HPEF Back-to-School 5K

  • Date Sun 21st September 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Hoboken, New Jersey
  • Price $13.25 - $81.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the exciting HPEF Back-to-School Community Run on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the vibrant city of Hoboken, Hudson! This spirited event features a variety of race distances to suit participants of all ages and abilities, including a timed 5K, a 1 Mile Run/Walk, and a delightful Kids Fun Run for children aged 2 and up. It's a fantastic opportunity to get active while supporting the Hoboken Public School District, as all proceeds will directly benefit local education initiatives.

Kick off the day with the Kids Fun Run, followed by the inclusive 1-mile run/walk, and then challenge yourself in the 5K for a chance to earn awards for overall winners and various age groups. Early registrants before August 15th are guaranteed a stylish race shirt, with efforts made to accommodate all entries up to race day. Don't miss this chance to come together as a community, promote health and wellness, and contribute to the enrichment of our schools. Mark your calendars for this uplifting event and help foster enthusiasm for our schools and district!

Organiser's Description

The Hoboken Public Education Foundation (HPEF) Back-to-School Community Run, including a 5K, 1 Mile Run/Walk, and Kids Fun Run will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 with the specific route to be determined. This incredible community event will start with a Kids Fun Run, a 100 meter run open to children age 2 and up, followed by a 1-mile run/walk open to all, and then a timed 5K. All event proceeds will benefit the Hoboken Public School District. All registrants prior to August 15th will be guaranteed a race shirt (we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate all entries up to race day). Awards will be given for overall winners and each age group.

HPEF is a parent-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to elevate and enhance the public education experience through private funding. We fund innovative and meaningful programs to strengthen and enrich the academic and co-curricular offerings of the Hoboken Public School District, and we encourage the involvement of parents, community members and local businesses to generate a spirit of local enthusiasm for our individual schools and our district as a whole. To learn more about HPEF funded initiatives, visit www.hobokenpef.org.

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $43.75

    Registration includes a race t-shirt and race bib.
  • 5k Vip

    Incl. $6.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $81.00

    Registration includes a race t-shirt, race bib and additional donation to Hoboken Public Education Foundation
  • 1 Mile Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $23.25

    1 Mile fun run/walk along Sinatra Drive starting at Pier A. Fun for ALL ages! Kids & adults are welcome. Registration includes a race t-shirt and race bib.
  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $13.25

    Kids Fun Run, approximately 100 meters across Pier A. Open to children age 2 and older. An adult must be present at all times with registered children. This is not a drop-off event. Ages 2 and 3: child runs with parent Ages 4 and 5: optional parent-guided run Ages 6 and up: child runs independently (if able) Recommended for kids 10 and under. Registration includes a race t-shirt and race bib.

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Location

Pier A, 100 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, 07030, NJ, United States

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