New Jersey's Oceanfront Half Marathon
Run New Jersey's oceanfront half marathon. With over 8 miles of Boardwalk running, the April Fools Half Marathon offers a shared start and finish line and fast, flat course along the Atlantic Ocean. If you're looking for a spring half marathon, look no further! All race distances include a custom finisher medal and technical shirt.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
AmeriHealth NJ April Fools Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) Start Time: 8 am
8K Start Time: 8:30 am
Top Finisher Awards: 10 am at Margaritaville
Age Group and Costume Awards: 11 am at Margaritaville
Bag Check: 7:30 – 12 pm On the Boardwalk in front of Landshark Bar and Grill Entrance
Packet Pick Up
Date: TBD
Dick's Sporting Goods
2130 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
*Race Bib & Bag Only. Shirts will be mailed.
IN-STORE COUPON
Saturday, April 11
12 - 6 pm
TBD
1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Sunday, April 12
Race Morning Pick Up
6 - 7 am
TBD
1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Advanced Registration Required. If you are not registered for this option, your packet will not be available on race morning.
Runners are welcome to pick up for other runners with a copy of their confirmation page with QR code.
Show Your Bib
Visit Atlantic City and our Marketing Partners would like to welcome you to Atlantic City by offering the following promotions. Show your race bib at these locations to receive special runner discounts!
Free Beer
All runners ages 21 and over receive a beer ticket for one FREE beer at Margaritaville located on the Boardwalk at the finish line inside Resorts Casino Hotel.
ELITE QUALIFYING STANDARDS
Half Marathon Time Standards: Men Sub 1:15, Women Sub 1:28
Elite requests must be submitted by March 1.
AWARDS
MALE
1st 8K 200.00
2nd 8K 100.00
3rd 8K 50.00
FEMALE
1st 8K 200.00
2nd 8K 100.00
3rd 8K 50.00
MALE
1st 13.1 Mile 500.00
2nd 13.1 Mile 350.00
3rd 13.1 Mile 200.00
FEMALE
1st 13.1 Mile 500.00
2nd 13.1 Mile 350.00
3rd 13.1 Mile 200.00
