Sun Apr 13 09:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon Set for Sunday Despite Recent Helicopter Crash

**JERSEY CITY, NJ (CBS New York) —** The third annual Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon, a 2026 Boston Marathon qualifier, is set to take place this Sunday, April 13th, 2025, despite a recent helicopter crash near the race route. The race, known for its fast and flat course, will start at 7 a.m. in Newport Center and finish at Newport Green. Runners are urged to arrive by 6 a.m., with bib pickup on race day opening at 5 a.m. Bag check will be available from 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m.

The marathon course will take runners through various Jersey City neighborhoods, offering spectators prime viewing locations near the start/finish lines and along Grand Street. The race organizers have not yet commented on whether the Thursday helicopter crash near the Hudson River will impact the event.

Extensive road closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. Sunday until approximately 3 p.m. Drivers are advised to avoid the affected areas and check for detailed closure information [link to details]. Parking restrictions are also in place beginning Friday.

Real-time race results will be available online Sunday [link to results], and spectators can track individual runners using the Race Joy app.

The marathon has a 15-minute-per-mile pace requirement. The Half Marathon finish line closes at 10:30 a.m., and the full Marathon finish line closes at 1:35 p.m. An interactive course map is available online [link to map].

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