April Fools Half Marathon
Run Atlantic City's oceanfront Boardwalk for a fast, flat half marathon.
Race Date
Apr 11, 2027
Location
Atlantic City, NJ
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, April 11, 2027
- Location
- Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 8K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 10,493
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The April Fools Half Marathon in Atlantic City, NJ, offers a unique oceanfront running experience. Since its first running in 2012, now in its 11th edition, the race has grown, drawing participants from around 30 states.
The course is renowned for its fast, flat profile, featuring over 8 miles along the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Runners share a common start and finish line, with the Atlantic Ocean as a constant, scenic companion. Typical race-day temperatures range from the mid-40s to upper-50s, often accompanied by a notable sea breeze.
With a median field size of around 474 finishers and recent fields nearing 800, the event has a growing presence. The race, organized by the Milton and Betty Katz JCC, provides a technical shirt as swag and concludes with a festive atmosphere. While the repeat-runner rate is around 10%, the unique setting and flat course make it a compelling destination for many.
Race-provided description
Run New Jersey's oceanfront half marathon. With over 8 miles of Boardwalk running, the April Fools Half Marathon offers a shared start and finish line and fast, flat course along the Atlantic Ocean. Sign up early & SAVE!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, April 11, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Unisex Technical Shirt
Start Location
1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8011 years running
~474 finishers a year
growing or steady
10% returning runners
2 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 30 states
winner 1:10:35
typical high 59°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
59°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
16 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 10,493 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.
Most recent
2022
Total finishers
10,493
Median time
2:10:06
Latest turnout
791
States
47
Turnout by year
2015–2022
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the April Fools Half Marathon?
The April Fools Half Marathon is held on Sunday, April 11, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the April Fools Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
What distances does the April Fools Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 8K.
Is the April Fools Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The April Fools Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the April Fools Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 10,493 runners who have completed the April Fools Half Marathon.
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