2027 Jersey City Marathon - Apr 18 Countdown

Q: When is the 2027 Jersey City Marathon?

The 2027 date has not been officially announced yet. Based on recent editions (Apr 14, 2024; Apr 13, 2025; Apr 19, 2026) the race is expected in mid-April 2027, most likely on a Sunday around April 18, with a possible one-week shift either way. The start time is 7:00 AM. Confirm the final date on the official site before booking travel.

Q: How do you register for the Jersey City Marathon?

Entry is first-come, first-served through the official site, not a lottery. The full marathon sold out for the first time in 2026, so register early once the 2027 window opens. In 2026 the full ran about $170 early, rising to roughly $225 later; the 2027 price had not been published at the time of writing, so check the official registration page.

Q: Is the Jersey City Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. It is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course. In 2026, 16.8% of finishers ran a BQ time (16.2% in 2025, 18.7% in 2024), putting it among the most BQ-friendly marathons in the country. The flat profile is a big reason runners come here specifically to chase a Boston time.

Q: How flat is the Jersey City Marathon course?

Very flat. Total elevation gain is only about +116m (383 ft) over 26.2 miles, with the high point near 68 ft and the low near 4 ft. The only real climbs are two small overpasses you hit on each loop. This is one of the flattest large marathons in the US and a genuine PR course.

Q: What is the course like?

It is a two-lap (double loop) route starting near the Newport PATH station. Each lap runs through the Hudson River waterfront, the Powerhouse Arts District and historic Paulus Hook, then out to Liberty State Park with open views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The full marathon does the loop twice; the half does it once.

Q: What is the time limit?

The course has a 6.5-hour limit (a roughly 15 min/mile pace). The 7:00 AM start means the finish line closes around 1:30 PM, and a sweep vehicle picks up runners who fall behind the maximum pace. If you are close to that pace, account for the exposed Liberty State Park miles where the field thins out.

Q: What should I expect on the second loop?

Expect a quieter, lonelier race. The double-loop design means the field thins out badly on lap two, especially through Liberty State Park, where there is little spectator support and the waterfront is fully exposed to wind. Plan your nutrition and pacing for a mentally tougher back half rather than relying on crowd energy.

Q: When are results posted?

Live tracking and official results are posted on the timing partner's site on race day, usually within minutes of finishing, with full results linked from the official Jersey City Marathon website afterward. Age-group and BQ splits are typically available the same afternoon.

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Race Information

Race	2027 Jersey City Marathon - Apr 18
City	Jersey City
Date	2027-04-18 at 07:00
Field Size	~3,111 runners
Time Limit	6 hours 30 min
Cutoff pace	9:15/km
Timezone	America/New_York
Official Site	Jersey City Marathon

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature	9.9°C / 50°F
Humidity	81%
Wind	25.4 km/h
Rain Chance	32%
Typical Conditions	Cool, often overcast spring morning by the Hudson River with a steady waterfront breeze

What to Prepare: Mid-April in Jersey City starts cool, around 57°F / 14°C with about 72% humidity. The Liberty State Park stretch is fully exposed to a Hudson River breeze near 13 km/h, so dress to start slightly cold and don't bank on shade. Ideal PR weather if it stays overcast.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 25.4 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

	Cooler	Typical	Warmer
Temperature	6.5°C	10°C	12.9°C
Dew point	1.9°C	6.7°C	10.8°C

Wet-day chance: 32% Runnability: 70/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course Type	Double loop
Elevation Gain	116m
Terrain	Road (urban waterfront streets and park roads)
Profile	One of the flattest big marathons in the US: a USATF-certified, mostly-flat double loop with only two small overpass bumps and just +116m (383 ft) of total climbing. A Boston qualifier with a 16.8% BQ rate in 2026, ranked among the top BQ-friendly races nationally. Entry is first-come (sold out for the first time in 2026), not a lottery.
Boston Qualifier	Yes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2027 Jersey City Marathon?

The 2027 date has not been officially announced yet. Based on recent editions (Apr 14, 2024; Apr 13, 2025; Apr 19, 2026) the race is expected in mid-April 2027, most likely on a Sunday around April 18, with a possible one-week shift either way. The start time is 7:00 AM. Confirm the final date on the official site before booking travel.

How do you register for the Jersey City Marathon?

Entry is first-come, first-served through the official site, not a lottery. The full marathon sold out for the first time in 2026, so register early once the 2027 window opens. In 2026 the full ran about $170 early, rising to roughly $225 later; the 2027 price had not been published at the time of writing, so check the official registration page.

Is the Jersey City Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. It is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course. In 2026, 16.8% of finishers ran a BQ time (16.2% in 2025, 18.7% in 2024), putting it among the most BQ-friendly marathons in the country. The flat profile is a big reason runners come here specifically to chase a Boston time.

How flat is the Jersey City Marathon course?

Very flat. Total elevation gain is only about +116m (383 ft) over 26.2 miles, with the high point near 68 ft and the low near 4 ft. The only real climbs are two small overpasses you hit on each loop. This is one of the flattest large marathons in the US and a genuine PR course.

What is the course like?

It is a two-lap (double loop) route starting near the Newport PATH station. Each lap runs through the Hudson River waterfront, the Powerhouse Arts District and historic Paulus Hook, then out to Liberty State Park with open views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The full marathon does the loop twice; the half does it once.

What is the time limit?

The course has a 6.5-hour limit (a roughly 15 min/mile pace). The 7:00 AM start means the finish line closes around 1:30 PM, and a sweep vehicle picks up runners who fall behind the maximum pace. If you are close to that pace, account for the exposed Liberty State Park miles where the field thins out.

What should I expect on the second loop?

Expect a quieter, lonelier race. The double-loop design means the field thins out badly on lap two, especially through Liberty State Park, where there is little spectator support and the waterfront is fully exposed to wind. Plan your nutrition and pacing for a mentally tougher back half rather than relying on crowd energy.

When are results posted?

Live tracking and official results are posted on the timing partner's site on race day, usually within minutes of finishing, with full results linked from the official Jersey City Marathon website afterward. Age-group and BQ splits are typically available the same afternoon.