in 2024?
The New Jersey half marathons we most frequently recommend for beginners are:
The Newport Liberty Half Marathon: A NYCRUNs production and is run by many New Jersey and New York runners as practice for the New York City Marathon. One of the more scenic courses you’ll find in New Jersey.
The Jersey City Half Marathon: The inaugural year of the Jersey City Half Marathon running was in 2023, with a flat course and high production quality – this race has a lot to contribute.
What are the best months to run a New Jersey half marathon?
October is the most popular month to run a half marathon in New Jersey.
What are the most popular cities to run New Jersey half marathons?
