NJ Turnpike Five
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE!!!
The NJ Turnpike Five is a one-of-a-kind 5K race held on the iconic New Jersey Turnpike at the Exit 15X Helix in Secaucus. Runners will take on a thrilling out-and-back course that winds up the helix, heads toward the tollbooths, and loops back—offering stunning views and a truly unforgettable route. Whether you're racing for a personal best or just for fun, this unique event is your chance to run where cars usually rule the road!
The entry fee for the NJ Turnpike Five is $40 and includes an event t-shirt, race bib, and finisher medal. All items will be available for pickup on race day, Saturday, September 27th.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place medals will be awarded to the Top 3 male and female finishers.
Event Information
NJ Turnpike Five is Rain or Shine!
Schedule
6:00 a.m. - Check-in Opens (Pick up race packet)
8:00 a.m. - NJ Turnpike Five Race Starts (5K run/walk)
Registration Deadlines
Turnpike Five Registration - $40 (Closes online Sept. 24 at 11:30 p.m.)
On-Site Registration - $50 (Available Sept. 26 starting 6 a.m.)
Parking & Transportation
Parking is available at the Edison ParkFast Lot.
650 Paul Amico Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Cross Paul Amico Way and follow the sidewalk and breezway into the Secaucus Junction parking lot to check in.
NJ Transit Train Schedule
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Secaucus.
Learn more about the host city, Secaucus.
Secaucus is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 22,181, an increase of 5,917 (+36.4%) from the 2010 census count of 16,264, which in turn reflected an increase of 333 (+2.1%) from the 15,931 counted in the 2000 census.
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