Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, 5K 2026

Jersey City Summer Half, 10K, 5K

We are proud and excited to hold the First Annual Jersey City Summer Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K Races to support an amazing non-profit organization: JCFamilies.

Join us to support this organization that works to educate, empower, and advocate for Jersey City Families. Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K course with clear markers, tons of support, and a finish line like no other. We can’t wait to make this happen!

Event Details

• Date: August 16, 2026
• Location: West Side Ave. and Belmont Ave., Jersey City, NJ
• Registration: Sign Up Here

Location

Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ

Course

• Half Marathon: 4 Loops
• 10K: 2 Loops
• 5K: 1 Loop

Support Stations

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

Timing

Live timing including a split per loop! Pictures and video will be uploaded the day of the event.

• Race App: RACEMAP - will allow your friends and family to follow your progress. Simply find the event, find your bib number, and watch as you make your way through the course.
• YouTube Livestream: If digital tracking isn't enough, your finish will be live on our YouTube channel. You'll also get a clip of the finish for you to share, share, share.

Technical T-shirt & Bib

Finishers Medal & Awards

Die Cast Medal with full-color ribbon.

Event Details and Schedule

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

• Start Time: 9:00 AM (see below for each distance)
• Race Day Packet Pick-up: 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Packet Pick-up

• Bring: a picture ID.
• Receive: a bib with a timing chip attached to it.

Baggage Check-in

• Tag: Your bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.
• Retrieve: You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from the secure area.

Race Start Times

• 9:00 AM: Half Marathon
• 9:05 AM: 10K
• 9:10 AM: 5K

Preliminary Results

Posted LIVE at www.citytri.com/results

Awards Ceremony

Awards ceremony for each distance starts promptly, do not leave without your award! Check your phone before you leave. Your outcome is sent by text.

Important Notes

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.