17th Annual Hillsborough Hop 5K

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  • 06.03.2017 @ 08:00 AM
  • Hillsborough, New Jersey
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Online registration has ended. You can register in person at the Hillsborough YMCA on June 2nd, from 6:30-8:30pm. At that time, registration is $40 per person.
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As one of Somerset County’s premier road races, Hillsborough YMCA Hop 5K brings families and the community together in a fun race that encourages everyone to strive for and reach a personal fitness goal.

Hillsborough YMCA is pleased to sponsor the event which has continued to grow over the past 16 years and has become a fun, spring fitness tradition in the Hillsborough community. The event raises funds that help Hillsborough YMCA fulfill its mission to keep programs and services available to all, regardless of income.
Award Catagories
Top finishers are recognized in age-based categories ranging from 8 and Under to Over 85, as well as in a number of unique categories including parent-child teams and fastest YMCA member and employee.

AWARD CATEGORIES:
 Top 3 Overall Male and Female

 Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following categories:
     Ages 8 & under   Ages 9-11
     Ages 12-14          Ages 15-19
     Ages 20-24          Ages 25-29
     Ages 30-34          Ages 35-39
     Ages 40-44          Ages 45-49
     Ages 50-54          Ages 55-59
     Ages 60-64          Ages 65-69
     Ages 70-74          Ages 75-79
     Ages 80-84          Ages 85 & over

 Top Finishers in the following categories:
     Male Somerset County YMCA Member
     Female Somerset County YMCA Member
     Male Somerset County YMCA Employee
     Female Somerset County YMCA Employee

 Top 3 Finishers the following categories:
     Mother and Son
     Mother and Daughter
     Father and Son
     Father and Daughter
*Parent/Child teams are one parent with one child. Times of parent and child are combined for total time.

 Hoppy Award
The Hoppy Award is presented to the Hillsborough School with the highest percentage of students participating in the 5K race

 Top 3 Community Team Participation
Each team member registers individually and indicates his/her participation as a team member by entering the team name during the registration process.
Bag Pick-up
Bag pick-up will take place Friday night, June 2, from 6:30-8:30pm or Saturday, June 3, from 6:30-7:30am. It is recommended that participants pick up their bibs/bags Friday night.
Raffle
Since this is the 17th year for the Hillsborough HOP, any participant who's bib number ends in "17" will win a prize! Raffle prizes will be available Friday night during bag pick-up.
Parking
The Hillsborough YMCA's parking lot will be very busy Saturday morning before the race and since the race ends at the Hillsborough Township Municipal building, it is recommended that participants either carpool or park at or near the municipal building.
Directions to the Hillsborough YMCA
Our address is 19 East Mountain Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844. However, some navigation systems do not have our location accurate. Therefore, please put 322 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, into your system in order to arrive at the proper destination.
Online Registration Deadline
Online post registration will end May 31st.

In-person registration will take place June 2, 6:30-8:30 at the Hillsborough YMCA. The price is $40 per person.

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE.
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Team Registration Style
Please select a method of registration below:
   Join a Team: Pick from a list of team names on the next page and join your team.
   Create a Team: Once you create a team, participants can join your team under the "join a team" option above.
   Individual Registration: Register as an individual participant.
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