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 25,000 athletes they serve.
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 11;59 p.m. on April 21st
No additional fee for team entries. Teams must register by April 21st 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 April 21st. Mail to 1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, Attention: Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K.
Registration Deadlines
April 14th – Last day to register online for t-shirt and race bib mailing
April 21st – 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.
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
Lincoln Tunnel
400 Blvd. East
Weehawken, NJ
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.
