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The JC Valentine's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

The JC Valentine's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Race Date

Feb 8, 2026

Location

Jersey City, NJ

The Experience

The JC Valentine's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K takes place in Lincoln Park, a place that is not only historic, it’s beautiful!!! We are proud and excited to hold the 3rd Annual running event to support an incredible non-profit organization, Sustainable Jersey City.  We’ve created an unforgettable and improved course that includes paved, unrestricted roads, bridges, paths, a lake, and historic monuments.  This is going to be a great event that we’re sure will be around for years to come.  Join us to support this amazing organization that works to educate, empower, and advocate for a more sustainable Jersey City.  Run 13.1 Miles, 10K, or 5K on a course with clear markers, tons of support, and a finish line like no other.  We can’t wait to make this happen! Wait, there’s more…BRUNCH after the race for you and your fans at the newest spectacular event space in Jersey City, THE VIEW.  Pay a little extra and you can celebrate in style. It’s just steps from the finish location. Pay when you register or independently at this BRUNCH LINK.    LOCATION 1 Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ 07304 (Water Fountain) Course (certified measured course) (Half) 4 loops of a 3.27 mile course.(10K) 2 loops of a 3.1 mile course(5K) 1 loop of a 3.1 mile course Water Stations  There will be water stations about every 1.5 - 2 miles along the course. Besides water, there will be Gatorade and gels. Timing Live timing including a split per loop! Live tracking app for friends and family to watch your progress during the race. Also, you can view afterward.  Technical T-shirt & Bib  Male & Female cuts; A4 Technical Running Shirts for each participant.Personalized bib (must register 4 weeks prior) commemorative bib thereafter. Finishers Medal & Awards Die Cast Medal with full-color ribbonAwards/Plaques for Top 3 overall Male and Female (All distances)Half Distance - Awards/Plaques for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 19 and under, 20's 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, & 70+10K & 5K - Awards/Plaques for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 19 & Under, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70+   Photographs and finisher's video provided on day of the event.  Food & Beverages Post Race bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly, and peanut butter.BRUNCH @ THE VIEW option for $30. Pay when you register or at this BRUNCH LINK. Please always check our website: http://www.citytri.com for updates. Create an account to assure that you get all media and info.  Race Day Packet Pick-up: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 amBring picture I.D.You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it.Baggage Check-in: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 amYour bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from the secure area.    RACE START: 11:00am.  (Final decision on start time announced on week of event. Check for email & on website) Preliminary Results: posted at around 10:30 a.m.Awards Ceremony: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Want to do more than race.  Donate, Volunteer, or Sponsor.  Every bit helps. Thanks. 

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Remember, there are no transfers, no credits, no refunds.  Race Directors reserve the right to change the date, modify or cancel the race.  Only in this case may you transfer your entry to another event.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Start Time

11:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Lincoln Park Drive and West Side Drive, Jersey City, NJ, 07304

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.1%

Also Offers

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

NJ24003JLW · CityTri JC Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size10/15

~89.5 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty5/20

5% returning runners

Course & details12/15

USATF certified · 2 timing sources

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:24:13

Weather2/10

typical high 42°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

26°

Afternoon (High)

42°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 179 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

179

Median time

2:08:47

Latest turnout

63

States

1

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 1:553:00

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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