Running Is Back 10K + 5K

🗓️ 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

• Date: 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

• Certification: 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!
• Note: 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.

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: behind the park offices at the FLAG PLAZA.

🚗 Parking

Must Be Prepaid

• Cost: $7.
• Note: All race day parking must be prepaid as per Liberty State Park regulations.
• Payment: Log into your RSU (RunSignUp) account and purchase parking as an add-on to your registration.

📊 Results

• Timing: All runners are chip-timed.
• Results: 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