2nd Annual Hobooken 5k raises $27,000 for the Hoboken Shelter

The Hoboken Elysianettes Running Society announced that the 2nd Annual HoBOOken 5K & Scary Scurry Kids Run on October 29, 2011 raised over $27,000 to benefit the Hoboken Shelter.

Race sponsors included 35-Minute Bootcamps, Bin-it, Ivy Rehab, Mimi Yoga for Everyone!, Betterment, Hartshorn Portraiture, Lev-10, Wicked Wolf Tavern, Inserra Supermarkets and Fleet Feet.

The threat of a rare October snow storm didn’t scare off the nearly 1000 runners of all ages who braved the elements to complete the race. Mike Rivera of Westwood, New Jersey was the overall male winner in a time of 16:20 and Noelle Thurlow of Hoboken was first for women coming in at 20:04.

About the Race:
The HoBOOken Halloween 5K and Scary Scurry Kids' Run is produced by the Hoboken Elysianettes Running Society. The fast, flat course runs along the Hoboken waterfront with a beautiful view of the NYC Skyline. The race includes awards for overall male and female winners, age group winners and prizes for best costumes in a variety of categories as well as post-race festivities/refreshments. For more information visit: http://hobooken5k.com/

About the Shelter:
The Hoboken Shelter's mission is to be a community partnership that transforms lives by providing meals for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, & services to support people to become housed. For more information visit: http://hobokenshelter.org/

About the Elysianettes:
The Hoboken Elysianettes Running Society's (HERS) mission is to create a welcoming and supportive environment for women who are already runners, or want to become runners. Both beginning and experienced runners are encouraged to join. The Elysianettes emphasize training and development for a variety of intensities, and participating in local races. For more information visit: www.elysianettes.com.

Contact: Jessica Adler and Elizabeth Moss
Cellphone(s): 201-874-8759 and 201-921-3414
Email: HoBOOken5k@gmail.com