You can run New Jersey half-marathon events in Atlantic City, Cape May, Clinton, Fort Hancock, Franklin Lakes, Hewitt, Jersey City, Lake Hopatcong, Maplewood, Millville, Morris Township, Ocean City, Paramus, Princeton, Robbinsville, Rochelle Park, Seaside Heights, Sussex, Tuckerton, Union County, Wildwood Crest, and Williamstown.
Upcoming Half Marathons Near Franklin Lakes, NJ
Looking for a half marathon in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey? Browse the most comprehensive Franklin Lakes half marathon calendar with each race history, course description, difficulty rating, finisher ranges, scenery, and what the race is perfect for like family-friendly or lots of crowd support.
You’ll also be able to find must-know race logistics like pricing, start time, and course maps.
Half marathons are always coming and going. If you don’t see a race on the Franklin Lakes half marathon calendar, you can contact us at [email protected].
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January 10, 2026
1-100 runners
Parsippany, New Jersey
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
February 8, 2026
100-500 runners
Jersey City, New Jersey
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
February 8, 2026
1-100 runners
Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
March 15, 2026
100-500 runners
Jersey City, New Jersey
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 19, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Jersey City, New Jersey
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 25, 2026
1-100 runners
Hewitt, New Jersey
- Half Marathon, Trail, Ultramarathon
May 2, 2026
1-100 runners
Hewitt, New Jersey
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
May 3, 2026
1-100 runners
Morris Township, New Jersey
- Half Marathon, Relay, Road
June 6, 2026
100-500 runners
Sussex, New Jersey
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
June 13, 2026
1-100 runners
Rochelle Park, New Jersey
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
September 12, 2026
1-100 runners
Maplewood, New Jersey
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail, Ultramarathon
September 13, 2026
100-500 runners
Paramus, New Jersey
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
September 27, 2026
100-500 runners
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
Running in New Jersey
FAQ
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 2025?
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.
Which New Jersey cities have half marathons?
