HTFI 5K Run

LIVE/IN-PERSON RACE

Join us at our 15th Annual HTFI 5K Run on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 9:00 AM in Overpeck County Park, Leonia, NJ.

It's a great way to build your fitness and enjoy the beautiful open space of Overpeck County Park in the midst of an urban landscape. Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers and top three age group finishers in each gender. Of course, we'll have some Pinoy (Filipino) treats and beverages to refresh yourself and to celebrate your great accomplishment! The live/in-person race is currently priced at $45.

For the live/in-person race, all finishers will get a commemorative shirt and medal. 

VIRTUAL RACE

There will also be a virtual option for those who cannot join us in person. You can run on a treadmill, in the park, jog around your neighborhood or walk around your house. Completion is based on an honor system and you track your own time. There will be  four options for our virtual race this year:

• Run for Charity ($30, there will be no shirt nor medal)
• Run for the Shirt ($50, includes shirt plus shipping cost)
• Run for the Medal and Charity ($50, includes medal plus shipping cost)
• Run for the Bling: Shirt and Medal ($60, includes shirt and medal plus shipping cost)

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The event was originally organized in 2009 in Jersey City by Handang Tumulong, Foundation, Inc. (HTFI), a 501(c) (3) organization. This annual race has helped us raise funds in support of our mission of helping those affected by devastating natural calamities in the Philippines and other parts of the globe.

Thank you very much for your continued support. 

Bel Molina

2024 HTFI 5K Run Overall Chair

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HOW TO GET TO THE START LINE 

New Overpeck County Park Challenger Rd. Ridgefield Park, NJ 07605

Please enter "Pavilion Overpeck County Park" into any navigation app. It will take you to the parking lot in front of the Pavilion, where you will see Handang Tumulong Foundation, Inc. (HTFI) tents.

Coming from the South, take exit 68 off the NJ Turnpike, turn left at the end of the ramp, and enter Overpeck County Park. Follow the park for about half a mile and parking entrance should be on the right.

Coming from the NYC area cross over the George Washington Bridge and merge on NJ 46 W, and exit very quickly onto Teaneck Road. Take the ramp onto Challenger Road. Follow the park route for about 3/4 of a mile. The parking entrance should be on the right.

COURSE MAP

The 2024 HTFI 5K Run/Walk is an out-and-back course. It starts at the Overpeck County Park Parking Lot. Participants will follow the path from the parking lot towards the Overpeck Creek Bridge, the turn around point.  Participants will make a U-turn before the bridge and follow the same  path to the finish line.

VIRTUAL RACE FAQs

Who can register?

This event is open to residents of the U.S. and U.S. Territories only.

I registered for the Virtual 5K to Run for the Shirt/Medal, when can I get my commemorative shirt and medal?

Registered participants will receive their commemorative shirt and/or medal in the mail at the mailing address they submit during the event registration process. Medals will be shipped within three-four weeks after the event completion time frame.

How do I submit my results?

You can submit your results via the "Manage Your Registration" link provided in your confirmation email. Alternatively, you can go to the "Participant" page. Just follow the instructions as provided and submit your results. Note: please provide a screenshot/image of your running activity (from Strava, Garmin, etc.) as proof of completion.

Can I share some pictures of me running?

Absolutely! Please feel free to post them on our HTFI facebook page and tag them with #HTFI5K2024.  

How do I print my digital bib?

Digital bibs can be printed out from the "Manage Your Registration" link provided in your confirmation email. Alternatively, you can go to the "Participant" page. Just follow the instructions as provided and print your bib. 

How do I print my finisher certificate?

Finisher certificates can be printed out from the "Manage Your Registration" link provided in your confirmation email. Alternatively, you can go to the "Participant" page. Just follow the instructions as provided and print your certificate. We would like to suggest printing your certificate after the event completion time frame to ensure all participants are able to submit results; allowing our race platform to calculate accurate placements.