GWB Challenge
When is GWB Challenge?
GWB Challenge takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026 in Fort Lee, NJ.
What distances does GWB Challenge offer?
GWB Challenge offers 4 events: 5K Registration RUN, 5k Registration WALK, 10K Registration RUN, 10k Registration WALK.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Registration RUN | 3.1 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| 5k Registration WALK | 3.1 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| 10K Registration RUN | 6.2 mi | $75.00 | Register |
| 10k Registration WALK | 6.2 mi | $75.00 | Register |
How much does GWB Challenge cost?
Registration for GWB Challenge starts at $65.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is GWB Challenge held?
GWB Challenge is held in Fort Lee, NJ at 220 Bruce Reynolds Blvd.
About GWB Challenge
The American Cancer Society is the only organization in the world to be able to shut down the world’s busiest bridge to host this one-of-a-kind bucket list race. With 5k and 10k walk or run options, the sights of this run are breathtaking, and you'll be making your miles more meaningful with funds being donated to the American Cancer Society!
Contact
To mail in offline donations for the GWB Challenge and the American Cancer Society please use the following address:
PO BOX P
Manasquan NJ, 08736
ATTN: GWB Challenge
Race Director - Cori Mastropolo
cori.mastropolo@cancer.org
Instagram - @gwbchallenge_acs
Facebook - @GWBridgeChallenge
Event Schedule
· 6:30am - Registration Opens
a. Participants must report to Bag Check after registration
· 7:30am - Bag Check closes
· 7:30am – Program Begins
a. Speaker
b. Top Shoutouts
c. Warm-Up
· 8am - Registration closes
· 7:45am - 5k Runners begin
a. Walkers begin after
· 8:15am - 10k Runners begin
a. Walkers begin after
· 11-11:30am - ALL Shuttles Depart from Finish Line to Parking
WHAT TO PACK: (A CLEAR BAG WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU TO BRING ONTO BRIDGE)
1. Sun Screen
2. Water Bottle
3. Phone/Camera
4. Running Shoes
6. Offline Donation
Age Group Awards - Male and Female:
-Ages >12 – First, Second and Third place medals 5k
-Ages >12 - First, Second and Third place medals 10k
-Ages 13-18 - First, Second and Third place medals 5k
-Ages 13-18 - First, Second and Third place medals 10k
-Ages 19-29 - First, Second and Third place medals 5k
-Ages 19-29 - First, Second and Third place medals 10k
-Ages 30-39 - First, Second and Third place medals 5k
-Ages 30-39 - First, Second and Third place medals 10k
-Ages 40-54 - First, Second and Third place medals 5k
-Ages 40-54 - First, Second and Third place medals 10k
-Ages 55-69 - First, Second and Third place medals 5k
-Ages 55-69 - First, Second and Third place medals 10k
-Ages 70+ - First, Second and Third place medals 5k
-Ages 70+ - First, Second and Third place medals 10k
Route Info and Parking Info
START LINE:
Port Authority of NY & NJ
220 Bruce Reynolds BLVD
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
FINISH LINE:
Ross Dock Picnic Area
Henry Hudson Drive, Fort Lee NJ 07024
There will be 2 water stops on the routes - on Hudson Terrace (Ramp) and On The Bridge. PortAJohns will also be on route, at start and at finish lines.
PARKING INFO:
Parking will be hosted by the Fort Lee Parking Authority at 231 Main Street, Fort Lee NJ. This parking garage is directly behind our start line. Parking will be LIMITED - first come first serve.
CARPOOLING AND RIDE SHARING ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
We will have shuttles bringing spectators from the start line to the finish line as well as shuttles from finish line to start line once you are finished with the challenge.
Sponsorship
We have plenty of ways to get involved with this unique event! We have sponsorship opportunities at all levels - from major market/multi-event site engagement to signage on event day endorsing your business to even in-kind sponsors with engagement on race day!
Contact Cori at Cori.Mastropolo@cancer.org if you wish to get more involved! Below are some link to sponsorship opportunities, but everything is customizable and modifiable to your businesses needs!