New Jersey Half Marathons by Date
Browse all New Jersey half marathons in 2024 by month and by city below.
For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up. When you view a race, you might also find contact info if you’re having problems with your registration or need to contact the race directors.
We dedicated dozens of hours every month searching for races to include in the New Jersey half marathons calendar.
If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
Looking for the best New Jersey half marathons for you? Beneath the New Jersey half marathon calendar we’ve provided answers to frequently asked questions.
Upcoming 2024 New Jersey Half Marathons
March 2024
Sun Mar 10 | E. Murray Todd Half Marathon | Lincroft NJ |
Sun Mar 24 | March Madness Half 10k & 5k | Jersey City NJ |
April 2024
Sat Apr 6 | Asbury Park Half Marathon | Asbury Park NJ |
Sun Apr 7 | April Fools Half Marathon | Atlantic City NJ |
Sun Apr 14 | Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon | Jersey City NJ |
Sun Apr 14 | New Jersey Spring Half 10k & 5k | Manalapan NJ |
Sat Apr 20 | Wawayanda Trail Race 50M 50k & Half Marathon | Hewitt NJ |
Sun Apr 21 | Big Forest Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Tuckerton NJ |
Sat Apr 27 | XTERRA New Jersey Marathon Half Marathon 10k & 4k | Hewitt NJ |
May 2024
Sun May 19 | Jersey City Half 10k & 5k | Jersey City NJ |
Sun May 19 | Superhero Half Marathon & Relay | Morris Township NJ |
June 2024
Sat Jun 8 | Independence Series – Day 4 NJ Marathon & Half Marathon | Sussex NJ |
Sat Jun 8 | Zip Code 07662 Marathon & Half Marathon | Rochelle Park NJ |
August 2024
Sun Aug 18 | Jersey City Summer Half 10k & 5k | Jersey City NJ |
September 2024
Sat Sep 7 | FallApple 50M 50k Marathon Half Marathon & 10k | Maplewood NJ |
Sun Sep 8 | Racefaster Half Marathon & 5k | Paramus NJ |
Sun Sep 22 | OCNJ Half Marathon 10M & 5k | Ocean City NJ |
TBD Sep | Mercer County Half Marathon | Robbinsville NJ |
TBD Sep | Newport Liberty Half Marathon | Jersey City NJ |
October 2024
Sun Oct 20 | Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon | Atlantic City NJ |
Sat Oct 26 | Hallowed Half Marathon | Cape May NJ |
TBD 2024 | Franklin Lakes Scenic Half Marathon & 5k | Franklin Lakes NJ |
TBD 2024 | Jersey City Fall Half 10k & 5k | Jersey City NJ |
TBD 2024 | Jersey Shore Half Marathon & 2M | Highlands NJ |
TBD 2024 | Halloween Half Marathon | Morris Township NJ |
TBD 2024 | Main Street Half Marathon of Hunterdon | Clinton NJ |
TBD 2024 | ORC Seaside Half Marathon & 5k | Seaside Park NJ |
November 2024
Sat Nov 2 | 5 Mile Beach Half Marathon at Wildwood Crest | Wildwood Crest NJ |
Sun Nov 10 | Run the Vineyards Cork High and Bottle Deep Half Marathon | Williamstown NJ |
TBD 2024 | Princeton Half Marathon | Princeton NJ |
TBD 2024 | RAD RAMAPO – Way Over Yonder Trail Running Series Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Mahwah NJ |
TBD 2024 | Big Turkey Half Marathon & 5k | Clark NJ |
December 2024
TBD Dec | NJ Winter Trail Series Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Parsippany NJ |
TBD Dec | NJ Winter Trail Series Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Parsippany NJ |
January 2025
TBD Jan | NJ Winter Trail Series Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Parsippany NJ |
TBD Jan | NJ Winter Trail Series Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Parsippany NJ |
February 2025
TBD Feb | NJ Winter Trail Series Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Parsippany NJ |
TBD Feb | JC Valentine's Half 10k & 5k | Jersey City NJ |
TBD Feb | Mahlon Winter Classic Half Marathon 10M & 5 Miler | Jefferson NJ |
Frequently Asked Questions about New Jersey Half Marathons
What are the most popular New Jersey half marathons?
The two most popular New Jersey half marathons are the Newport Liberty Half Marathon with 2,798 finishers in 2023 and the Jersey City Half Marathon with 2,674 finishers in 2023.
What are the best New Jersey half marathons for beginners in 2024?
The New Jersey half marathons we most frequently recommend for beginners are:
- The Newport Liberty Half Marathon: A NYCRUNs production and is run by many New Jersey and New York runners as practice for the New York City Marathon. One of the more scenic courses you’ll find in New Jersey.
- The Jersey City Half Marathon: The inaugural year of the Jersey City Half Marathon running was in 2023, with a flat course and high production quality – this race has a lot to contribute.
What are the best months to run a New Jersey half marathon?
October is the most popular month to run a half marathon in New Jersey.
What are the most popular cities to run New Jersey half marathons?
Jersey City is the most popular city to run a half marathon in New Jersey.