For the 17th consecutive year, runners will converge on Jersey City to compete in the Newport Liberty Half Marathon. Over 1500 runners will vie for prize money and awards in the half marathon which serves as the USATF-NJ Championship for open and masters, men and women.

With its close proximity to Bergen County, exceptional course, and outstanding amenities, this Hudson County classic is a popular New York City Marathon tune-up for many Bergen area runners. This year's run will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2010. The half marathon course offers breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. Amenities include mile clocks, water and energy drink stations, the Newport Liberty Half t-shirt, refreshments, a DJ and random prizes.

Register online at www.newporthalfmarathon.com.

NUTS & BOLTS

DATE: Sunday, September 26, 2010

START TIME: Registration - 6:30 am Half Marathon - 8:30 am Half Marathon Awards - 11:00 am

DISTANCE: Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)

INFO: 908-902-8587 mzrace@oymp.net

LOCATION: Newport Town Square Jersey City, New Jersey (Hudson County)

COURSE: USATF certified. Flat and fast. City streets and Liberty State Park (Half Marathon). Aid stations, mile clocks. USATF-NJ NBGP: Half Marathon - 700 Points

DIRECTIONS: NYC Residents and All Other Runners Near a PATH Station: Save time and trouble. Take the PATH train to the Pavonia/Newport station. Exit onto Town Square Place and walk east to Newport Town Square. Follow race site signs. From NYC/Holland Tunnel: Take the Holland Tunnel into New Jersey; stay in far LEFT lane and go to 4th traffic light, following “Holland Tunnel and Local” signs. At 4th traffic light (“Left Lane Must Turn Left;” Sunoco Station on far right; DO NOT take ramp to Route 1-9, (Turnpike), make LEFT onto Jersey Ave. Continue straight through traffic light (12th St.). Immediately bear LEFT onto 11th St. Viaduct, which becomes Newport Parkway. DO NOT take “Newport Centre Mall Parking” exit ramp. Continue straight down viaduct, past “Mall Drive East,” and enter 6-story parking garage on your RIGHT, just before Light Rail overpass. From Route 3 or Lincoln Tunnel: Exit onto Route 1&9 South (Tonnelle Ave.). Follow signs to Holland Tunnel/Newport. Make RIGHT at light onto Jersey Ave. and immediately bear LEFT onto 11th St. Viaduct, which becomes Newport Parkway. DO NOT take “Newport Centre Mall Parking” exit ramp. Continue straight down viaduct, past “Mall Drive East,” and enter 6-story parking garage on your RIGHT, just before Light Rail overpass. From I-78 or NJ Turnpike: Take NJ Turnpike to Exit 14C - Holland Tunnel. After going through the exit 14C tollbooth, DO NOT TAKE the “Liberty State Park” or “Jersey City-Columbus Drive” exits. Continue straight for “Holland Tunnel.” At first traffic light at bottom of ramp, turn RIGHT onto Jersey Ave. Immediately bear LEFT onto 11th St. Viaduct, which becomes Newport Parkway. DO NOT take “Newport Centre Mall Parking” exit ramp. Continue straight down viaduct, past “Mall Drive East,” and enter 6-story parking garage on your RIGHT, just before Light Rail overpass. From Routes 1 & 9 (Pulaski Skyway): Proceed east on Pulaski Skyway toward the Holland Tunnel. Follow Route 3 directions above.

FROM PARKING DECK TO REGISTRATION: Exit parking garage onto Washington Boulevard. Cross Washington Boulevard to east side of the street, walk south towards Town Square Place and turn LEFT. Go straight to Newport Town Square. Follow signs to Registration.

RACE DIRECTOR: Dan Brannen, Mark Zenobia RESULTS: www.compuscore.com

AGE GROUPS: 5 Years

WHO BENEFITS? Since 1994, the Jersey City Medical Center and its causes have been the beneficiary of the Newport Liberty Half Marathon.

WHAT’S SO SPECIAL? Spectacular Views USATF-NJ Half Marathon Championship $3,000 in Prize Money Newport Liberty Tee Refreshments DJ Random Prizes