Held on August 17, 2025, the inaugural Jersey City Summer Half, 10 K & 5 K features flat, looped courses all starting and finishing at Lincoln Park, ideal for runners seeking community vibes and scenic urban routes. Organized by CityTri in partnership with JCFamilies, the race includes live timing per loop, water and Gatorade stations every 1.5–2 miles, and the ability for fans to follow runners via RaceMap and YouTube livestream. Registrants receive a technical T-shirt, die-cast finisher medal, and awards for top finishers in each distance. Packet pickup and baggage drop are held the morning of the race, and no refunds or transfers are available. With strong course support and a vibrant finish line, the event helps empower local families while offering a fun summer racing experience.
Races
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
The Summer Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM on August 17, 2025, from Lincoln Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, and is organized by CityTri Sports / JCFamilies fundraiser. The USATF-certified route consists of four scenic loops, offering live timing, split tracking, Gatorade and gel stations every 1.5–2 miles, technical shirts, and die-cast medals for finishers.
The 10K race begins at 9:05 AM on August 17, 2025, at the same location in Lincoln Park, hosted by CityTri Sports / JCFamilies fundraiser. This two-loop, chip-timed event features the same course support with water and electrolytes, technical shirts, finishing medals, and awards across all age groups.
Also starting at 9:10 AM on August 17, 2025, the 5K takes place at Lincoln Park, Jersey City, organized by CityTri Sports / JCFamilies fundraiser. Participants complete a single loop on a flat, scenic course, enjoy the same chip timing, live tracking, and receive technical shirts alongside the iconic finisher medals.
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FAQs
What is the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon?
How long is the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon?
Where does the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon?
The Summer Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM on August 17, 2025, from Lincoln Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, and is organized by CityTri Sports / JCFamilies fundraiser. The USATF-certified route consists of four scenic loops, offering live timing, split tracking, Gatorade and gel stations every 1.5–2 miles, technical shirts, and die-cast medals for finishers.
The Jersey City Summer Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Jersey City Summer Half Marathon takes place in Jersey City, NJ, USA.
Runna classifies the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon?
The Summer Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM on August 17, 2025, from Lincoln Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, and is organized by CityTri Sports / JCFamilies fundraiser. The USATF-certified route consists of four scenic loops, offering live timing, split tracking, Gatorade and gel stations every 1.5–2 miles, technical shirts, and die-cast medals for finishers.
How long is the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon?
The Jersey City Summer Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon take place?
The Jersey City Summer Half Marathon takes place in Jersey City, NJ, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jersey City Summer Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jersey City Summer 10K?
How long is the Jersey City Summer 10K?
Where does the Jersey City Summer 10K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Jersey City Summer 10K?
How can I prepare for the Jersey City Summer 10K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jersey City Summer 10K?
The 10K race begins at 9:05 AM on August 17, 2025, at the same location in Lincoln Park, hosted by CityTri Sports / JCFamilies fundraiser. This two-loop, chip-timed event features the same course support with water and electrolytes, technical shirts, finishing medals, and awards across all age groups.
The Jersey City Summer 10K is 10km long.
The Jersey City Summer 10K takes place in Jersey City, NJ, USA.
Runna classifies the Jersey City Summer 10K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jersey City Summer 10K?
The 10K race begins at 9:05 AM on August 17, 2025, at the same location in Lincoln Park, hosted by CityTri Sports / JCFamilies fundraiser. This two-loop, chip-timed event features the same course support with water and electrolytes, technical shirts, finishing medals, and awards across all age groups.
How long is the Jersey City Summer 10K?
The Jersey City Summer 10K is 10km long.
Where does the Jersey City Summer 10K take place?
The Jersey City Summer 10K takes place in Jersey City, NJ, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Jersey City Summer 10K?
Runna classifies the Jersey City Summer 10K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Jersey City Summer 10K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jersey City Summer 10K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jersey City Summer 5K?
How long is the Jersey City Summer 5K?
Where does the Jersey City Summer 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Jersey City Summer 5K?
How can I prepare for the Jersey City Summer 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jersey City Summer 5K?
Also starting at 9:10 AM on August 17, 2025, the 5K takes place at Lincoln Park, Jersey City, organized by CityTri Sports / JCFamilies fundraiser. Participants complete a single loop on a flat, scenic course, enjoy the same chip timing, live tracking, and receive technical shirts alongside the iconic finisher medals.
The Jersey City Summer 5K is 5km long.
The Jersey City Summer 5K takes place in Jersey City, NJ, USA.
Runna classifies the Jersey City Summer 5K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jersey City Summer 5K?
Also starting at 9:10 AM on August 17, 2025, the 5K takes place at Lincoln Park, Jersey City, organized by CityTri Sports / JCFamilies fundraiser. Participants complete a single loop on a flat, scenic course, enjoy the same chip timing, live tracking, and receive technical shirts alongside the iconic finisher medals.
How long is the Jersey City Summer 5K?
The Jersey City Summer 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Jersey City Summer 5K take place?
The Jersey City Summer 5K takes place in Jersey City, NJ, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Jersey City Summer 5K?
Runna classifies the Jersey City Summer 5K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Jersey City Summer 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jersey City Summer 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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