This year joining the 13,000+ able-bodied participants were Tony Nogueira of Glen Ridge, Jacki Daya of Matawan, Cary Gaul of Cherry Hill, and Ana Sierra, of Maywood.  All 4 racers were from New Jersey.  Tony and Ana race and practice with the Kessler Institute Sports Team and Cary and Jacki race with The Children's Specialized Hospital Lightning Wheels Junior Team.  The Kessler Team is coached by Angela Smith and Children's Specialized Hospital team is lead by Trisha Yurachko.

Unlike other events time is not important. It is the support of the Tri-State athletes to support finding a cure for Breast Cancer that makes this event noteworthy.  Tri-State athletes want to show that just because you are disabled you can and should make the best out of life.