The JC Valentine's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

The JC Valentine's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 MILER takes place in Lincoln Park, a place that is not only historic, it’s beautiful!!! We are proud and excited to hold the 3rd Annual Valentine's  running event to support an incredible non-profit organization, Sustainable Jersey City.

We’ve created an unforgettable, certified, and improved course that includes paved, unrestricted roads, bridges, paths, a lake, and historic monuments.  Finally, add to your experience with Brunch at The View, just steps from the START/FINISH line.  Details when you register and below. 

Join us to support Sustainable JC and run 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K, or 1 MILER on a course with clear markers, tons of support, and a finish line like no other.  We can’t wait to make this happen!

Location 

1 Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ 07304 (Water Fountain)

Course 

(Half) 4 loops of a 3.27 mile course. 

(10K) 2 loops of a 1.55 mile course

(5K) 1 loops of a 1.55 mile course

(1M) 1 Loop around picturesque lake

Water Stations 

There will be water stations about every 1.5 - 2 miles along the course. Besides water, there will be Gatorade and gels.

Timing

Live timing including a split per loop! 

**Pictures and video will be uploaded the day of the event

Technical T-shirt & Bib 

Male & Female cuts; A4 Technical Running Shirts for each participant.

Personalized bib (must register 4 weeks prior) commemorative bib thereafter.

Finishers Medal & Awards

Die Cast Medal with full-color ribbon

Awards/Plaques for Top 3 overall Male and Female (All distances)

Half Distance - Awards/Plaques for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 14- 19, 20-24 until 75-79

10K & 5K - Awards/Plaques for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39 until 70 & Over.

Photographs and finisher's video provided on day of the event. 

Food & Beverages

Post Race bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly, and peanut butter.

$30 EXTRA and have a BRUNCH just steps from the START line at Jersey City's latest event venue, The View. Pay for Brunch when you register or independently at this BRUNCH LINK. 

Event details and schedule

Please always check our website: http://www.citytri.com for updates.

Race Day Packet Pick-up: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

• Bring picture I.D.

• You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it.

Baggage Check-in: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m

• Your bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.

• You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from the secure area.

Race Start (Half,10K, 5K): 9:30 a.m. *Weather conditions may change

Preliminary Results: posted at around 10:30 a.m.

Awards Ceremony: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.  

1 MILER - 11:30 AM

Post Race Celebration!  Bagels, fruits, and drinks!

 

Remember, there are no transfers, no credits, no refunds.  Race Directors reserve the right to change the date, modify or cancel the race.  Only in this case may you transfer your entry to another event.