• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Jersey City
  • Open entry

Newport Liberty Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Newport Liberty Half Marathon at a glance

Evidence depth
36 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Newport Liberty Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
Waterfront, City, Historic, Parkland, Island, Riverside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

How hilly is the Newport Liberty Half Marathon?

The Newport Liberty Half Marathon is described as flat. The course notes also call it tour of historic Jersey City with a flat waterfront route past Liberty State Park and world-class views across the Hudson of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.

Where does the Newport Liberty Half Marathon route go?

The Newport Liberty Half Marathon route starts at Newport Green Park, Newport neighborhood, Jersey City (on the Hudson River) and finishes at Newport Green Park, Newport neighborhood, Jersey City. Underfoot, expect paved roads and waterfront paths through Jersey City. It passes Newport Green Park, Hudson River waterfront, Liberty State Park, Statue of Liberty (views) and Ellis Island (views). Tour of historic Jersey City with a flat waterfront route past Liberty State Park and world-class views across the Hudson of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.

What should runners know on race day for the Newport Liberty Half Marathon?

Pace groups provided by the Marlboro Running Club for half marathon goal times of 1:25, 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45 and 3:00. Course includes four timing/split points.

Race character

Scenery

  • Waterfront
  • City
  • Historic
  • Parkland
  • Island
  • Riverside

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Big City
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Half marathon plus a companion 5K are offered at the same event.

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Qualification status
Flat USATF Certified road half marathon; results are Boston Equivalent qualifiers (no own qualifying standard to enter).

Race day logistics

Pacers
Pace groups provided by the Marlboro Running Club for half marathon goal times of 1:25, 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45 and 3:00
Medal
Finisher medal awarded
Finisher tee
Tech shirt giveaway included with entry

Access and course status

Start
Newport Green Park, Newport neighborhood, Jersey City (on the Hudson River)
Finish
Newport Green Park, Newport neighborhood, Jersey City

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Paved roads and waterfront paths through Jersey City
Landmarks
Newport Green Park, Hudson River waterfront, Liberty State Park, Statue of Liberty (views), Ellis Island (views), Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge (views), Manhattan skyline (views), historic Jersey City neighborhoods
Notable features
  • Tour of historic Jersey City with a flat waterfront route past Liberty State Park and world-class views across the Hudson of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline
  • course includes four timing/split points