Marathons in New Jersey

New Jersey is home to 2 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Atlantic City and Jersey City. Jersey City Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 2,313 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States🇺🇸

Atlantic City Marathon

The Atlantic City Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each October on a boardwalk and coastal road in Atlantic City, United States. It is one of the oldest marathons in the United States and still leans into classic resort-city character. The course passes the boardwalk, marina districts, and long seaside stretches beside casinos and beaches. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States🇺🇸

Jersey City Marathon

The Jersey City Marathon draws approximately 2,313 finishers each April on an urban road in Jersey City, United States. It is one of the fastest spring marathons in the Northeast because the profile stays flat almost all day. The course passes Exchange Place, Liberty State Park, and long Hudson River stretches with skyline views toward Lower Manhattan. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

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New York, New York, United States🇺🇸· 77 km awayWorld Marathon Major

New York City Marathon

The TCS New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world, taking runners through all five boroughs — Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan. The course crosses five bridges and finishes in Central Park, delivering an unmatched big-city marathon experience.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States🇺🇸· 78 km away

Philadelphia Marathon

The Philadelphia Marathon draws approximately 5,500 finishers on an urban road in Philadelphia, United States. The course starts and finishes at the Philadelphia Museum of Art — the 'Rocky Steps'. The route passes Independence Hall, the Schuylkill River trail, and Boathouse Row. Mostly flat along the river with gentle undulations.

Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States🇺🇸· 193 km away

Steamtown Marathon

The Steamtown Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on a net-downhill point-to-point from Forest City to downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania. The course descends through the Pocono foothills and Lackawanna Valley on scenic country roads with autumn foliage. October's peak Pennsylvania colour and the fast descent make it a popular Boston-qualifier in the Anthracite Coal Region.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Baltimore, Maryland, United States🇺🇸· 219 km away

Baltimore Running Festival Marathon

The Baltimore Running Festival Marathon draws approximately 1,625 finishers each October through Charm City on the Chesapeake Bay. The course passes Fort McHenry (birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner), the Inner Harbor, and Johns Hopkins University on rolling Mid-Atlantic terrain. October's crisp Baltimore autumn and the harbour-city scenery make it Maryland's premier marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 24 October 2026

Hartford, Connecticut, United States🇺🇸· 232 km away

Hartford Marathon

The Hartford Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each October through Connecticut's capital on the Connecticut River. The course passes the State Capitol's gold dome, Bushnell Park, and the riverfront trails on flat New England terrain. October's crisp Connecticut autumn and the USATF-certified fast course make it New England's premier fall marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 10 October 2026