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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.
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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.
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.
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.