ARCHIVED RACE: HunterFest 5K and Festival to Benefit HuntersWorld @ Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ, United States on 24 April 2022

Welcome back to in-person racing! The New York City skyline and Lady Liberty will welcome you to this spectacular USATF-NJ Grand Prix qualifier 5K in Liberty State Park! This is a flat, fast course that has PR written all over it! 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 race and festivities all benefit HuntersWorld, a teen mentoring program created and driven by teenagers right here in Jersey City, NJ.

The Course
Be ready to get your PR on when you run this flat, scenic, certified USATF New Jersey 500 Point 5K. It’s an out-and-back starting on Pedestrian Path in Liberty State Park that follows the Hudson Riverfront Walkway where runners can bask in the beauty of New York harbor.

Transportation
You have a few options! Liberty State Park is accessible via ferry from Manhattan, as well as Path train and Light Rail. Get directions here. Note: traffic in Jersey City can be unpredictable as can weekend public transportation so, we recommend that you give yourself extra time to arrive, park, and walk to the registration area/race start.

Parking
There is parking available in the ferry parking lot of Liberty State Park.

Registration
Registration will take place on the North Cove Field of Liberty State Park.

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 gives teenagers in Jersey City a safe place free of judgment to talk about their emotions with the support of their peers. Guided by our certified teen mentors, mentees learn to share their feelings, which helps them build a strong foundation of self-worth that they will continue to foster throughout high school, college, and adulthood.

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 in Jersey City and beyond. All ages are welcome!