3rd Annual Hopewell Valley 5K Race/Walk and 1M Fun Run
Event Description:
Welcome spring with a family friendly 5K Run/Walk or a 1 Mile Fun Run at Hopewell Valley Central High School!
Lace up your running shoes and wear your spring themed attire as we fill the streets of Hopewell Valley with festive cheer.
All proceeds to benefit Senior Events for the HVCHS Class of 2026 and 2027.
Event Location:
HV Central Valley High School
259 Pennington Titusville Rd, Pennington, NJ 08534
Events:
Race Registration and Bib Pick-Up at TMS Cafeteria: 8:00 AM
1 Mile Fun Run (Begins at 8:45 AM): $25.
5K Race/Walk (Begins at 9:30 AM): $35.
Race Information:
This Event will be held RAIN, SNOW, OR SHINE!
T-Shirts for All Registrations Rec'd by February 26, 2025 - Others while Supplies Last!!
Awards to Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following Age Groups:
15 & Under · 16-19 · 20-29 · 30-39 · 40-49 · 50-59 · 60-69 · 70-79 · 80-89 · 90+
This event will be USATF sanctioned and has been included in the USATF Grand Prix Series with a point value of 500.
Click HERE to register and view course map.
Bib Pickup and Parking Information
We are accepting on-site registration on the race day.
Bib Pickup
RACE DAY pickup begins at 8:00 AM at the Timberlane Middle School Cafeteria, 51 S Timberlane Dr., Pennington, NJ 08534 (after parking, see below). Look for bib pickup and registration signs.
Parking
We have several parking options depending on where you come from (parking lot attendants will be available to help you out):
1. Coming from Pennington Harbourton Rd or Rt 31 South: from Pennington Harbourton Rd turn onto S. Timberlane Dr and there will be a lot to your left (“Solar Lot”). THIS LOT WILL ONLY BE OPEN UNTIL 8:30 AM. After this time, you will only be able to park at the high school by way of Pennington Titusville Rd as S Timberlane Dr will be shut down. This parking lot will reopen at the end of the race.
2. Coming from Pennington Titusville Rd or Rt 31 North: park at the Hopewell Valley Central High School. The parking lot in front of the high school will be available for participants.
Please note: The parking lots at Timberlane Middle School will not be open during this event for race participants.
Spring & Floral Spirit / Costume Contest Check in: Please be sure to stop by our spirit table next to the registration table on your way to the starting line. If you are planning to enter our costume contest (and we know you are) check in at this table to enter the contest. Be creative – bright spring colors, flowers, or whatever comes to mind when you think of spring!
Restrooms: inside Timberlane Middle School (by the cafeteria). There will be bathroom guides to help.
Hydration: There will be water available at the turnaround point of the race (end of Dublin Road) but we always encourage you to bring your own water and help us do our part to be environmentally responsible.
Post Race Refreshments, Awards and Activity: join us inside at the Timberlane Cafeteria where we will have refreshments for you to enjoy, several of our local businesses, and sponsors will have tables for you to stop by and our awards ceremony will begin at approximately 10:45 am.
Parking and Site Map
About Hopewell Valley 5K
Our Story
Our Sponsors
Our Sponsors
The Inaugural Hopewell Valley 5K, the "Bunny Hop" took place in April 2023. This race was founded by the Hopewell Valley Central High School PTO as a way to raise funds to support the Class of 2024 and to bring our community together for a wonderful day of running/walking. The event successfully brought together over 250 members of our
The Inaugural Hopewell Valley 5K, the "Bunny Hop" took place in April 2023. This race was founded by the Hopewell Valley Central High School PTO as a way to raise funds to support the Class of 2024 and to bring our community together for a wonderful day of running/walking. The event successfully brought together over 250 members of our community. Building on the success of the first event, we have decided to establish an annual tradition in our community. Each year the HV5K will focus on raising funds to support the current Juniors at CHS with that class having the opportunity to create the theme for the race. The funds raised from this event are used to fund senior year activities that will support our students in various ways including organizing a large-scale event known as Post Prom. This memorable evening provides an alcohol and drug free alternative for all CHS students and their guests following the senior prom. Post Prom continues to be highly anticipated, well attended, and thoroughly enjoyed by our seniors! The parent volunteers also plan several other senior year events, including, Senior Sunrise, Senior Sunset and various senior week activities.
Our Sponsors
Our Sponsors
Our Sponsors
This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Interested in being a race sponsor? We are seeking sponsorships to support the Hopewell Valley 5K, the "Bulldog Blossom Run" and appreciate your consideration. We are accepting Corporate donations as well as donations from individuals/families.
2025 Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Food Sponsors
