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2026 NYC

5k RACE OF HOPE TO DEFEAT DEPRESSION

NYC RACE OF HOPE

Join us in New York at the Davis Center in Central Park on May 10, 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

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JOIN US ON RACE DAY:
Central Park • Davis Center

106-51 East Drive New York, NY 10026

  • Sunday, May 10, 2026

  • Walk or run the course

  • 5k distance

  • Strollers & dogs welcome (back of last corral only)

  • Rain or shine event

  • Date & time permit pending & subject to change

  • 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 Central Park. 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.

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SIGN UP TO BE A STUDENT AMBASSADOR!

Student Ambassadors are the voice and face of the NYC Race of Hope. Each Ambassador plays an important role by sharing information with their communities about the NYC and raising awareness about mental health.

RACE PERKS

The first 300 NYC Race of Hope participants to pickup a race packet will receive this amazing race kit:

  • Shirt

  • Hat

  • Race Bib

  • Finisher Medals for all racers!

SAY YELLOW TO GEAR!

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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

TOP AWARD CATEGORIES:

  • Most Funds Raised: Team Captain

  • Most Funds Raised: Individual

  • Largest Team: Team Captain
     

AWARD DETAILS

  • Win an HDRF Prize Pack

  • Search your competition

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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 #RaceForHope 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

SHARE & LET YOUR HOPE SHINE:

  • Pre-race training photos

  • "Flat Runner" race prep outfits

  • Race Day excitement

  • Your post-race celebration

TAG YOUR PHOTO/VIDEO

  • #RaceForHope

  • Tag HDRF

  • 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.

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