Project Purple Pretzel Run

Please join us at Pier A in Hoboken on June 7, 2025 for the Hoboken Catholic Academy 14th Annual 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Run! It will be flat and fast, so come on out and set a PR!!!!

We will also be hosting a Kids 1 mile race, currently scheduled to begin at 9:30 am.

Please note that there are separate signups for the general public and HCA students for both the 5K Kids and 1 Mile Kids races.

Timing will be gun time for all races. Updated timing will be provided periodically throughout the races.

There will be water on course and at the finish line.

Results will be posted at the race site and on this website as well later in the day.

Race packet pick up will be available at Hoboken Catholic Academy on Friday June 6, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Location subject to change, please check back here for updates. There will also be race day sign up; however, timed results and race shirts are subject to availability.

You may authorize another person to pick up your packet.

Results will be posted and rankings will be based on gun time.

Categories for the awards:

1. Top 3 Overall Male 5K race finishers

2. Top 3 Overall Female 5K race finishers

HCA Family Awards:

1. Top 3 Overall HCA Boys – 5K kid’s race

2. Top 3 Overall HCA Girls – 5K kid’s race

3. Top HCA Boy – 1 mile race

4. Top HCA Girl – 1 mile race

No duplicates means you are only eligible for one award, if you place in multiple categories, you will be given the option to choose which category you wish to be honored in and the other category will roll down to the next best finisher.

The 5K is scheduled for an 8:00 am start time and the Kids 1 mile race is set to begin at approximately 9:30 am. Start times are subject to change.

There will be on-course volunteers to guide you along the course to ensure you’re going in the proper direction as well as to ensure your safety. EMS will be on scene for emergencies.

Note all times subject to change, so please check back here for the most up to date information.

We appreciate your continued support and cannot wait to see you this year!

Let's start the 4th of July celebration early with a fun, 5k on a USATF certified course in Oak Ridge Park, Clark. Professionally timed by COMPUSCORE, Red, White & Blue bandana for all registrants. Our course will have one water stop, post-race refreshments and RED, WHITE & BLUE medals to all finishers. Awards to Top 3 Overall (Male/Female) and Top 3 Masters (Male/Female). Plenty of parking on site. Registration is online only - NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION and we will cap the race at 250 participants. A portion of the proceeds will be used to benefit MOBILE MEALS OF WESTFIELD.

Event:

Saturday June 27, 2026 - 8 a.m.

RED, WHITE & BLUE 5K - hosted by Central Jersey Road Runner Club

Early Bird Pricing: $17.76 (thru 3/31/2026) with periodic price increases

We are keeping YOUR costs down and keeping the "frills" to a minimum. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity serving the community in which we run. You will have the option to make a small donation as well, if you are able.

Course Description:

The course is USATF certified through beautiful Oak Ridge Park and free of vehicular traffic. One water stop will be available on the course.

Schedule of Events:

7:00am - 7:45am Check-in and bib pickup

7:50am National Anthem

7:55am Pre-race instructions

8:00am Start of the Red, White & Blue 5k

Timing:

Timing will be provided by Compuscore - premier timing services in our area.

Awards:

Top 3 Overall (M/F); Top 3 Masters (M/F) no doubling dipping. Finisher medals to all finishers.

Amenities:

Parking on site; "real" restroom facilities; post-race refreshments and a fun/race themed selfie wall to capture photos of yourself and your friends! We are hoping to provide a small goodie bag with a festive Red, White & Blue bandana to proudly wear at all the rest of your holiday festivities.

Interested in joining CENTRAL JERSEY ROAD RUNNERS CLUB?

Click here: https://www.cjrrc.org/membership.htm