The JC Green Half, 10K, and 5K

About the Event

The JC Green Half Marathon, 10K, 5K (formerly the JC Fall Half, 10K, 5K) takes place in Lincoln Park, a place that is not only historic, it’s beautiful!!! We are proud and excited to hold the 6th Annual running event to support an incredible non-profit organization, Sustainable Jersey City. We’ve created an unforgettable and improved course that includes paved, unrestricted roads, bridges, paths, a lake, and historic monuments. This is going to be a great event that we’re sure will be around for years to come. Join us to support this amazing organization that works to educate, empower, and advocate for a more sustainable Jersey City. Run 13.1 Miles, 10K, or 5K 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 (certified measured course)
(Half) 4 loops of a 3.27 mile course.
(10K) 2 loops of a 3.1 mile course
(5K) 1 loop of a 3.1 mile course
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 19 and under, 20's 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, & 70+
10K & 5K - Awards/Plaques for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 19 & Under, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70+

Photographs and finisher's video provided on day of the event.
Food & Beverages
Post Race bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly, and peanut butter.

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

Race Day Packet Pick-up: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 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 8:45 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: 9:30 a.m.
Preliminary Results: posted at around 10:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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.

Races Offered

10K Race

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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08:30

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$60.00

5k Race

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:30

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$50.00

Half Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:30

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$75.00

VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K

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08:30

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$50.00

VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K

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08:30

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$50.00

VIRTUAL ONLY - HALF

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — VIRTUAL ONLY - HALF

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08:30

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$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Jersey City.

thermostat Temperature

9.7° / 19.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.1° / 17.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 57m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:08

nightlight Sunset

18:14

About Jersey City

Learn more about the host city, Jersey City.

Jersey City is New Jersey's second-largest city. Jersey City sits in Hudson County in the northeastern section of the state, across the Hudson from its older and bigger cousin, New York City, and south of Hoboken. It is frequently referred to as New York’s “sixth borough”.