Palisades Half Marathon + Trail Run

The Palisades Half Marathon and Trail Run are back for 2026! Early Bird registration for the Palisades Half is now open. Both races will take place on Sunday, September 27th. Join for a stunning 13.1 mile paved run over 1200 ft of elevation along the Palisades ridge, or experience the rugged cliffs with a shorter mixed-terrain through the rocky cliff. Registration for the Trail Run will be opening in summer 2026 and finalized race routes for both events will be released within the coming months.    The Palisades Half and Trail run will take place in Fort Lee, NJ. Car parking will be available but limited to reservations made through the runsignup registration portal. Regular shuttle services between uptown Manhattan and Fort Lee, NJ will be available before and throughout the event, with free bicycle parking and bag check on site as well.    Registration includes a free t-shirt and finish medal. All proceeds benefit the Palisades Parks Conservancy and the network of 29 parks and histor