Marathon races near Ventnor City

The AmeriHealth Atlantic City race weekend takes place on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and the G. Larry James 5K. The marathon, established in 1958, ranks as the third oldest continuously held marathon in the United States. The marathon and half marathon routes traverse Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, and Longport on Absecon Island, combining sections of the casino-front Boardwalk with adjacent beachside communities. Participants also have the option to undertake King Neptune Challenge combinations, linking either the marathon or half marathon with the 10K or 5K for an expanded race weekend.

The Atlantic City Marathon Weekend is a road-race series in Atlantic City, New Jersey, typically held on the third weekend in October. The main event is a marathon beginning and ending on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, directly in front of Bally's Atlantic City. The weekend also features shorter races, such as a half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The marathon follows a loop course, with approximately 8 miles run on the boardwalk, positioning runners alongside the casinos and oceanfront for a significant portion of the race. The wider AC Race Series covers a Boardwalk Run 5 Miler and an April Fools Half Marathon and 8K. The marathon's origins trace back to the early 1960s, with some uncertainty regarding the precise founding year, and it is the third oldest continuously held marathon in the United States.