About & Membership
Hoboken Track Club was established in the summer of 2021 by a group of friends who not only love to run, but live for racing and exploring new experiences in the running community. As each of their fall race calendars began to fill, the group quickly learned the value and fun in having support from teammates along the way. After a wildly successful first season together, forming a team became a no-brainer. Shortly thereafter, Hoboken Track Club was born.
Hoboken Track Club aims to bring together runners, no matter their pace or experience, who are looking to set big racing goals and support teammates in achieving theirs. Positive energy, sportsmanship, and enthusiastic team participation are core values that define us. At Hoboken Track Club, we are excited to welcome runners of all backgrounds hoping to conquer faster times and new distances while learning from each other along the way.
What makes us different?
At Hoboken Track Club we have one membership requirement - earning 4 “Cheer Credits” per year.
A “Cheer Credit” is earned by cheering for Hoboken Track Club teammates at a race. Having a "Cheer Credit" requirement ensures genuine investment in each others goals, increased team camaraderie and engagement with teammates beyond track workouts and group runs.
Pursuit of this credit has brought teammates as far as the Boston Marathon, The Chicago Marathon and upstate New York but more commonly, right across the river, earning us representation on the sidelines at just about every New York Road Runners race.
Photo Credit: Justin Sorensen (@justinsorensen_)
Team Maxims
At Hoboken Track Club our core values can be summed up in our team maxims:
No one’s race or pace is more important than another's.
We are always classy, sportsmanship is #1.
When we’re not on the track, we’re supporting our teammates.
We win as a team.
We commit to our goals; You’re in or you’re out.
We are competitive when it’s time.
We are active participants in our community.
We race with honor, no shortcuts.
We are thankful for this journey and race like it.
What are the benefits
of joining HTC?
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A group of incredibly supportive, driven teammates looking to chase big goals and support you in achieving yours. This includes but is not limited to a 200% increase in Strava Kudos, race day confetti cannons and full support in buying another pair of running shoes :)
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Ability to compete as a team in both NYRR & USATF races and relays
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Coordination of HTC logo printing design by our own, Hanna Martel, on the apparel of you choice
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Apparel and printing costs not included. Printing and apparel guidelines will be provided upon membership approval
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Access to HTC Slack workspace
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Access to HTC teammate events including open track workouts, group runs, race after parties
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Discounts with:
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Finish Line Physical Therapy
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Bombas
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The Feed
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Various local race organizations
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+ more to come
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In the past, these have included, Bandit Running, Tracksmith, DoorDash and PowerBar
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Membership Criteria
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Your own unique combination of positive attitude, desire to be a teammate, consistency, love of racing and drive to achieve big goals
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$125 annual dues
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A minimum requirement of cheering on teammates at 4 races / year.
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Races that you are also running or occur on the same day do not count towards this requirement.
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This number is adjusted based on application approval date but can be thought of as 1 race/quarter.
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Volunteering or pacing a race can be counted towards this total as long as it is not also fulfilling the NYRR 9+1 volunteer credit
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Signing of team bylaws, maxims and various waivers
About Our Logo
Inspired by Hoboken’s heritage “H”, Hanna Martel (@hjcav) thoughtfully designed this logo to represent the unique energy of our little city. This “H”, seen all over the Mile Square, pays homage to Hoboken’s pivotal role as the epicenter of New Jersey’s water, rail and trans-Atlantic shipping industries dating back to 1658.
Hoboken’s rich history and importance to the Tri-State area doesn’t end there. Nestled along the Hudson River & New York City harbor, Hoboken offered a warm welcome as the “Gateway to America” for so many immigrant families seeking freedom and opportunity in a new land – the true American Dream.
As we head into any new season or big race, we too are inspired to dream…and welcome you to dream with us.
