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HPEF Back-to-School 5K

Sun September 21, 2025 Hoboken, NJ 07030 US Directions

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Early Bib/T-Shirt Distribution

Bib/T-Shirt Distribution on Friday, 9/19 High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 19, 2025

Details

Help distribute bibs and t-shirts to registrants.

Location

Hoboken High School cafeteria - entrance along 9th Street between Clinton and Grand Streets across from Columbus Park.

Bib/T-Shirt Distribution on Saturday, 9/20 High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2025

Details

Help distribute bibs and t-shirts to registrants.

Location

Hoboken High School cafeteria - entrance along 9th Street between Clinton and Grand Streets across from Columbus Park.

Race Day - Set-up and Break-down

Event Set-Up High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 21, 2025

Details

Help complete tasks required to arrange the "village" including moving, setting up and organizing tables, tents and other supplies.

Location

Sign in at registration desk on Pier A and await instructions to assist the 5k Team.

Event Break-Down High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 21, 2025

Details

Help complete tasks required to break down the "village" and ensure orderly movement of supplies to vendor trucks and/or storage.

Location

Sign in at registration desk on Pier A and await instructions to assist the 5k Team.

Race Day - Registration Table/Bib and T-Shirt Distribution

Registration Table and Bib/T-Shirt Distribution High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 21, 2025

Details

Assist participants with day-of registration and help distribute bibs and t-shirts

Location

Sign in at registration desk on Pier A by the fountain

Race Day - Race Marshall

Race Marshalls High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 21, 2025

Details

Guide runners/walkers/strollers along the 5k route, indicating turns and cheering on participants

Location

Sign in at registration desk on Pier A by the fountain to be assigned specific location along the route

Race Day - Water Station

Water Station (Midway) High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 21, 2025

Details

Pour water into cups and distribute to runners/walkers/strollers as they reach the halfway point

Location

Sign in at registration desk on Pier A by the fountain and then proceed to spot indicated on map near Maxwell Building

Water/Snack Station (Start/Finish Line) High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 21, 2025

Details

Help distribute water bottles, bananas and granola bars to race finishers

Location

Sign in at registration desk on Pier A by the fountain and then proceed table near first set of stairs

Race Day - Bag Check

Bag Check High Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 21, 2025

Details

Write bib numbers on bags participants wish to check during race and return items to participants upon completion

Location

Sign in at registration desk on Pier A by the fountain and then proceed to the bag check area located near Sinatra Drive

Race Day - Warm-up Lead

Warm-up Leads for 1 Mile Run/Walk/Stroll Medium Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 21, 2025

Details

Assist student athletes in gathering participants to begin warm-ups

Location

Sign in at registration desk on Pier A by the fountain and then proceed to grass area near start/finish line

Warm-up Leads for 5k Run/Walk/Stroll Medium Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 21, 2025

Details

Assist student athletes in gathering participants to begin warm-ups

Location

Sign in at registration desk on Pier A by the fountain and then proceed to grass area near start/finish line

Other Tasks

Flyering around Hoboken Medium Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Throughout the summer, request that businesses allow a 8.5x11 inch sign promoting the HPEF Back-to-School Community Run/Walk/Stroll to be displayed in their establishment.

Location

Hoboken

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