Starting and finishing in the Newport neighborhood of Jersey City, the half marathon course will take you on a tour of historic Jersey City and will feature world-class views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the stunning Manhattan skyline. You'll see a little less on the 5K course, but what you see will have you coming back for more.
These fast, flat courses are ideal for beating your PR. Post-race, we'll celebrate your accomplishments with refreshments, music and more
This race was formerly known as the Newport Liberty Half Marathon and 5K.
The race starts and finishes outside of Newport Green Park, passes through funky and historic Jersey City and features iconic views of NYC and the Statue Of Liberty. Fast, flat, and, of course: *USATF-certified.
Mile marker clocks will be present at every mile and there will be split points at the 5K, 10K and 10 mile marks for half marathoners.
Pacers provided by the Marlboro Running Club for the following half marathon goal times: 1:25, 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00. The Marlboro Running Club is based out of Marlboro township in Central New Jersey. There are currently over 280 members. The Marlboro Running club is for runners on all levels to chat, learn, share, motivate and RUN. They even have supervised group runs for kid.
*All NYCRUNS courses are USATF certified.
Course Map
Half Marathon Certification
5K Certification
Bag Check (opens at 6:30 AM)- If you plan on checking your gear, you must use one single clear bag. If your bag isn't clear, NYCRUNS will provide you with a clear bag (18" x 24") when you check your gear.
You may not put another full bag/backpack/briefcase filled with gear inside the clear bag that NYCRUNS provides. All items must fit inside one clear bag. NYCRUNS reserves the right to search the contents in your bag at any time.
Restrooms (open at 6:30 AM) - Portable restrooms will be available for use throughout the event.
Hydration - Water and electrolyte fluids will be available on the course and at the finish.
Post-Race Refreshments - Further hydration, Bagels (with a schmear, of course), and fresh fruit will be available to refresh and replenish you at the finish line.
Swag - (Shirt distribution begins at 6:30 AM) - The giveaway for this race will be a medal (at the Finish) and a tech shirt (pre/post-race pick up in the Festival Area). Shirts may be picked up on race day only. In order to cut down on waste, we try not to over order and shirt sizes are not guaranteed. If you have your heart set on a size, we recommend picking up your shirt before the race.
Photos - Free finish line photos will be available within a week of the race. You will receive an email from MarathonFoto several days after the race to claim your photos.
See chart below. NYCRUNS members receive a 25% discount on this race, race withdrawal rights, and other perks. You can become a member when you check out.
Race Credit may be used to pay for up to 50% of this race.
Race day registration (if available) is online only.
| Half Marathon | Members | Non-Members |
| Through 5/8 | $67.50 | $90 |
| Through 6/9 | $75 | $100 |
| Through 7/24 | $82.50 | $110 |
| Through 9/18 | $90 | $120 |
| Until Online Registration Ends | $101.25 | $135 |
| 5K | Members | Non-Members |
| Through 5/8 | $37.50 | $50 |
| Through 6/9 | $41.25 | $55 |
| Through 7/24 | $45 | $60 |
| Through 9/18 | $48.75 | $65 |
| Until Online Registration Ends | $56.25 | $75 |
You can pick up your bib in the Festival Area beginning at 6:30 AM on race morning. There is no pre-race bib pickup for this event. Bibs are only available for pick up on race morning only.
If you are an NYCRUNS Member, your bib will be mailed to you at no additional cost. You can become an NYCRUNS member at checkout and receive this free bib mailing benefit.
If you are not an NYCRUNS Member, you can still have your bib mailed to you by adding this service at checkout for an additional $20.
Bibs can only be mailed to runners who register 30 days or more before the date of the event and can only be sent to a domestic mailing address (we cannot mail to an international address).
If you are having your bib mailed to you, will not receive your race shirt in the mail with your bib. You will need to pick up your shirt on race day.
If you want to switch distances, you can do so on your NYCRUNS dashboard if you are moving from the Half to the 5K. If you want to switch from the 5K to the Half, you will need to contact customer service. You may only switch distances if the distance you are looking to switch to is not sold out. If you change distances, you will need to pick up your appropriate distance bib on race day at the Bib Pick-Up tent.Runners who participate with a bib designated for a different distance (e.g., you run the 5K with a Half Marathon bib or vice versa) will not be scored, eligible for awards or appear in race results.
Results will be emailed and the full results will be posted on our Results Page after the race. If you do not see your result online or receive an email with your finish time, please fill out this form.
Awards will be given to the top three male, female and non-binary runners overall in each race.
Age group awards in the 5K will be awarded to the top three in each the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.
Age group awards in the half marathon will be awarded to the top three in each of the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-29 and 80 and over.
Read more about our awards' policies here.
Within the Half Marathon division, athletes meeting the following criteria will be eligible for prize money:
Prize money will be distributed as follows:
First Place: $1,000
Second Place: $500
Third Place: $250
Fourth Place: $200
Fifth Place: $150
Sixth - Tenth Place: $100
Additionally, any athlete who meets or exceeds the times above in one of these races will receive discounted entry to all NYCRUNS races until the end of the calendar year.
Additional information about our prize money program can be found in our help section here.
However you are getting to the New Jersey Half Marathon & 5K at Newport, this map will help you find the Festival Area and get you to the Start.
PATH: Take the PATH Train to Hoboken Station, NOT the Newport station for the quickest access to the start. Please note that the Path does not go to either station from the World Trade Center on Saturdays. If you are coming from Manhattan, we recommend you board you use the Journal Square Line with stops between 33rd Street and Christopher Street on the west side.
Please check the NJ Transit Site for up-to-date service information.
When you exit the Path station at Hoboken, you will be directed by team members to Newport Green Park. If you do not see a team member, please use Newport Green Park as waypoint with your favorite mapping app.
Driving From Manhattan: Take the Holland Tunnel. Upon exiting in Jersey City, make the first right at the Speedway service station. Make a right onto 18th Street which becomes Washington Boulevard. Proceed south. Use the Newport North Garage as your waypoint.
From New Jersey: Take the New Jersey Turnpike Extension (from NJ Turnpike North or South or Rt. 78 East) to Exit 14C. After coming down the ramp, make right at traffic light onto Jersey Avenue. Bear left onto 11th Street Viaduct which becomes Newport Parkway. Pass Newport Centre Mall on right. Make right onto Washington Boulevard. Use the Newport North Garage as your waypoint.
Parking: The following garages are recommended:
We recommend you enter the garage no later than 7:00 AM to avoid being impacted by street closures.
Please check MTA Trip Planner for up-to-date and detailed mass transit directions and Google Maps for driving directions. Parking is limited at all of our events, we strongly encourage you to use mass transit.
HOTEL
Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City
21 2nd Street, Jersey City , NJ 07302
(201) 659- 2500
The standard no-refunds, no-transfers policy applies.
NYCRUNS members can withdraw for race credit. See details here.
Strollers and dogs are not allowed in NYCRUNS races.
You may be disqualified if earbuds or headphones hinder your awareness.
All NYCRUNS races have time limits. You must remain on pace to finish within the time limit to receive course support and an official finish time. If you fall behind pace and are directed off the course by a race marshal, please follow the instruction given for safety purposes.
Please familiarize yourself with our complete rules of competition.
