Course

Half & Full Marathon Interactive Course Map

The interactive map and provides essential information about the route, course elevations, and services related to the race. 

  • To open the map service list, use the Find In Map button in top, left corner
  • To Zoom in on the map, hold down the control (CTRL) button on your keyboard.
  • To change between full and half-marathon courses, use the toggle button labeled Full Marathon in the top left corner. You will see the course route in action when you click on the race type.
  • To open the full-screen interactive map, click the Show Map button in the top right corner.

For course, turn-by-turn directions for download. CLICK HERE.

Start and finish Details

START

RACE START

Both the half and full marathon will begin in the Newport Center on the corner of Washington Blvd and North Garage Driveway, across the street from the Newport Path station.

Jersey City Marathon finish point

RACE FINISH

 Both the half and full marathon will conclude at the Newport Green area. The full marathon will complete a second loop in reverse before ending at the Newport Green.

TIME TO BE ONSITE

Everyone should be onsite at the start/finish no later than 6 am. Bag Check will close at 6:27 AM.  If you purchased the option to pick your bib up on race day, you should arrive closer to 5 am to allow for the crowds and lines.  

Aid Stations & Hydration

Hydration stations will be located approximately every 2 miles on the course. There will be water at every hydration station and electrolyte at every other hydration station. When applicable, water will be first, followed by electrolyte. There will also be a medical aid station and restrooms at every Hydration station.

Finish Line will have water, and electrolyte
*Hydration, Fuel, and Aid stations are subject to change.

Aid Stations & Hydration

Spectator Information

The best place to watch the runners is near the Start and Finish Line.  The Full Marathoners will be doing 2 loops and passing right by you!

You can also watch runners on Grand Street. Enjoy the race!