GWB Challenge

JUN
7
2026
Run or walk across the George Washington Bridge for a great cause at the American Cancer Society GWB Challenge, with 5K and 10K options. Closed to traffic for the race, the event raises funds for cancer research and patient support.
Sun 7 Jun 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event

The GWB Challenge is scheduled for June 7, 2026 in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The event includes run and walk options at two distances. The American Cancer Society is organizing the event and will close the bridge to host the race. Funds raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

Race options and fees

Distances offered:

  • 5K run and walk
  • 10K run and walk

Standard entry fees listed are $65 for the 5K and $75 for the 10K. Reduced entry amounts are shown for youth age categories: ages 5-7, 8-12, and 13-17 with different fee levels for each distance. The event also advertises a merchandise store and a fundraising incentive where raising $150 qualifies a participant to receive a GWB Challenge participant shirt; the registration fee counts toward that fundraising total.

Location and fundraising progress

The listed event address is 220 Bruce Reynolds Blvd, Fort Lee, NJ 07042. The event fundraising progress shown is $15,535 raised toward a $65,000 goal. Team and individual fundraising totals are displayed on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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