Jersey City Marathon fueling plan
Where every Jersey City Marathon water and gel station falls at your pace, plus a carb and sodium plan built for your finish time.
Course route from organiser maps and OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Map tiles by Esri. Check the official course before race day.
Jersey City Marathon
Sunday 18 April, 7:00 start
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Aid stations
- 11, all with water
- Gels on the course
- Mile 17.9
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General guidance for healthy adults, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian if you have a health condition, take medicines or have special dietary needs. Caffeine advice is for healthy adults only. EFSA's safe limit is 200 mg in one dose and 400 mg in a day.
Every Jersey City Marathon aid station, and when you reach it
Time on the clock from your start, at an even pace. The orange dot marks the gel station.
| Distance | What is there | 3:30 finish | 4:00 finish | 4:30 finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile 2.9 (4.6 km) | Pacific Ave at Ash St | 0:23 | 0:26 | 0:29 |
| Mile 4.9 (7.9 km) | Johnston Ave near Pine St | 0:39 | 0:45 | 0:50 |
| Mile 7.3 (11.8 km) | Caven Point Rd at Chapel Ave | 0:59 | 1:07 | 1:16 |
| Mile 9.1 (14.6 km) | Garfield Ave near Bayside Park | 1:13 | 1:23 | 1:33 |
| Mile 11.1 (17.9 km) | Grand St at Merseles St | 1:29 | 1:42 | 1:55 |
| Mile 13.8 (22.2 km) | Grove St between 18th and 16th St | 1:50 | 2:06 | 2:22 |
| Mile 16.4 (26.4 km) | 8th St near Jersey Ave | 2:11 | 2:30 | 2:49 |
| Mile 17.9 (28.9 km) | Grand St at Merseles St - Gels | 2:24 | 2:44 | 3:05 |
| Mile 20.1 (32.4 km) | Garfield Ave near Chapel Ave | 2:41 | 3:04 | 3:27 |
| Mile 22 (35.4 km) | Caven Point Rd at Chapel Ave | 2:56 | 3:21 | 3:46 |
| Mile 24.3 (39 km) | Jersey Ave near Aetna St | 3:14 | 3:42 | 4:10 |
From the organizer's published course information. Check the runner information again in race week.
Sample plans for three finish times
Built for a 70 kg runner in mild weather with Maurten Gel 100 (25 g) and water at the aid stations. Pick how much carbohydrate you want to aim for. Your own plan changes with your weight, gel and the weather.
A middle target most runners can train up to.
3:30 finish
8:01 per mile
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 7 gels, first at 0:23 (Mile 2.9 (4.6 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
4:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 8 gels, first at 0:26 (Mile 2.9 (4.6 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
4:30 finish
10:18 per mile
- 50 g carbs per hour
- 9 gels, first at 0:29 (Mile 2.9 (4.6 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
3:30 finish
8:01 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 10 gels, first at 0:23 (Mile 2.9 (4.6 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
4:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 11 gels, first at 0:26 (Mile 2.9 (4.6 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
4:30 finish
10:18 per mile
- 75 g carbs per hour
- 13 gels, first at 0:15 (Mile 1.4 (2.3 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
3:30 finish
8:01 per mile
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 13 gels, first at 0:23 (Mile 2.9 (4.6 km))
- 600 to 900 ml fluid per hour
4:00 finish
9:09 per mile
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 15 gels, first at 0:16 (Mile 1.7 (2.8 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
4:30 finish
10:18 per mile
- 100 g carbs per hour
- 17 gels, first at 0:16 (Mile 1.6 (2.5 km))
- 600 to 800 ml fluid per hour
Race-day facts
- Date
- Sunday, 18 April 2027
- Start
- 7:00
- Distance
- 26.2 miles (42.2 km)
- Time limit
- 6 h 30 min
Jersey City Marathon fueling FAQ
Where are the water stations on the Jersey City Marathon?
There are 11 aid stations and all of them have water: at Mile 2.9 (4.6 km), Mile 4.9 (7.9 km), Mile 7.3 (11.8 km), Mile 9.1 (14.6 km), Mile 11.1 (17.9 km), Mile 13.8 (22.2 km), Mile 16.4 (26.4 km), Mile 17.9 (28.9 km), Mile 20.1 (32.4 km), Mile 22 (35.4 km) and Mile 24.3 (39 km).
Are there gels on the Jersey City Marathon course?
Yes, the organizer lists gels at Mile 17.9 (28.9 km). Carry your own as well, so your plan does not depend on a single table.
When does the Jersey City Marathon start?
The race is on Sunday, 18 April 2027, starting at 7:00 local time. Check the organizer's runner information in race week, since wave times can change.
How many gels do I need for the Jersey City Marathon?
It depends on your finish time and how much carbohydrate you have practised taking. At a steady target, a 4:00 finish uses about 11 gels of 25 g, or 75 g of carbs per hour. Enter your own pace, weight and gel in the calculator to get your number.