ARCHIVED RACE: HunterFest 5K and Festival to Benefit HuntersWorld @ 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ, United States on 30 April 2023

The HunterFest 5K is back for its second year! This breathtaking USATF-NJ Grand Prix qualifier 5K in Liberty State Park offers one of the world’s most spectacular views of the New York City skyline and Lady Liberty. All levels are welcome. This will be a perfect recovery run for locals competing in the Jersey City Marathon the week prior as it is a flat, fast course. 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.
New this year, you have the option to set up an individual or team fundraising goal for your race in order to raise money for HuntersWorld, a local Jersey City based nonprofit, peer mentoring program doing the vital work of empowering local teenagers to strengthen their mental health. The top fundraisers will receive a special prize on race day!
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 Register now by clicking the sign up button above! Race day 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!