Hobart’s Run is preparing for its annual 5K with a Halloween-themed twist.
Hobart’s Run by the River will take place on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 9 AM at scenic Riverfront Park, located at 100 College Drive in Pottstown. Registration is at 8 AM.
Runners are encouraged to get into a Monster Mash mindset and run in creepy, funny, festive Halloween attire — all to benefit community causes. Special prizes will be given to the fastest runners in different age groups, as well as to those who are most “spirited” in categories that include:
- Scariest Costume
- Best Duo Costume
- Best Group Costume (three or more)
- Most Creative Costume
This family-oriented fundraiser helps Hobart’s Run make an impact in Pottstown through neighborhood improvement initiatives, including the Adopt-a-Trashcan Program, Business Incentive Grants, Façade
Improvement Grants, and the Homeownership Improvement Program.
Hobart’s Run is seeking essential sponsorship support from area businesses, individuals, and organizations. Notably, Hobart’s Run plans to allocate a portion of the Run by the River proceeds this year toward making a Pottstown Halloween Parade a reality again in 2025. Unfortunately, the borough canceled this year’s parade due to the lack of a sponsor and related funds.
In 2023, Hobart’s Run joined with several other Pottstown organizations to get a parade up and running. Borough Manager Justin Keller said this year that even if funding were to become available, it would be prudent to allocate it toward a 2025 parade and begin planning accordingly to ensure a well-executed, robust event. Hobart’s Run anticipates collaborative efforts with other Pottstown entities toward this goal.
Gold Sponsors ($500) who reply by Friday, Oct. 11 will receive a four-by-four-inch logo on the official race t-shirt and recognition in publications and on social media. They may drop off or schedule a pick-up of promotional materials such as business cards, menus, coupons, and other materials to be included in race packets, if desired.
Silver Sponsors ($250) who reply Friday, Oct. 11 will receive a two-by-two-inch logo on the official race t-shirt and recognition in publications and on social media.
Bronze Sponsors ($100) and Copper Sponsors ($1-$99) who reply by Friday, Oct. 25 will receive recognition on social media.
Runners and walkers are needed for this popular event to again be a success. More details can be found at Hobart’s Run by the River.
For student (high school and younger) sign-ups, please e-mail Jacqueline Steinman at [email protected] for a discount code.
Please note that to receive a 2024 race t-shirt, participants must register by Oct. 11.
The event will be run in collaboration with Second Wind Timing.
To learn more about Hobart’s Run by the River, e-mail [email protected] or call 610-705-1018.
