Jersey City Marathon
Jersey City, United States of America · Monday 7 June 2027
The Jersey City Marathon is held annually in Jersey City, New Jersey, beginning in the Newport neighborhood. The race starts at the Newport Center, at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and North Garage Driveway, with the finish line located at the Newport Green area. Runners traverse multiple neighborhoods including the Waterfront, Powerhouse Art District, Historic Paulus Hook District, Liberty State Park, Bergen, Greenville, and Communipaw.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:30:35
Time difference: +30.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain117m
Elevation High21m
Elevation Low1m
Weather Forecast
High11°C
Low4°C
Chance of Rain85%
How hard is Jersey City Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 86% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Jersey City Marathon plays about 33 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #163 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #96 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Jersey City Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Jersey City Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:25:39 | +25:39 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:58:18 | +28:18 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:30:35 | +30:35 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:02:36 | +32:36 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:34:24 | +34:24 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:06:01 | +36:01 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:37:29 | +37:29 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Jersey City Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Jersey City Marathon is a full marathon held in Jersey City, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 7 June 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 117m of total climbing, with its high point near 21m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Jersey City Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 117m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for June, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between 4°C and 11°C. While cold weather reduces overheating risk, runners should dress in layers and be prepared for potential wind chill. There is a high chance of rain (85%). Runners should prepare for wet conditions, including appropriate footwear and clothing choices.
Surface Type: Trail
Jersey City Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Jersey City Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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