Races Half marathon · Highlands, USA
Jersey Shore Half Marathon
Jersey Shore Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Highlands, USA, held each October. Two loops on the paved roads of Sandy Hook, a narrow strip between the Atlantic and Sandy Hook Bay. The organiser calls the course very flat and fast,. Early October on the coast is usually mild, with race-morning temperatures of 11 to 21°C and some sea breeze. Flat courses like Highlands's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Early October on the coast is usually mild, with race-morning temperatures of 11 to 21°C and some sea breeze.
Racing this course well
Two loops on the paved roads of Sandy Hook, a narrow strip between the Atlantic and Sandy Hook Bay. The organiser calls the course very flat and fast,.
Flat courses like Highlands's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From $80 for 2026, rising to $110 the day before and $125 on race day if spaces remain (2026 race)
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe 2026 in-person field was listed as full on the registration page, and the 2024 race reached its cap in August.
- Places
- 800 runners
Official Jersey Shore Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 08:00
- Time limit
- 3 hours
- Also on the day
- 2 mile
The course in numbers
Both laps cover the same flat stretch of Sandy Hook, with the course set between the ocean and the bay.
- Layout
- Loop
- Course status
- USATF certified
Worth knowing
- The race is part of the USATF New Jersey Grand Prix series.
- The 800-runner cap includes the 2 mile entrants.
Pick your goal for Highlands
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We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Jersey Shore Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Jersey Shore Half Marathon?
- It is held each October in Highlands, USA. Check the official Jersey Shore Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Jersey Shore Half Marathon course flat?
- Two loops on the paved roads of Sandy Hook, a narrow strip between the Atlantic and Sandy Hook Bay. The organiser calls the course very flat and fast,.
- How do I enter the Jersey Shore Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From $80 for 2026, rising to $110 the day before and $125 on race day if spaces remain (2026 race).
- Does the Jersey Shore Half Marathon sell out?
- Yes. The 2026 in-person field was listed as full on the registration page, and the 2024 race reached its cap in August.
- How should I train for the Jersey Shore Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Jersey Shore Half Marathon's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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