{"id":1116,"date":"2022-10-31T15:47:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T12:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.runzy-run.com\/blog\/?p=1116"},"modified":"2022-12-23T14:51:05","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T11:51:05","slug":"top-4-running-races-in-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runzy.com\/blog\/top-4-running-races-in-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 Running Races in New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are not many marathons in New Jersey, but in this blog post, we look in detail at the main ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. FallApple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sep 10, 2022 &#8211; Saturday<br>50M, 50K, 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K trail run<br>South Orange, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/Events\/NJ\/SouthOrange\/FallApple\">FallApple<\/a> course goes through fire roads, single track, and pavement at South Mountain Reservation. It is one of the best races in NJ and is designed to be fast and fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In early September, the course should be dry and good for running. Every 3 miles, you will find aid stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Course map <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/njtrailseries\/fallapple\">here<\/a>.<br>5K Event<br>You\u2019ll find aid stations at the beginning and at the end of the run.<br>Start Time: 10:00 am EDT<br>End Time: 7:00 pm EDT<br>Price: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee<br>Registration: Price increases to $45.00 after August 31, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10K Event<br>Every 3 miles, you will have access to aid.<br>Start Time: 9:30 am EDT<br>End Time: 7:00 pm EDT<br>Price: $55.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee<br>Registration: Price increases to $65.00 after August 31, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13.1M Event&nbsp;<br>Every 3 miles, you will have access to aid.<br>Start Time: 9:00 am EDT<br>End Time: 7:00 pm EDT<br>Price: $65.00 Race Fee + $4.90 SignUp Fee<br>Registration: Price increases to $75.00 after August 31, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marathon&nbsp;<br>Every 3 miles, you will find aid stations.<br>Start Time: 8:30 am EDT<br>End Time: 7:00 pm EDT<br>Price: $85.00 Race Fee + $6.10 SignUp Fee<br>Registration: Price increases to $95.00 after August 31, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50K Event<br>Every 3 miles, you will find aid stations.<br>Start Time: 7:30 am EDT<br>End Time: 7:00 pm EDT<br>Price: $95.00 Race Fee + $6.70 SignUp Fee<br>Registration: Price increases to $105.00 after August 31, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50M Event<br>Every 3 miles, you will find aid stations.<br>Start Time: 7:00 am EDT<br>End Time: 7:00 pm EDT<br>Price: $105.00 Race Fee + $7.30 SignUp Fee<br>Registration: Price increases to $115.00 after August 31, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. NJ Trail Series One Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oct 6, 2022 &#8211; Thursday<br>24H, 12H, 6H, 50K, 26.2M run<br>Oct 7, 2022 &#8211; Friday<br>12H, 6H, 50K, 26.2M run<br>Augusta, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/njtrailseries\/oneday\">NJ Trail Series One Day<\/a> is a certified&nbsp; NJ13501JHP, NJ13502JHP, NJ13503JHP 1.000 mile flat loop on pavement and crushed gravel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certified Marathon Course (NJ13502JHP) Boston Qualifier<br>Certified 50K Course (NJ13503JHP)<br>Certified 50 Mile Time &#8211; will be exactly 50 laps<br>Certified 100 Mile Time &#8211; will be exactly 100 laps<br>IAU Bronze Label<br>USATF Sanctioned evenLit course at night<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This NJ running race is tracked using the MYLaps ProChip &amp; scoring system. When the runner crosses over the mat to mark a \u201csplit,\u201d the system will record it. Each split is equal to one lap.&nbsp; Only completed laps counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacers are not allowed.&nbsp; The course is very runnable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any two or more registered runners can run together as they will be using the same course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aid station will work from 9:00 am on Thursday through Sunday morning and include&nbsp; running cooks who will prepare food that will keep you full of energy. Vegan options are also available. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. Atlantic City Marathon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oct 22, 2022 &#8211; Saturday<br>10K, 5K run<br>Oct 23, 2022 &#8211; Sunday<br>26.2M, 13.1M run<br>Atlantic City, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acraceseries.com\/\">The Atlantic City Marathon<\/a> was founded in 1958 and is the third oldest marathon in the United States. Besides the marathon, runners will also have the option to run one of the best half marathons in New Jersey, a 10k or a 5k.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletes will run through Absecon Island and the cities of Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, and Longport. The course will provide scenic views for every runner from Boardwalk Casinos to the Marina District and beach towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The marathon is a USATF Certified Boston Qualifier, and the event historically takes place each year in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also (RRCA) State Championship Event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All runners can enjoy drinking beer at the Finish Line Beer Garden at Harry\u2019s Oyster Bar featuring the Double Nickel Brewing Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Double Nickel Brewing Company Finish Line Beer Garden will offer tasty free food and live music throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>4. Cape May Marathon Weekend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>5K, Relay, Half Marathon<br>Fri October 28 &#8211; Sat October 29, 2022<br>Cape May, NJ<br>Spooky Fast &amp; Fun Run<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/NJ\/CapeMay\/CapeMayHallowedHalf\">Cape May Hallowed Half Marathon Weekend<\/a> is a spectacular race with all the spooky spirit of Halloween! This run is the perfect option whether you&#8217;re looking to hit a new goal in a half marathon or just have fun with friends doing a 5K in New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5K &#8211; October 28, 2022, running event starts at 7:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13.1 &amp; Relay &#8211; October 29, 2022 race starts at 7:30 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration will take place in 4 waves, with 250 registrations per wave.&nbsp; Wave 1 will open at 6 am on November 1, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletes need to pass the halfway point by 1:45:00 and finish by 3:30:00 (16:01\/mile). Those runners who don\u2019t make it on time will be picked up by an official race vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Halloween Awards Party is planned after the race. The top 3 males\/females, top 3 Master\u2019s males\/females, top 3 age group runners (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above), and top 3 relay teams will be awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half marathon and relay runners receive a pint glass and a race shirt. All finishers receive a race medal.&nbsp; 5K Runners will receive a race shirt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are not many marathons in New Jersey, but in this blog post, we look in detail at the main ones. 1. FallApple Sep 10, 2022 &#8211; Saturday50M, 50K, 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K trail runSouth Orange, NJ The FallApple course goes through fire roads, single track, and pavement at South Mountain Reservation. 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Finally, at age 33, after a co-worker convinced him to try crossfit, he got back to working out and being active. Greg did crossfit for 5 years and ran occasionally to supplement his workouts. As his distances grew longer, a friend inspired him to run a half marathon, which they did together on his 37th birthday. He felt amazing after the run - and it was this feeling that he became addicted to and began thinking about training for a full marathon. As the months went by, he was inspired by an opposition Russian politician Evgeniy Royzman who talked about his marathon training in his weekly youtube posts, as well as by a Boston-based venture capitalists, Semyon Dukach, founder of One Way Ventures, who trained for and ran several marathons that year. Finally, in November of 2018, Greg partnered with Joe McConkey, a head trainer at Boston Running Center, and began training for his first marathon. Greg ran his first marathon in Newport in April. The race was major struggle, as he started out too fast and quickly realized that he was not ready for the amount of hills that comprised the course. But, after stopping several times, he nevertheless finished in exactly 4 hours which was his goal. The experience inspired him to continue to train and he ran his second marathon later that year in Liston, Portugal in a much faster 3 hours and 36 minutes. This race was along the beautiful Portugal coast, stretching from Cascais to Lisbon, and Greg was once again inspired to continue to train with the goal of running the Boston marathon next. Based on his age, the minimum qualifying time is 3:10, but given how many applicants typically apply he will need at least a 3:05 finish time to qualify. He continued to train for another 2 years and improved his time to 3 hours and 21 minutes in Albany, NY in October 2021. He also ran a half marathon in Maine in May 2022 and another full marathon in Biloxi, Mississippi in December 2022. All throughout his journey as a runner, Greg struggled to find his next race. Every time started looking, he found himself combing through dozens of websites and spending hours trying to figure out which races fit his location and time criteria, while also being interesting and relatively easy to run. In early 2022, fed up with this problem, Greg decided to build and launch Runzy so that runners like him could easily find the perfect race for them to run next. 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