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The Racefaster Half Marathon

The Racefaster Half Marathon

Race Date

Jun 27, 2026

Location

Paramus, NJ

Runner Favorite80

The Experience

Flat and Fast Half Marathon in Bergen County NJ.  The Racefaster Half Marathon is Bergen County’s premier long-distance race—built for speed. Whether you’re running your first half or chasing a personal best, our flat and fast course sets you up for success. Experience a scenic route, high-energy atmosphere, finisher medals, and live tracking so your supporters can follow you in real time.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

Long Sleeve Shirt

Start Location

Paramus, Paramus, NJ, 07652

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

NJ17020LMB · Racefaster Half Marathon

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

Quality Score

Runner Favorite80
Methodology
Heritage18/20

9 years running

Size14/15

~737 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

21% returning runners

Course & details13/15

USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw7/10

runners from 14 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:17:06

Weather0/10

typical high 86°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

67°

Afternoon (High)

86°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

68%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 3,307 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

3,307

Median time

2:06:47

Latest turnout

392

States

31

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:003:35

Turnout by year

20182025

'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
See full results

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Race Photos

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