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Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run
Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run is a half marathon and 5K event held in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 3, 2027. About 343 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 3, 2027
- Location
- Fort Lee, NJ
- Field size
- ~343 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 3, 2027
- Location
- Fort Lee, New Jersey
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 343 runners
- Course
- Rolling, hilly along the Palisades ridge; ~1,430 ft elevation gain per organizer (USATF certified)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- palisadesparks.org
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 1430 ft gain, 1430 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 61°F at the start, 79% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run
The Palisades Half Marathon and Trail Run are back for 2026! Both races will take place on Sunday, September 27th. Registration for both the Palisades Half Marathon and 6K Trail Run are now open. Join for a stunning 13.1 mile paved run over 1200 ft of elevation along the Palisades ridge. The newly updated USATF certified Half Marathon course is forthcoming! While the route for the 6K Trail Run is still pending, this event promises an adventure touring the rocky cliffs of the Palisades with a mi…
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Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run: common questions
- When is the Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 3, 2027.
- Where is the Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run held?
- In Fort Lee, New Jersey.
- What distances does the Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run?
- About 343 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run?
- Loop course; Road surface; 1430 ft gain, 1430 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run?
- about 61°F at the start, 79% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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