The Palisades Half and 6K Trail Run returned this year and was held on Saturday, October 3. The race was one of the Conservancy's biggest events yet with a combined registration of approximately 1,050 people, with 500 runners coming out to join us on our rain date. Runners ranging from ages 8 to 80 joined us from 18 states and 5 countries, including Germany, Ecuador, Brazil, and Costa Rica. Half Marathon runners climbed more than 1,100 feet, nearly two times the elevation of NYC and Boston Marathons in half the distance. Together, registered runners covered 10,295 miles through the stunning New Jersey Palisades Interstate Park.
Top finishers took home shoes from Hoka or FleetFeet, AllTrails memberships, and Nuataaq bottles. After the race, runners and their supporters enjoyed a beautiful day of Fall at the Ross Dock Finish Festival, enjoying bagels and fruit from In Thyme Catering, donuts from The Flaky Donut, chilled beers from Athletic Brewing Co., and delightful music from Mama Juke.
Photos: Wil Pierce, Jeffrey Jin
Race art by Kaitlin Brito
10/3 Course Maps: Half & 6K
Half Marathon Course Advisories
There are three water stations that half marathon runners hit once on the way out and once on the way back. These are located at 2.3 miles, 3.8 miles, 6 miles on the way out and at 8.15 miles, 10.2 miles, 11.7 miles on the way back.
Half Marathon runners will stay on the right side of the running lane to approach the first water station, while 6k runners will begin moving left towards their turnaround at that point.
Half Marathon runners should stay right as they encounter the second water station (3.8 miles) and will return on the other side of that loop on the way back.
At the turnaround (7.0 miles), runners make the first left after the fork and then another left to begin the return south (runners will not go around the entire circle at that junction.)
6K Race Course Advisories
There is only one water station, located right before the turnaround (around the 3.7km mark)
6k runners will begin to split to the left side of the cones approaching the water station:
6k runners that do not stop for water will continue on the left of the cones to the turnaround point and make a left U-turn to begin the return leg
6k runners stopping for water should go to the water station and then make their way back to the left lane, taking care to not obstruct half marathon runners that will continue straight in the right lane
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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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