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.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER ON-SITE THIS SUNDAY. SAVE SOME TIME BY DOWNLOADING THE ON-SITE REGISTRATION FORM TO FILL OUT AND BRING WITH YOU FOR CHECK-IN.
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.
