Bergen to Back Bay Marathon
Updated
Sunday, December 6, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Rochelle Park (40 Railroad Ave). Distances: Marathon. Entry from $95; the Marathon goes from $95 to $115 after November 21.
Course and race notes
One of a kind Boston Qualifier!!!
Your race your way!! Course flat and super fast!! 2 mile loop with plenty of opportunities for self support, laughs and hopefully crying at the end!! Start anytime between 8am-10am (course closes at 2pm). 2 aid stations will serve fluids, gels, blocks & snacks!!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 6
2026 · in 29 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
Marathon
Price
$95
Plus the platform's processing fee
Marathon goes up after Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Opened Oct 21, 2026
Race day in Rochelle Park
Weather
48° / 33°F
Typical high and low for December 6, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Teterboro Airport, NJ (3.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:06 AM – 4:28 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 54 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- 140 Mayhill Parking Garage0.4 mi
93 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Saddle Brook Diner restaurant0.4 mi
- Bubbakoo's Burritos quick bite0.4 mi
- Dunkin' quick bite0.4 mi
- Wingstop quick bite0.4 mi
6 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 5
Where to stay
11 within 3 mi26 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Garden Plaza Hotel
About 22 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Marriott Saddle Brook
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Crowne Plaza
About 25 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Ramada Rochelle Park Near Paramus
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Comfort Inn & Suites Paramus
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
More places on the map
See all places to stay near Rochelle Park, NJ ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
Getting there
- LGALaGuardia Airport14 miFlights arriving Dec 5 into LGA ↗
- EWRNewark Liberty International Airport15 miFlights arriving Dec 5 into EWR ↗
- JFKJohn F. Kennedy International Airport24 miFlights arriving Dec 5 into JFK ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Airports from OurAirports, straight-line distance. Flights open on Google Flights.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.