""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," read a description on the race's website."
"Exit 15X will be closed to motorists after 7 a.m., an hour before the race starts, said organizers. Drivers will not be able to enter or exit for about three hours, said New Jersey Turnpike Authority spokesperson Tom Feeney. Drivers can instead use the main section of the turnpike that runs through Hudson County instead."
"More than 300 runners were signed up as of Wednesday morning, Jeremy Davis, a spokesperson for Special Olympics New Jersey, told NJ.com. The race has an entry fee of $40 for those who signed up online and a $50 in-person fee on the morning of the event."
Officials believe no other race has ever closed part of the turnpike since its completion in 1952. The NJ Turnpike 5 begins at 8 a.m. on the Exit 15X helix in Secaucus and is organized by Special Olympics New Jersey. The course runs up the helix toward the tollbooths and loops back, offering notable views. More than 300 runners had registered, with online entry at $40 and a $50 in-person fee. Exit 15X will close to motorists after 7 a.m. and remain inaccessible for about three hours. Drivers are advised to use the main Turnpike through Hudson County or change plans, and NJ Transit Secaucus Junction users must use a different exit or delay trips. The timing was chosen to minimize driver impact.
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