HoBOOken 5K Race

The HoBOOken 5K is a Halloween-season 5K held in Hoboken, New Jersey, beginning at Pier A on Sinatra Drive. It is Hoboken's sole costumed 5K, attracting runners in holiday attire alongside those seeking a fast, flat road race on a USATF-certified course. The event also includes a virtual 5K, an in-person children's race, and a virtual children's scavenger hunt. The race is among Hoboken's larger running events, drawing an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 participants. It functions as the primary fundraiser for The Hoboken Shelter, an organization assisting neighbors since 1982 with the goal of guiding individuals from crisis toward stability. Race proceeds support the shelter in providing 50 safe overnight stays, 500 daily meals, and 1,000 weekly showers.