About the Event
This event lasts 10 hours and is part of the Cross-Jersey Challenge. Starting from the Elizabeth Public Library and finishing at NY Penn Station, the walk takes you through beautiful landscapes and vibrant cityscapes.
Details
- Start: Elizabeth Public Library, 11 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- Finish: NY Penn Station
- Distance: 22-26 miles
- Terrain: Flat but rugged dirt trails, pavement, beach, boardwalk
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Coordinator: Charles Updike, 916-225-0569
Highlights
- Elizabeth River Parkway
- Goethals Bridge
- Willowbrook Park
- Staten Island Greenbelt
- Cedar Grove Beach
- FDR Boardwalk and Beach
- Fort Wadsworth
- Verrazano Narrows Bridge
- Staten Island Ferry
- Hudson River Greenway
Event Schedule
Spring 2025 Cross Jersey Challenge:
- Mar 22: Spring Ahead Walk (optional) 14mi
- Apr 5: Great Canal Walk 28/40mi
- Apr 26: Kruimer Walk 13mi
- May 17: Big Walk 24/50mi
- May 31: Staten Island Marathon Walk (optional) 22/26mi