HPEF Back-to-School 5K
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Hoboken, New Jersey
- Price $13.25 - $81.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the HPEF Back-to-School 5K, happening on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the vibrant city of Hoboken, Hudson. This exciting community event features a range of race distances, including a timed 5K, a 1-mile run/walk open to all ages, and a delightful Kids Fun Run—perfect for children aged 2 and up! Starting with the Kids Fun Run, participants will then have the chance to join the 1-mile run/walk, before the highlight of the day—the 5K race.
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of fitness and fun, but it's also a chance to support a great cause. All proceeds will benefit the Hoboken Public School District, helping to fund innovative programs that enrich the educational experience for local students. Be sure to register by August 15th to guarantee your race shirt, and look forward to awards for overall winners and various age categories. Join us in celebrating community spirit and supporting education—mark your calendar for this unmissable event!
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of fitness and fun, but it's also a chance to support a great cause. All proceeds will benefit the Hoboken Public School District, helping to fund innovative programs that enrich the educational experience for local students. Be sure to register by August 15th to guarantee your race shirt, and look forward to awards for overall winners and various age categories. Join us in celebrating community spirit and supporting education—mark your calendar for this unmissable event!
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 27, 2026 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.
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
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.75
OPENS 11 MAYRegistration includes a race t-shirt and race bib. -
5k Vip
Incl. $6.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$81.00
OPENS 11 MAYRegistration 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 27th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.25
OPENS 11 MAY1 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 27th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$13.25
OPENS TOMORROWKids 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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