The streets and footpaths of downtown Jersey City were filled with maroon last week, during the 2024 Prep Walkathon. Three years into its revival, this fall tradition—which originally ran from 1978-2010, has undoubtedly hit its stride and retaken its place as a highlight of the Prep calendar.
Through donations from students, families, and friends of Prep, a dine-to-donate event, faculty/staff sponsorships, and students volunteering their time, the 2024 walkathon saw just over 90% student participation, and raised over $81,000 for financial aid at Prep.
And so under sunny autumn skies, hundreds of Marauders followed the brand new Prep Walkathon flag through the streets and along the waterfront, filling our neighborhoods with Prep Pride while also supporting their fellow students. Groups split along two routes—one walking north along the waterfront and one walking south—before meeting up once again at Keenan Field. There, the Prep community enjoyed a carnival that included games, inflatable rides, a mechanical bull, a rock wall, and more.
Join us for a walk through our vibrant and scenic surroundings in the video below… if you haven’t been back to campus in a long time, it’s also a great opportunity to rediscover Jersey City!