HOP TO IT!

Hillsborough Hop 5K June 7th, 2025

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 20 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.

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOP 5K!

If you are interested in being a sponsor at this year’s event, please download the sponsor form.

RACE DETAILS

We’re thrilled that you have registered for Hillsborough YMCA’s Hop 5K and we are looking forward to a great race at 8:00 am on Saturday, June 7. The awards ceremony begins at 9 am.

RACE DETAILS

BIB & SHIRT PICK-UP

On Friday, the night before the race, all registered runners can pick up their shirts, bibs and race bags from 5 – 7 p.m. at Hillsborough YMCA, 19 East Mountain Road. Anyone who can’t get there Friday can pick up their items on race morning from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m.

PARKING

Race day parking at the Y will be limited. Parking will be available at the township Municipal Building at 379 S. Branch Road, where the race finishes. Please refrain from parking along the race course or in the shopping center lot across the street from the Y. Parking is available along Van Bolton Road, Oak Terrace, Buckland Drive, April Valley Drive, Cedarview Court, Beechwood Circle and Wescott Road.

DIRECTIONS & COURSE MAP

For those who are using a GPS to get to the race, please use the address of 322 South Branch Road, Hillsborough NJ.

RACE TIPS

To ensure the race runs smoothly, please follow running etiquette:

  • Line up at the start according to your predicted pace per mile. Runners in the front who are not a 6:00 min/mile runner may slow the start of the race.
  • If you must stop during the race, please move to the side of the road to avoid accidents or tripping.
  • At the water stops, please move to the side if you are stopping.
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