Event Description
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 inaugural Valentine's running event to support an incredible non-profit organization, Sustainable Jersey City.
We’ve created an unforgettable, certified, 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!
Location
1 Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ 07304 (Water Fountain)
Course
(Half) 4 loops of a 3.27 mile course.
(10K) 2 loops of a 1.55 mile course
(5K) 1 loops of a 1.55 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!
**Pictures and video will be uploaded the day of the event
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 ribbon
Awards/Plaques for Top 3 overall Male and Female (All distances)
Half Distance - Awards/Plaques for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 14- 19, 20-24 until 75-79
10K & 5K - Awards/Plaques for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39 until 70 & Over.
Photographs and finisher's video provided on day of the event.
Food & Beverages
Post Race bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly, and peanut butter.
Event details and schedule
Please always check our website: http://www.citytri.com for updates.
Race Day Packet Pick-up: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
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Bring picture I.D.
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You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it.
Baggage Check-in: 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m
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Your bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.
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You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from the secure area.
Race Start: 9:30 a.m.
Preliminary Results: posted at around 10:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Post Race Celebration! Bagels, fruits, and drinks!
