Calling all runners, wannabe runners, and people who just want to be part of a good cause — the annual HoBOOken 5k is taking place on Saturday, October 28, at 10AM, and will benefit the Hoboken Shelter. Last year, with more than 1,700 {costumed} participants, the Shelter raised over $60,000. And this year, Hoboken Girl is entering its very own team and we want YOU to run with us to help the shelter achieve its $65,000 goal. {Plus, a little cardio to kick off Halloweekend will make you feel a whole lot better about all the candy coming your way.}
*Race Details*
Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2017
Time: Race starts at 10AM {be there early to meet your team and warm up}
Where: Pier A in Hoboken
Distance: 5k {or the Scary Scurry for the lil’ ones under 9-years-old}
Costumes: HIGHLY encouraged
Registration Fee:
– $35 now through October 27th
– $40 for day-of registration
– Run with us to get $5 off registration
Password: WeRunHoboken
Discount Code: HOBOKENGIRL}.
HG Team Bib Pickup: We will have the HG team bib numbers and be handing them out with the team t-shirts {$15} on Thursday, October 26th {location TBD and will be sent via email} or you can pick them up on race day.
^ Your choice of HG tee or tank! We have men’s shirts too!
*How to get involved*
- Register individually or with your own team.
- Register for the Hoboken Girl Team {password: WeRunHoboken / discount code: HOBOKENGIRL} and run with us at a discounted registration rate. We’ll be running in HG tees/tanks — you can buy a matching team shirt for $15. We’ll also be decked out in our signature HG green {we’re talking sweatbands, beads, tutus, bandanas, spandex, armbands… if it comes in green, we’re wearing it}. Sign up your friends and loved ones, too, for what is sure to be an awesome {and sweaty} day.
- Not really the running type? You can donate here and still be part of this great cause.
Now, a little about the Hoboken Shelter — since 1982, the Hoboken Shelter has served over two million meals and has helped thousands of homeless individuals find permanent housing solutions. They shelter 50 people nightly, serve 500 meals daily, and provide support in case management, counseling, job + life skills training, and other services. The HoBOOken 5k and Scary Scurry Kids’ Run event is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. Not only do the participants get a fast, flat course {hello, PR} with an incredible skyline view and a packed crowd to cheer them on, they also get an after party on the pier with all kinds of great vendors and swag. Oh, and they get to do it all in costume {because, Halloween}.
Register HERE {password: WeRunHoboken / discount code: HOBOKENGIRL} to run with Team HG and keep an eye out for an email with all the info! See you at the race!
