Palisades Half Marathon + 6K Trail Run
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Fort Lee, New Jersey
- Price $59.80 - $102.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Palisades Half Marathon and 6K Trail Run, happening on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the scenic Fort Lee, Bergen! This exciting event features a stunning 13.1-mile paved course that showcases breathtaking views along the Palisades Ridge, with a challenging elevation gain of over 1200 feet. Runners can also enjoy the thrill of the 6K Trail Run, which promises a unique adventure through the rocky cliffs of the Palisades on a mixed-terrain route.
Registration is now open, and all participants will receive a free t-shirt and a finisher medal to commemorate their achievement. This year, the event not only promotes fitness and camaraderie but also supports the Palisades Parks Conservancy, ensuring the preservation of the beautiful state parks and historic sites from the George Washington Bridge to the Catskill Mountains. With ample parking, shuttle services from Uptown Manhattan, and on-site bicycle parking and bag check, everything is set for an unforgettable day. Join us for this extraordinary race day and be part of a community dedicated to health, adventure, and environmental stewardship!
Registration is now open, and all participants will receive a free t-shirt and a finisher medal to commemorate their achievement. This year, the event not only promotes fitness and camaraderie but also supports the Palisades Parks Conservancy, ensuring the preservation of the beautiful state parks and historic sites from the George Washington Bridge to the Catskill Mountains. With ample parking, shuttle services from Uptown Manhattan, and on-site bicycle parking and bag check, everything is set for an unforgettable day. Join us for this extraordinary race day and be part of a community dedicated to health, adventure, and environmental stewardship!
Organiser's Description
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 MIXED-TERRAIN RUN.
THE PALISADES HALF AND 6K TRAIL RUN WILL BOTH TAKE PLACE IN FORT LEE, NJ. CAR PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE WITH INFORMATION DETAILS FORTHCOMING. REGULAR SHUTTLE SERVICES BETWEEN UPTOWN MANHATTAN AND FORT LEE, NJ WILL BE ONGOING BEFORE AND THROUGHOUT THE EVENT, WITH FREE BICYCLE PARKING AND BAG CHECK ON SITE AS WELL. REGISTRATION FOR EITHER RACE INCLUDES A FREE T-SHIRT AND FINISH MEDAL.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE PALISADES PARKS CONSERVANCY AND THE NETWORK OF 29 STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES THAT WE SERVE, FROM THE GW BRIDGE TO THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.
VOLUNTEERS
We are actively recruiting volunteers for race day. Our volunteer crews help the race run smoothly by supporting check-in, running water stations, and providing guidance along the course. If you wish to volunteer on race day, please reach out to race@palisadesparks.org.
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 race@palisadesparks.org 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!
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 MIXED-TERRAIN RUN.
THE PALISADES HALF AND 6K TRAIL RUN WILL BOTH TAKE PLACE IN FORT LEE, NJ. CAR PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE WITH INFORMATION DETAILS FORTHCOMING. REGULAR SHUTTLE SERVICES BETWEEN UPTOWN MANHATTAN AND FORT LEE, NJ WILL BE ONGOING BEFORE AND THROUGHOUT THE EVENT, WITH FREE BICYCLE PARKING AND BAG CHECK ON SITE AS WELL. REGISTRATION FOR EITHER RACE INCLUDES A FREE T-SHIRT AND FINISH MEDAL.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE PALISADES PARKS CONSERVANCY AND THE NETWORK OF 29 STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES THAT WE SERVE, FROM THE GW BRIDGE TO THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.
VOLUNTEERS
We are actively recruiting volunteers for race day. Our volunteer crews help the race run smoothly by supporting check-in, running water stations, and providing guidance along the course. If you wish to volunteer on race day, please reach out to race@palisadesparks.org.
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 race@palisadesparks.org 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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