Skip to main content
Run Vibes
Browse races
Crossroads Half Marathon logo

Crossroads Half Marathon

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Metuchen, NJ
691-707 Middlesex Ave, Greenway Park, 08840
Featured distance
13.1 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run a fast and flat half marathon on the picturesque Middlesex Greenway in Metuchen, NJ, with professional timing and finisher medals.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the 7th annual Crossroads Half Marathon in Metuchen, NJ, for a welcoming race experience on a fast and relatively flat course. Held on the picturesque Middlesex Greenway, this event offers a paved, tree-lined trail, perfect for setting a personal best or enjoying a steady pace. All finishers receive a medal, and top male and female runners are recognized. Enjoy a well-supported course with water stations and professional timing.

What to expect

  • Expect a smooth run on the paved, tree-lined Middlesex Greenway.
  • Enjoy a fast and relatively flat course, ideal for personal bests.
  • Receive a finisher's medal and benefit from professional timing.

Standout details

  • Fast and relatively flat course
  • Paved, tree-lined Middlesex Greenway
  • Finisher's medal for all
  • Professional timing by Compuscore

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Rolling road course, longer distance

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • —
From the organizer

Please join us for the 7th annual  Crossroads Half Marathon race on a fast and relatively flat course.

Event: Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 8 a.m. Crossroads Half Marathon hosted by Crossroads Running Club

Cost: $14.99 - $20.26

$14.99 ( Early Bird Special: January 2 – February 14/Valentine’s Day)

$20.26 ( Last chance for us procrastinators: February 15 – April 1) or whenever we reach the capacity.

THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Course Description: The course runs on the Middlesex Greenway, a picturesque open space resource within the communities of Metuchen, Edison, and Woodbridge. Situated on a historic portion of Lehigh Valley rail corridor. It is a 3.6 mile long and 10-foot wide, paved asphalt tree-lined trail. The course will be marked. We will also have a copy of the course map posted in the Start area.

Schedule of events: 7:50 am National Anthem 7:55 Pre-race instructions 8:00 am Start of Crossroads Half Marathon

Timing: Timing will be provided by Compuscore , a premier race timer in the area.

Race Cutoff time: You must complete the 13.1 miles in 3 hours, or approximately 13:40 minutes per mile.

Course Support: Water will be available at the Start/Finish area and around miles 2.9 and 4.3. Water and Refreshments will be available in the Start / Finish area.

Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female.  Finisher's Medal to all the runners .

Amenities: Free parking and Portable Toilets are available on-site.

Misc. Info: The Middlesex Greenway is free of vehicular traffic and the use of headphones is permitted. However, several crossing points are open to vehicular traffic, including the Middlesex CR-514. Always be aware of your surroundings. If you have COVID-19 or any variants of COVID or related symptoms, please be considerate to others and STAY HOME.

Also in this area

Similar vibe nearby

Races nearby with a similar atmosphere.

Easier options nearby

Lower-difficulty races in the same state.

More demanding options nearby

Higher-difficulty races in the same state.