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Place
Jersey City, NJ US 07305
Description
Final Race Week Info: Running Is Back 10K & 5K – This Saturday at Liberty State Park!
Runners,
Race day is almost here! To help make your experience smooth and fun, please read through the important race week details below:
🗓 Race Day: Saturday, April 19, 2025
10K Start Time: 9:00 AM
5K Start Time: 9:15 AM (directly after the 10K)
⚠️ Reminder:
If you are registered for the 5K, do not start with the 10K group and vice versa—your timing chip will not record correctly if you're in the wrong race.
📍 Course Info
USATF certified, fast & flat with minimal turns.
10K: Two loops
5K: One loop
🎽 Early Bib Pick-Up – Skip the Race Day Lines!
Where: Reign Running Store – 2060 Hudson Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
When: Friday, April 18 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bonus Perk: 20% OFF in-store purchases during bib pick-up!
Can’t make it Friday? Race day pick-up is available starting at 7:45 AM. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your start time.
🏅 Awards
Top 3 overall male and female finishers
Age group awards (Top 3 M/F) for both distances:
12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Runners must complete the distance they originally registered for – either the 5K or the 10K. Switching distances on race day is not permitted and your time will be disqualified. This helps us keep timing accurate and results fair for everyone.
If you’re unsure which distance you signed up for, you can double-check your registration details by logging into your RunSignup account here:
🏃 Start Line Waves
Line up according to your pace:
Fast runners up front
Joggers in the middle
Walkers towards the back
📍 Race Location
GPS Address: 200 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Registration is behind the park offices at the FLAG PLAZA.
🚗 Parking – Must Be Prepaid
Liberty State Park regulations mandate, all race day parking must be prepaid. The cost is $7. This is required by the park superintendent, your payment to RSU will be forwarded to Liberty State Park. Please take care of it ahead of time to ensure smooth entry into the park.
➡️ How to Pay:
Log into your RSU (RunSignUp) account and purchase parking as an add-on to your registration.
📊 Results
All runners are chip-timed.
No paper results on-site — times will be posted on RunSignUp and texted to participants shortly after the race.
🎒 Bag Check
Available on race day for $5. Cash or Venmo.
🏅 Finisher’s Medal
Every 10K and 5K runner will receive a custom 2025 Finisher’s Medal at the finish line!
📸 Photos
Free professional race photos will be emailed to all runners within 72 hours after the event.
🙌 Volunteers Needed
Help us make race day amazing!
We’re looking for volunteers from 6:30–11:00 AM. Sign up here or meet us at the registration tables by 7:00 AM.
We can’t wait to see you out there with your friends, family, and the Liberty State Park skyline cheering you on!
📧 Questions? Email us at info@citychallengerace.com
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
10K Finisher's medal
5K Finisher's medal
10K Course (2 loops) 5K Course (1 loop)
Race Week Essentials – Be Ready to Run!
📍 Location: 200 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305 (Use GPS for directions)
🚗 Parking: Park in the designated lot and walk behind the park office building (east of the lot). Check-in & registration will be located directly behind the park office.
Early Bib Pick Up
Skip the race-day lines and grab your bib early! Join us at Reign Running for early bib pick-up:
📍 Reign Running Store: 2060 Hudson Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
📅 Date: Friday, April 18th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🔥 Exclusive Perk: 20% OFF in-store purchases during bib pick-up!
Swing by, grab your race essentials, and stock up on premium running gear with a sweet discount!
Race Day Bib & Shirt Pickup:
Available 1 hour to 45 minutes before start time near the starting area.
Bibs will be assigned at check-in.
🎒 Bag Check: Available on race day for $5. Cash or Venmo.
💧 On-Course Hydration: 2 water stations staffed by volunteers.
🏁 Post-Race Refreshments:
Refuel with bagels, bananas, energy drinks, and more at the finish line!
Questions? Email info@citychallengerace.com. See you at the start line!
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