Rock the River: Palisades Half Marathon, 5K, and 6K Trail Run

• 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles
• Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles

Half Marathon (USATF-NJ Certified)

The Rock the River Palisades Half Marathon is a challenging but rewarding race. Run along the historic Henry Hudson Drive—one of the nation's first recognized scenic roads—you'll continuously ascend and descend the cliffs. With an elevation change of over 1200 feet, this course may be tough, but the setting makes it more than worth it.

5K (USATF-NJ Certified)

The Rock the River Palisades 5K is another beautiful race, with an elevation change of just over 200 feet up and down. It starts level with the Hudson River and heads about halfway up the cliffs, then back down to Ross Dock.

6K Trail Run & Walk

The Rock the River Palisades 6K Trail Run & Walk is the newest addition to the race. In partnership with the NY-NJ Trail Conference, this component of Rock the River directly supports the preservation of the Palisades Cliffs. Walk, hike, or run the course along the beautiful Long Path up the cliffs, across the ridgeline, then back down to the river.

Highlights:

All races start and finishes at Ross Dock in Palisades Interstate Park, Fort Lee, NJ.

The beginning of the courses are uphill from the Hudson River up the Palisades on Henry Hudson Drive.

The 5-K and Trail Run are relatively flat in the middle of the course, with ascents and descents at the ends.

The Half marathon is a rolling course with steep climbs and descents throughout.

There are water stops at every mile and Port-A-Johns at mile 6

By Bus:

From NYC take either the 6:15 or 7:15 New Jersey Transit line 181 bus from the George Washington Bridge Bus Station to Fort Lee GWB Plaza West (the first stop). When you get off the bus you will walk to the shuttle bus pick-up at 1 Bridge Plaza in Fort Lee, NJ. The shuttle will take you to Ross Dock. Shuttles run from 7:00AM - 2:00PM.

By Car:

The best way to get to One Bridge Plaza is to take the Palisades Parkway to exit 1 - Hudson Terrace & George Washington Bridge. Turn left onto Hudson Terrace after you exit, then drive 1/2 mile to Merkle St and turn right. After a few hundred feet turn left onto Central Road. One Bridge Plaza will be on your left.

Getting to the northbound Palisades Interstate Parkway in New Jersey, from points south and New York City:

• From Routes 4 & 46, and I-95 local lanes: Take the exit for Fort Lee/Palisades Interstate Parkway (Exit 72 from I-95 local lanes). Turn left at the light at the top of the ramp. Go through several lights in succession. The entrance to the northbound Parkway will be on the right (about 0.5 mi. after the left turn from the exit ramp).
• From I-95 Express Lanes: Take Exit 73 (last exit in New Jersey). Turn right at the light onto Bruce Reynolds Boulevard. Turn right at the light onto Lemoine Avenue. Entrance to the northbound Parkway is 0.5 mi. ahead, after Fort Lee High School, on the right.
• From New York City: Take the upper level of the George Washington Bridge to the first exit, Palisades Interstate Parkway northbound.

Getting to the southbound Palisades Interstate Parkway from points north and the NY State Thruway:

• From NY State Thruway (I-87/287): take Exit 13S for the southbound PIP.

By Bike:

From the George Washington Bridge, take Hudson Terrace south. The entrance to the park and Henry Hudson Drive will be on your right just past the Bridge. Follow Henry Hudson Drive to the north until you reach Ross Dock. You can map your trip at www.mapmyride.com.

Secure bike storage will be available during the. race. Make the Palisades Race a brick challenge and bike to the race!