Race Day Details
RACE TIME
Saturday, June 1st, 8 AM Start, Rain or Shine
RACE LOCATION
The race starts at Hillsborough YMCA, 19 East Mountain Road, Hillsborough. It ends at the Hillsborough Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough. The distance between the start and finish is 1/2 mile.
BIB & SHIRT PICK-UP
On Friday, the night before the race, all registered runners and walkers can pick up their shirts and bibs from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. at Hillsborough YMCA, 19 East Mountain Road. Anyone who can't get there Friday can pick up their items on race morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. * Non-members please bring a government-issued photo ID for entry into the YMCA facility.
PARKING
We ask that you carpool when possible as parking is limited. Race day parking is available at the YMCA (start line) and at the Township Municipal Building (finish line). Please refrain from parking along the race course or in the shopping center lot across the street from the Y. Parking is available along Van Bolton Road, Oak Terrace, Buckland Drive, April Valley Drive, Cedarview Court, Beechwood Circle and Wescott Road.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
You can register online up to and including race morning. There is no paper registration.
RESULTS
Click here.
BATHROOMS
Indoor bathrooms are available for all participants at the YMCA (start) and the Municipal Building (finish). Please note there is a set of bathrooms on either side of the multipurpose room. * Non-members please bring a government-issued photo ID for entry into the YMCA facility.
BAG CHECK
There is no bag check on event day.
WATER STOP
There will be one water stop on the course near mile 2. Participants are always encouraged to carry their own water in a reusable bottle to help us reduce the environmental impact of the event.
COURSE MAP
This is a USATF Sanctioned Course & Grand Prix Event. There will be a lead bike and sweep vehicle. All turns are marked with volunteer course marshals to direct you. Please remember that you could have some traffic within the neighborhood so be mindful of cars. https://runsignup.com/Race/YMCAHillsboroughHop/Page-2
AWARDS
We have 1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall Male, Female and Nonbinary awards.
We have awards three deep - 8 and under, 9 to 11, 12 to 14, then 15 to 90+ in 5-year age groups (male/female)
The Hoppy Award will be provided to the Hillsborough School with the most participants.
The finishing times of registered teams will be added together to compete for top Mom/Son, Mom/Daughter, Dad/Son, Dad/Daughter awards.
The awards ceremony will be at 9 AM near the finish line. Awards will be announced but anyone who wishes to leave early is welcome to pick up their award in advance of the ceremony.
RECORDS
Click here for full list of course records.
DOGS & STROLLERS
As a USATF sanctioned Grand Prix event, dogs on leashes and strollers are not permitted in the race.
GREEN LIVING FAIR
After the award ceremony, stay to enjoy the Green Living and Wellness Fair held at the municipal building and get tips on living a healthy lifestyle.
RACE TIPS
- Line up at the start according to your predicted pace per mile. Runners in the front who are not a sub 6:00 min/mile runner may slow the start of the race and be a hazard. Walkers please line up behind runners.
- If you must stop during the race, please move to the side of the road to avoid accidents or tripping.
- At the water stop, please move to the side if you are stopping.
- If you need medical attention, ask any course marshal to call 911.
Still have a question? Email courtney-newman@comcast.net
