Run by the River: October 27

POTTSTOWN, PA – Hobart’s Run is preparing for its annual 5K – Hobart’s Run by the River – again with a spooky Halloween-themed twist. The Run by the River will take place on Sunday, October 27, beginning at 9 a.m. (8 a.m. registration) at scenic Riverfront Park, 100 College Drive, Pottstown, Pa.

Runners are encouraged to get into a creepy, funny, festive Monster Mash mindset and run in Halloween attire, all to benefit worthwhile community causes. Special prizes will be given for the fastest runners in different ages categories as well as for those who are most “spirited” in categories including: Scariest Costume, Best Duo Costume, Best Group (3 or More) Costume, and Most Creative Costume.

This community and family-oriented fundraising event 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 Homeownership Improvement Program.

Sponsors needed; support will fund 2025 Halloween parade

Hobart’s Run is seeking essential sponsorship support from area businesses, individuals, and organizations.

Notably, this year Hobart’s Run plans to allocate a portion of Run by the River proceeds toward making a lively Pottstown Halloween parade a reality again next year, 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 announced 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, October 11, 2024 will receive a 4”x 4” logo on the official dry-wick race t-shirt and recognition in publications and on social media, and 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, October 11, 2024 will receive a 2”x 2” logo on the official dry-wick race t-shirt and recognition in publications and on social media.

Bronze Sponsors ($100) and Copper Sponsors ($1 – $99) who reply by Friday, October 25, 2024, will receive recognition on social media.

Naturally, runners (as well as walkers) are needed for this popular, fun event to again be a success.

All details regarding the Hobart’s Run by the River 5k can be located by clicking here.

For student (high school and younger) sign-ups please e-mail jacqueline@hobartsrunpottstown.org for a discount code.

Please note that to receive a Run by the River 2004 race t-shirt, registrants must sign up by Friday, October 11, 2024.

The event will be run in collaboration with Second Wind Timing.

Interested parties may email Jacqueline Steinman at jacqueline@hobartsrunpottstown.org or call (610) 705-1018 to sign up or learn more.