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Jersey Shore Half Marathon

October 4, 2026 · 8:00 AMHighlands, NJ, United States
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Race Day

59°F

61–70°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

66ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

4/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Shore Athletic Club’s Jersey Shore Half Marathon follows a flat two-loop course at Sandy Hook in Gateway National Recreation Area. The 2026 in-person event is full; a virtual option remains available. The organizer also offers a two-mile run.

Official results — 2026

Questions about the Jersey Shore Half Marathon 2026

When is the Jersey Shore Half Marathon 2026?

This edition ran on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The 2027 date is to be confirmed.

Where is the Jersey Shore Half Marathon?

Highlands, NJ, United States.

What is the Jersey Shore Half Marathon elevation gain?

20 m (66 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Jersey Shore Half Marathon course like?

It passes Sandy Hook, Gateway National Recreation Area.

What is the weather like at the Jersey Shore Half Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 16–21 °C (61–70 °F). Feels cool.

Where are the Jersey Shore Half Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

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