2026 NYC
5k RACE OF HOPE TO DEFEAT DEPRESSION
All age & skill levels are warmly welcomed!
This exciting run/walk highlights teen mental health awareness.
Pier 76 • Hudson River Park
408 12th Ave West
Manhattan, NY 10018
May 17, 2026
Event opens: 8:30AM — Race Start time: 10:00 AM
Race date & location are confirmed & permit is approved!
NYC RACE OF HOPE
Join us in New York at Pier 76 in Hudson River Park on May 17, 2026 for the NYC Race of Hope to Defeat Depression 5k!
Sign up and join us on race day to be a part of the excitement with fellow participants.
100% of your race registration will fund depression research!
5K | NEW YORK, NY
JOIN US ON RACE DAY:
Pier 76 • Hudson River Park
408 12th Ave West, Manhattan, NY 10018
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Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Event opens at 8:30 A.M. ET
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Race starts at 10:00 A.M. ET
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Walk or run the course
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5k distance
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Strollers & dogs welcome (back of last corral only)
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Rain or shine event
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Date & time permit pending & subject to change
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No refunds
GET READY TO RACE
JOIN US IN NEW YORK, NY
Join Hope for Depression Research Foundation at the New York City 5k Race of Hope to Defeat Depression. All Race of Hope events raise awareness and funds for urgent depression research.
The 5k (3.1 mile) race route is a beautiful run/walk around Hudson River Park starting at 10:00 a.m. The NYC racing community will unite with teens, families, and educators from New York City schools to raise awareness in the fight to defeat depression.
HOW TO RACE LIKE A PRO!
YOU'RE IN!… Now what? Read our Race Like A Pro guide to make the most of your NYC Race of Hope 5k to Defeat Depression experience from sign-up to after you've crossed the finish line. We are so excited to share your race with you!
Take your Race of Hope experience to the next level by taking on our Top Fundraiser Challenge! The Top 3 fundraisers in each category will earn an awesome Hope for Depression prize pack. We'll even help you fundraise to take on your competition!
100% of all funds raised will go to directly to funding groundbreaking depression research!
FUNDRAISER CHALLENGE
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Most Funds Raised: Team Captain
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Most Funds Raised: Individual
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Largest Team: Team Captain
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Win an HDRF Prize Pack
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Search your competition
We want to receive your messages of hope, video clips, and boomerang creations any time. We'll select entries and share them on social media and future race promotion. To have your Share Hope entry be considered for inclusion, submit your content right away.
Use #iRaceForHope on social media to link your posts to the Race of Hope mission! We can't wait to see your messages of hope and race excitement!
SHARE HOPE
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Pre-race training photos
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"Flat Runner" race prep outfits
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Race Day excitement
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Your post-race celebration
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#iRaceForHope
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Tag our social channels
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Share your race experience with your crew!
HOPE AS ONE
Your participation in the Race of Hope will fund groundbreaking brain research that will transform the way depression is viewed, diagnosed, treated and prevented.
