Runners are racing to register for the 22nd Annual Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K Fun Run/Walk for Special Olympics New Jersey scheduled for April 20, 2008. The only USATF certified 5K tunnel race in the country, the Lincoln Tunnel Challenge, begins at the south tube of the tunnel in Weehawken, and continues to NYC and back. The event, which is presented by AmeriHealth New Jersey and sponsored by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey benefits the more than 17,000 athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey.

Interested participants can register on line at www.sonj.org or on site beginning at 6:30 a.m. The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge is a rain or shine event. CW11 news anchorman Jim Watkins will be on hand to start the race at 9:00 a.m. CBSNewsradio 880's Tom Kaminski will emcee the event.

A free shuttle bus will transport runners from NY's 41st Street between 8th & 9th avenues (at the whale mural) to the race start on the following schedule: from NY: 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 & 8:30 a.m., returning trips to NY begin at 10:00 a.m. Free parking is available at the NJ Transit Bus parking lot adjacent to the Lincoln Tunnel Administration Building, 500 Boulevard East, Weehawken, NJ. Category prizes will be awarded.

For information and registration materials please visit www.sonj.org, or E-mail or call 609-896-8000. Visit the site for additional information on competition, events, volunteering, or support for Special Olympics New Jersey.