Palisades Half Marathon

  • Date Sun 21st September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Fort Lee, New Jersey
  • Price $80.25
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for the Palisades Half Marathon, returning for its second year on Sunday, September 21st, 2025! This exhilarating event takes place in the scenic Fort Lee, Bergen, and features a challenging 13.1-mile course that ascends over 1600 feet along the breathtaking Palisades Cliffs. Whether you're an avid runner looking to train for fall marathons or simply want to soak in the stunning vistas, this race promises an unforgettable experience filled with natural beauty and personal achievement.

Starting at the Ross Dock Picnic Area in the Palisades Interstate Park, participants can enjoy convenient car and bike parking, along with shuttle services from Uptown Manhattan to the start/finish line. By joining this remarkable event, you’ll also be supporting the Palisades Parks Conservancy, contributing to the preservation of the beautiful network of parks and historic sites stretching from the George Washington Bridge to the Catskill Mountains. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to challenge yourself and embrace the great outdoors!

Organiser's Description

THE PALISADES HALF MARATHON IS BACK FOR ITS SECOND YEAR! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR 2025 RACE, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST. JOIN US FOR A STUNNING 13.1 MILE RUN OVER 1600 FT OF ELEVATION CHANGE ALONG THE MAJESTIC PALISADES CLIFFS. WHETHER YOU ARE JOINING FOR THE VISTA VIEWS OR FALL MARATHON TRAINING, THIS RACE GUARANTEES SERIOUS CHALLENGE AND BREATHTAKING REWARD IN EQUAL MEASURE!

THE RACE WILL BEGIN AT ROSS DOCK PICNIC AREA LOCATED IN THE PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK IN FORT LEE, NJ. CAR AND BIKE PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE ALONG WITH REGULAR SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES BETWEEN UPTOWN MANHATTAN AND THE START/FINISH LINE. SHUTTLE BUS SEATS CAN BE RESERVED DURING REGISTRATION AND THROUGH YOUR RUNSIGNUP ACCOUNT.

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE PALISADES PARKS CONSERVANCY AND THE NETWORK OF 29 PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES THAT WE SERVE, FROM THE GW BRIDGE TO THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.



CANCELATION, REFUND & TRANSFER POLICY

ALL REGISTRATION FEES FOR THIS RACE ARE PUT DIRECTLY TOWARD THE PALISADES PARKS CONSERVANCY NONPROFIT'S WORK OF PROTECTING, PRESERVING, AND ENHANCING THE PALISADES PARKS. AT THIS TIME, WE CANNOT OFFER REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS. WE UNDERSTAND THAT INJURIES, EMERGENCIES, AND OBLIGATIONS CAN COME UP. IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE RACE, YOU MAY REACH OUT TO [email protected] TO TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION TO ANOTHER PERSON WHO CAN RUN IN YOUR PLACE.



THE EVENT WILL GO ON RAIN OR SHINE, IN THE EVENT OF EXTREME INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE RACE WILL BE CANCELED AND ALL REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE CONVERTED TO DONATIONS TO SUPPORT THE PALISADES PARKS PRESERVATION WORK. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SMALL ORGANIZATION!



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Races

  • 2025 Palisades Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $80.25

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Location

Ross Dock Picnic Area, Fort Lee, 07024, NJ, United States

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