FAQs
GENERAL
What is the date of the race?
The date of the race is Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
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What time does the race start?
5:45 P.M.
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How early should I arrive?
It is recommended that participants arrive at least 45 minutes prior to race start.
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Can I walk the race?
Yes! Runners and walkers are both welcome, you will just need to enter in the back of the corral.
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Is the race timed?
Yes, results will be posted as they come in. Team scores will be released 2-4 weeks after the event.
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Where should I park?
Details coming soon.
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How will I get to the site?
Details coming soon.
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Is there a bag check?
No, there is no bag check.
When can I get my t-shirt?
Event T-Shirts will be available on race day only in the T-Shirt tent.
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Can I exchange my t-shirt?
T-shirt exchanges are subject to availability.
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Is there water along the course?
Yes.
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Are baby strollers, bikes, or scooters allowed in the race?
No, for your safety and the safety of all participants, none are allowed in the race.
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Are pets allowed in the race?
No, pets are not permitted on the racecourse.
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Is there a lost and found?
Please see staff at the Information Tent for assistance.
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Who is the event beneficiary?
Beneficiary announcement coming soon.
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Why is it necessary for me to wear my bib?
Bibs are our way of identifying you on the course and contain personal information in case of emergency. Bibs also contain a chip for timing purposes.
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Where should I place my bib?
Your bib must be placed on the front of your torso on your outermost layer.
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What if I lose or forget my bib?
Please reach out to JerseyCity@TheWorkForceRun.com
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If I cannot run can I transfer my bib?
No, all bibs are personalized and are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
When is Packet Pickup?
Packet Pickup details coming soon.
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Can individuals pick up their race bibs?
Corporate Teams Team Captains will be responsible for picking up their team's packet.
Unaffiliated Individual Runners will be responsible for picking up their individual packets.
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How can I volunteer?
Contact us at JerseyCity@TheWorkForceRun.com.
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Who can I contact if I want to be a sponsor of the event?
Contact us at JerseyCity@TheWorkForceRun.com.
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For additional general questions regarding the event,
please contact us at JerseyCity@TheWorkForceRun.com or call (315) 299-2699.
REGISTRATION
When is Packet Pickup?
Details coming soon.
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What is the registration fee?
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The registration fee is $50.00 per corporate team entrant.
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A Team Creation fee of $50.00 also applies. Fee includes: One (1) Parking Pass, Company Gathering Table with Sign (no outside tables/chairs can be brought to the event site) and Team Packet (Runner Bibs/Numbers) Mailing.
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Individual participants (non-corporate runners) pay $60.00.
How can my company enter?
Please click here to sign up as a captain and register your team.
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As a Team Captain, am I already registered for the race?
No, Team Captains still need to register for the event if they wish to participate as they need to sign the waiver.
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Can we change Team Captains?
Certainly – send us an email and we will be sure to change the captain of your team.
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Is there a more detailed document to help guide me as a captain?
Yes, please review our Captain’s ToolKit coming soon.
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Can our team have more than one captain?
Yes, captains have the ability to set and work with co-captains.
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If my team captain has registered my spot, do I need to register myself?
Yes, each runner must register with their team and sign the waiver themselves for legal and safety purposes.
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Can my family members register for the event?
Yes, family members are eligible to register based on company preference.
Note: family members are not eligible for team awards.
Can I register as an individual?
Yes, the race welcomes both company teams and individual runners. Individual runners pay $60.00.
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Are wheelchairs permitted in the race?
Please contact us at JerseyCity@TheWorkForceRun.com for more information about wheelchair participation.
Is my entry fee tax-deductible?
No. Entry fees are paid to the event owner, not directly to the beneficiary. The event owner, not the participant, makes the donation to the beneficiary.
What are the payment options for teams?
There are two options: companies can pay for their participants or have their participants pay for themselves. If companies pay for their participating runners, they can elect to pay the full amount or a portion of the registration fee. Companies can pay via credit card or check. Checks should be written to "Blue Penguin Productions" and mailed to:
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Blue Penguin Productions, LLC
Jersey City WorkForce Run
12 Spielman Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004
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Are there refunds on registration?
The Jersey City Workforce Run is a rain or shine event, so no refunds will be issued.
Event owners reserve the right to delay, postpone, cancel, or not officially time the race in the event of adverse weather conditions or conditions beyond control. The determination of what constitutes adverse weather conditions is reserved solely to the event's owners and entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable, even in the event of cancellation.
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Is race day registration an option?
Yes, race day registration is open for individuals ONLY.
Team creation and joining is NOT permitted.
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For additional Registration Questions,
please contact us at JerseyCity@TheWorkForceRun.com or call (315) 299-2699.
AWARDS
When is the awards ceremony?
The First Male & Female finisher will be recognized post race.
How can I get my individual results?
Unofficial individual results will be available live on race night. Official results will be updated within 48 hours of the event. Team results will be available once scoring teams have been submitted and verified. ​
I have a question about my results – who should I contact?
If you have any questions about your results, please email JerseyCity@TheWorkForceRun.com with your full name and bib number as well as issue and we will look into it and get back to you. ​
How does scoring work?
A company must enter a minimum of 3 men or 3 women in order to be included in the Company Team Scoring. Company teams will be scored in finishing order, utilizing their official race times, in both the Men's and Women's team scoring divisions.
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The top 3 male finishers from each company team will be automatically combined to score as that company's Men's team.
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The top 3 female finishers from each company team will be automatically combined to score as that company's Women's team.
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Only employees of the company are eligible for scoring teams; interns, contract employees, and family members are not eligible for team scoring.
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The top 3 Men’s and Women’s Teams will also receive awards once all information has been verified approximately 4 weeks post race. ​
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Any questions regarding Awards,
please contact us at JerseyCity@TheWorkForceRun.com or call (315) 299-2669
