Location: Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ 07304
Activities: Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Map: View Lincoln Park on Google Maps
Description
Join Sustainable Jersey City for the 2026 JC Green Fall Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Sunday, October 4, at Lincoln Park in Jersey City.
Sustainable Jersey City has partnered with CityTri for this special fundraising event to raise awareness about respiratory health during National Healthy Lung Month in October. Jersey City has the highest asthma prevalence rate in Hudson County, and as a #HealthierJC partner, SJC is working to improve air-quality conditions in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Professional runners, casual runners, individuals, and groups are all welcome to participate in the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K and support a healthier Jersey City.
The event listing gives the official time as 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, while the event description invites participants to join from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Registration
Registration is now open through CityTri.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to lend a hand and cheer on the runners. Available volunteer roles include athlete and crowd support, awards assistance, food and beverage distribution, personal-item management, and race-day cleanup.
The general Sustainable JC volunteer shift is listed from 6:00 AM–12:00 PM. Volunteers must be at least nine years old and will receive additional instructions from the race director during the week of the event.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available at the following levels:
- Platinum Sponsor — $10,000
- Gold Sponsor — $5,000
- Silver Sponsor — $2,500
- Bronze Sponsor — $1,000
- Green Sponsor — $500
Depending on the sponsorship level, benefits may include social-media promotion, newsletter recognition, logo placement on event materials, race-day announcements, product discount promotion, and an event table or tent upon request.
The deadline to submit high-resolution logos and other brand materials for inclusion in race signage and collateral is September 8, 2026. Sponsorship forms may be emailed to devin.taylor@sustainablejc.org. Checks should be payable to Sustainable Jersey City and mailed to 223 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302.