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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Statue of Liberty Parking Lot #8: Liberty State Park, Jersey City NJ
10K
50–65°F · some rain risk
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2025
44–64°F
dry
2024
44–67°F
dry
2023
44–63°F
dry
2022
45–57°F
dry
2021
49–61°F
dry
2020
45–63°F
dry
2019
46–59°F
dry
2018
41–50°F
dry
2017
47–70°F
dry
2016
61–81°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Partly cloudy · 45–62°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 45°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Runners,
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, we’re back at beautiful Liberty State Park for an even bigger race day! This year, the annual Everybody’s 10K + 5K is expanding with the addition of a Half Marathon!
Run one of the most scenic courses in the region, featuring breathtaking views of Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the New York City skyline. Whether you’re chasing a new PR, taking on your first half marathon, or simply looking for an incredible fall race, there’s a distance for everybody.
Choose your challenge:
🏃 Half Marathon
🏃 10K
🏃 5K
The course is flat, fast, and USATF-certified, making it an ideal setting for runners of all levels. This has become one of New Jersey’s premier fall running events and sells out year after year!
Awards for each distance: Top 3 Overall Male & Female finishers, plus Top 3 Male & Female in each age group: 19 & Under, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, and 80+.
🔥 WHAT YOU GET:
✅ Premium finisher medal for all runners
✅ Professional chip timing
✅ FREE professional race photos 📸
✅ High-energy music to keep you moving
✅ Delicious post-race food
✅ Age-group awards 🏅
Three distances. One incredible race day. One iconic location.
Got questions? We’ve got answers! Reach out anytime—we’re here to help you every step of the way.
For sponsorship opportunities please email [email protected]
Produced by Winning Events Group
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