City Challenge Race | Jersey City

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2026
City Challenge Race returns to Jersey City on September 12, 2026 with a fast 3-mile urban obstacle course featuring 20+ city-style obstacles, new finisher medals, professional chip timing, awards and free race photos.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
3-Mile Course

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City Challenge Race | Jersey City

City Challenge Race takes place in Jersey City on September 12, 2026. This is the 12th edition of the event and the only City Challenge event held that year. The venue is Colgate Clock Plaza at the foot of Essex Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302.

The event uses a fast 3-mile urban course with more than 20 city-style obstacles and explicitly no mud. The course layout emphasizes short, intense obstacles that test strength and endurance in an urban setting. The event setting includes a waterfront atmosphere.

Event services include new finisher medals, professional chip timing, awards for top overall finishers, and free race photos. Multiple wave starts are offered. Registration opens on December 2, 2025 and closes on March 15, 2026. Registration fees vary by wave and range from $50.00 to $60.00.

The description above summarizes the event format, location, and the main participant amenities provided on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

3 mi
3-Mile Course

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