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, as well as Path train and Light Rail. 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 is a Jersey City-based nonprofit teen mentoring program created and driven by teenagers.  Our current focus is the launch of our new "Mental Health Advocacy Scholarship Program", which will recognize an outstanding peer mentor who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting teen mental health and wellness. This scholarship will be awarded to a teen who plans to pursue higher education in a mental health-related field. The proceeds from this year's event will be used entirely to fund our scholarship program.

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!