Friday, September 13, 2013

20th Annual Newport Liberty Half Marathon on Sunday, September 22, 2013

The 20th annual Newport Liberty Half Marathon is next weekend!

It will take place next Sunday, September 22nd at 8:30 am.

It is a great course that starts at Newport Town Square (next to the Newport PATH station), through downtown Jersey City, into Liberty State Park and along the waterfront where you can take in amazing views of NYC.

You can register for the race at www.newporthalfmarathon.com.

More information after the jump...


20th Annual Newport Liberty Half Marathon

When:

Sunday, September 22, 2013
8:30 a.m.

Where:

Newport Town Square
100 Town Square Place
Jersey City, NJ 07310

What:

Jersey City’s popular half marathon championship marks its 20th year! Recreational and elite runners from around the country can compete for $3,000 in prize money on a USA Track & Field- certified course that interweaves with Hudson River Waterfront Walkway from Newport to Liberty State Park. The open-air race, sponsored this year by DirectEdge, has been called the most beautiful course in the Tri-State area, complete with spectacular views of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Verrazano Bridge.

Winnings and records will be awarded immediately after, during the Post-Race Party with refreshments, a local DJ and several prize drawings for gift cards and event tickets.

Social Cause:

Proceeds are being donated to the Jersey City Medical Center, the area’s newest regional teaching hospital, proving the highest level of care for women, infants, and trauma and heart patients.

More Info:

For registration details visit www.newporthalfmarathon.com or call 201-665-4005

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