The JC Valentine Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event: The JC Valentine's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 MILER
• Date: 2026-02-08
• Location: West Side Ave. and Belmont Ave., Jersey City, NJ
• Website: Register here

❤️ Race Description

• Beautiful Location: The race takes place in Lincoln Park, a historic and beautiful venue.
• Supporting: We are excited to hold the 3rd Annual Valentine's running event to support Sustainable Jersey City.
• Course: Enjoy a certified and improved course featuring paved roads, bridges, paths, a lake, and monuments.
• Event Experience: Join us for a memorable experience with clear markers, tons of support, and a unique finish line.

📍 Location

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

🏁 Course Details

• Half Marathon: 4 loops of a 3.27 mile course.
• 10K: 2 loops of a 1.55 mile course.
• 5K: 1 loop of a 1.55 mile course.
• 1 Miler: 1 loop around picturesque lake.

💧 Water Stations

• Frequency: Water stations will be located every 1.5 - 2 miles along the course.
• Available: In addition to water, there will be Gatorade and gels at the stations.

⏱️ Timing Information

• Live Timing: Includes a split time per loop.
• Photos & Videos: Pictures and video will be uploaded the day of the event.

👕 Technical T-shirt & Bib

• Shirts: Male & Female cuts: A4 Technical Running Shirts for each participant.
• Personalized Bib: Must register 4 weeks prior for a personalized bib: commemorative bib thereafter.

🏅 Finishers Medal & Awards

• Medal: Die Cast Medal with full-color ribbon for all finishers.
• Awards: Plaques for Top 3 overall Male and Female in all distances.
• Age Group Awards: Half Distance - Awards for Top 3 Age Groups (14-19, 20-24, up to 75-79).
• 10K & 5K Awards: Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female (19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, up to 70 & Over).

🍽️ Food & Beverages

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

📅 Event Schedule

• Packet Pick-up: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (Bring picture I.D. for your bib).
• Baggage Check-in: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (Tear-off tag required).
• Race Start: 9:30 a.m. (Weather conditions may change this).
• Awards Ceremony: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: 1 MILER at 11:30 AM.

⚠️ Important Notices

• No transfers: There are no transfers, credits, or refunds.
• Race Directors: Reserve the right to change the date, modify, or cancel the race.