Before the HoBooken Halloween 5K race there is a launch party at the Melting Pot on September 26th, 2011 from 7-10pm. Read below for additional information…
HoBOOKen Halloween 5K and Scary Scurry Kids’ Run Announce Race Sponsors for 2nd Annual Race
Race to take place on October 29, 2011 to benefit The Hoboken Shelter
Launch Party Also Announced to be held September 26th

Two local businesses have agreed to sponsor the 2nd Annual HoBOOKen Halloween 5K and Scary Scurry Kids’ Run, which benefits the Hoboken Shelter. 35 Minute Boot Camps is the lead sponsor for the event, a race that attracted over 1100 runners in its’ 2010 inaugural year. Bin-it is sponsoring the Scary Scurry Kids’ Run. Other sponsors for the race include: Betterment, European Wax Center, Hartshorn Portraiture, Ivy Rehab, LEV10, Mimi Yoga for Everyone, Fleet Feet, The Fuzzy Lemons, ShopRite/Inserra Supermarkets and Dunkin’ Donuts at 7th & Washington Streets.
The Hoboken Shelter, The Melting Pot, The Elysianettes and race sponsors are teaming up to raise funds for women’s programs at the Shelter with a Launch Party at the Melting Pot, located at 100 Sinatra Drive. The gathering is slated for Monday, September 26th, 2011 from 7-10pm. Tickets will be available for a $10 donation at the door and will include appetizers, sponsor door prizes and a cash bar.
About the Race:
The HoBOOken Halloween 5K and Scary Scurry Kids’ Run is produced by the Hoboken Elysianettes Running Society. The fast, flat course runs along the Hoboken waterfront with a beautiful view of the NYC Skyline. Awards for overall male and female winners, age group winners and prizes for best costumes in a variety of categories will be presented. Post race refreshments and festivities will also be provided. For more information visit: http://hobooken5k.com/
About the HobokenShelter:
The Hoboken Shelter’s mission is to be a community partnership that transforms lives by providing meals for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, & services to support people to become housed. For more information visit: http://hobokenshelter.org/
About the Elysianettes:
The Hoboken Elysianettes Running Society’s (HERS) mission is to create a welcoming and supportive environment for women who are already runners, or want to become runners. Both beginning and experienced runners are encouraged to join. The Elysianettes emphasize training and development for a variety of intensities, and participating in local races. For more information visit: www.elysianettes.com.
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