Lincoln Tunnel Challenge to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey

Forget the tolls and traffic...RUN the Lincoln Tunnel! This unique 5K takes runners through the tunnel and back, all to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey.

About Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K

What is the Event?

The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge is one of the most unique races in the country that not only is underwater but also spans two states. Participants will run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) certified USATF course. The toll booths in Weehawken, NJ mark both the start and finish of the race. There is a cone turnaround once participants reach the NYC side of the tunnel.

All proceeds benefit Special Olympics New Jersey and the 26,000 athletes they serve.

Registration Info

Registration Fees

$40 Registration Fee – Includes event t-shirt, chipped race bib and free refreshments.

$50 Registration Fee + T-shirt and race bib mailing.
Avoid long lines on race day by having your race bib and t-shirt mailed to you directly prior to the race.

Online Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. on September 28th
No additional fee for team entries. Teams must register by September 28th whether it is online or via mail. Each team MUST have at least 3 runners. If teams are submitting hard copies of their registration, they must be mailed all together and received by the Special Olympics New Jersey office NO LATER THAN September 28th.

Mail forms to 1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, Attention: Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K.

Registration Deadlines

September 21st – Last day to register online for t-shirt and race bib mailing
September 28th – Last day to register online and to create or join a team

You can still register on-site the day of the race for $50.
If you are registering on-site you will NOT be added to a team.

Schedule

Day-Of Schedule

6:00 a.m. – Registration/Check-In Opens
7:30 a.m. – Warm-Up and Stretch for first race
7:45 a.m. – Staging for first race at tunnel
8:00 a.m. – First race begins (Runner times Under 30 mins for 5K)
8:15 a.m. – Warm-Up and Stretch for second race
8:30 a.m. – Staging for second race at tunnel
8:45 a.m. – Second race begins
10:30 a.m. – Awards and refreshments

Location

NYC Shuttle

Thanks to Academy Bus the LTC5K race offers a FREE shuttle service from NYC to Weehawken prior to the race and back after the race is over. Below you’ll find more information on location and pick-up/drop-off times:

Shuttle bus from NYC located at 41st Street between 8th & 9th Avenues (at whale mural). Look for the Special Olympics New Jersey bus stop sign.

From NYC: Starting 5:30 AM and running every 15 mins. until 8:00 AM

Return to NYC: Starting at 9:30 AM and running every 15 mins. until 11:00 AM
Pick-up/Drop-off will be on 400 Boulevard East. Look for the Special Olympics New Jersey bus stop sign.

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Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K Goal

$31,132

OF OUR $185,000 GOAL

17%

Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K Leaderboard

Individual Leaders

JENNIFER LEONARD

Amount Raised: $506

Goal: $1,000

Angel Pared

Amount Raised: $502

Goal: $250

Ulrike Klopfer

Amount Raised: $400

Goal: $500

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Team Leaders

Running like Huskies!

Amount Raised: $1,010

Goal: $300

NJ Transit Police PBA 304

Amount Raised: $990

Goal: $2,500

FirstService Residential Team

Amount Raised: $556

Goal: $5,000

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The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K may be a fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics New Jersey, but it's also a life changer for the athletes and their friends, families, and communities.

How Your Donations Make a Real Impact

For over 50 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has provided year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health screenings to more than 26,000 athletes. All of these programs and services are completely FREE of charge, thanks to fundraising events like the Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K. Look below for a glimpse at how these funds are making a real impact!

Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K

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