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New Jersey has 5 active marathons this year. Races are most common in October, May, and April. Course terrain for these courses is most often very flat or mostly flat. Typical race day temperatures range from 42°F to 70°F.
Popular races include the Jersey City Marathon, Atlantic City Marathon, and Zip Code 07662 Marathon. 5 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Jersey City Marathon — 16.2% BQ and Atlantic City Marathon — 6.1% BQ.
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Jersey City MarathonJersey City, NJ04/19/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 2,995 Finishers |
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Three Days at the Fair Marathon (Spring)Augusta, NJ05/17/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 38 Finishers |
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Zip Code 07662 MarathonRochelle Park, NJ06/13/2026 | ![]() Very Flat![]() 45 Finishers |
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NJ Trail Series One Day MarathonAugusta, NJ10/03/2026 | ![]() Very Flat![]() 13 Finishers |
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Atlantic City MarathonAtlantic City, NJ10/18/2026 | ![]() Very Flat![]() 1,030 Finishers |
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