Fourth Annual HunterFest 5K and Festival to Benefit HuntersWorld
- Date Sun 27th April 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Jersey City, New Jersey
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Fourth Annual HunterFest 5K and Festival on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in beautiful Jersey City, Hudson! This exciting event invites runners of all levels to experience a stunning 5K run through Liberty State Park, featuring breathtaking views of the iconic New York City skyline and the majestic Lady Liberty. With a new race course this year, participants will have the chance to achieve their personal best on this flat, scenic, and certified USATF New Jersey 500 Point 5K route. The top three overall male and female finishers will not only earn the glory but will also receive cash prizes!
Bring your family and friends along to enjoy the vibrant HunterFest festival, where they can indulge in delicious local cuisine, play engaging carnival games, and participate in various fun activities. The event kicks off with runner registration from 9 AM to 9:30 AM, followed by the race starting at 10 AM. With awards for the top finishers and age group winners, this event is truly a celebration of community and athletic achievement. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support HuntersWorld, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth pursuing mental health careers. Mark your calendars for a day filled
Bring your family and friends along to enjoy the vibrant HunterFest festival, where they can indulge in delicious local cuisine, play engaging carnival games, and participate in various fun activities. The event kicks off with runner registration from 9 AM to 9:30 AM, followed by the race starting at 10 AM. With awards for the top finishers and age group winners, this event is truly a celebration of community and athletic achievement. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support HuntersWorld, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth pursuing mental health careers. Mark your calendars for a day filled
Organiser's Description
The HunterFest 5K is back for its fourth year! Join us for this breathtaking 5K in Liberty State Park. This year offers a new race course but the same spectacular views of the New York City skyline and Lady Liberty. All levels are welcome. The top three overall male and female finishers will receive cash prizes! Bring your family and friends who will cheer you on while enjoying HunterFest, where they can sample delicious local cuisine, play carnival games, and more.
THE COURSE
Be ready to get your PR on when you run this flat, scenic, certified USATF New Jersey 500 Point 5K. Course details are forthcoming. But rest assured that this year's course will allow you to bask in the beauty of New York Harbor while enjoying an exhilarating spring Sunday run.
TRANSPORTATION
You have a few options! Liberty State Park is accessible via ferry from Manhattan [https://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/directions.htm], as well as Path train [https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/ferintro.shtml] and Light Rail [https://www.njtransit.com/station/liberty-state-park-light-rail-station]. Note: traffic in Jersey City can be unpredictable, as can weekend public transportation, so we recommend you give yourself extra time to arrive, park, and walk to the registration area/race start.
PARKING
Parking details are forthcoming.
REGISTRATION
Register now by clicking the sign-up button above! Details of our in-person race day registration option are forthcoming.
Event is rain or shine! There are no transfers, no credits, no refunds. Race Director reserves the right to change the date, modify, or cancel the race.
EVENT SCHEDULE
RUNNER REGISTRATION AND BAG CHECK: 9 AM to 9:30 AM
RACE START: 10 AM
FESTIVAL START: 10 AM
RACE END: 11 AM
AWARDS: 11 AM (Awards will be given to the top three males and females overall. Age group awards will be given to the top three in each of the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+)
FESTIVAL END: 2 PM
SWAG
Race registrants will receive a HunterFest 5K tech T-Shirt!
RACE RESULTS
Certified race results will be posted live at the event and later in the day on this website.
MORE ABOUT HUNTERSWORLD
HuntersWorld [https://www.huntersworld.org] is a Jersey City-based nonprofit focused on scholarship rewards for young people pursuing degrees in mental health-related fields.
SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Join us for the HunterFest 5K and Festival to support this organization that works to educate, empower, and inspire teens. All ages are welcome!
THE COURSE
Be ready to get your PR on when you run this flat, scenic, certified USATF New Jersey 500 Point 5K. Course details are forthcoming. But rest assured that this year's course will allow you to bask in the beauty of New York Harbor while enjoying an exhilarating spring Sunday run.
TRANSPORTATION
You have a few options! Liberty State Park is accessible via ferry from Manhattan [https://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/directions.htm], as well as Path train [https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/ferintro.shtml] and Light Rail [https://www.njtransit.com/station/liberty-state-park-light-rail-station]. Note: traffic in Jersey City can be unpredictable, as can weekend public transportation, so we recommend you give yourself extra time to arrive, park, and walk to the registration area/race start.
PARKING
Parking details are forthcoming.
REGISTRATION
Register now by clicking the sign-up button above! Details of our in-person race day registration option are forthcoming.
Event is rain or shine! There are no transfers, no credits, no refunds. Race Director reserves the right to change the date, modify, or cancel the race.
EVENT SCHEDULE
RUNNER REGISTRATION AND BAG CHECK: 9 AM to 9:30 AM
RACE START: 10 AM
FESTIVAL START: 10 AM
RACE END: 11 AM
AWARDS: 11 AM (Awards will be given to the top three males and females overall. Age group awards will be given to the top three in each of the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+)
FESTIVAL END: 2 PM
SWAG
Race registrants will receive a HunterFest 5K tech T-Shirt!
RACE RESULTS
Certified race results will be posted live at the event and later in the day on this website.
MORE ABOUT HUNTERSWORLD
HuntersWorld [https://www.huntersworld.org] is a Jersey City-based nonprofit focused on scholarship rewards for young people pursuing degrees in mental health-related fields.
SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Join us for the HunterFest 5K and Festival to support this organization that works to educate, empower, and inspire teens. All ages are welcome!
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Fourth Annual HunterFest 5K and Festival to Benefit HuntersWorld
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th April 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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