NYC Race of Hope
About this race
NEW LOCATION IN CENTRAL PARK!
Join Hope for Depression Research Foundation at the 2026 NYC Race of Hope. Help raise awareness and funds for groundbreaking research as we work to find the cure for depression.
The 5K (3.1 mile) race follows a beautiful, brand-new course through the quiet northern sections of Central Park, with the start and finish line celebration at the newly constructed Davis Center.
May 10 is Mother's Day and the Race of Hope is a great way to start the day with someone you love.
REGISTRATION:
• $25 - Students: Up to 5/10/26 @ 9:45 am (Student Tickets are valid for Elementary - College up to age 22.)
• $35 - Adults: Up to 5/10/26 @ 9:45 am
GEAR: First 300 to pickup
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Running
NYC Teen Race of Hope — 5k - Student
Only enter your exact birth date to ensure the accuracy for our awards & race results which are based upon age & gender. If you are shy, enter 01/01/1905. This fake data cues our team to remove you from the official results & award eligibility. Run or walk at your own pace to complete the 3.1 mile course.
NYC Teen Race of Hope — 5k - Adult
Only enter your exact birth date to ensure the accuracy for our awards & race results which are based upon age & gender. If you are shy, enter 01/01/1905. This fake data cues our team to remove you from the official results & award eligibility. Run or walk at your own pace to complete the 3.1 mile course.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in New York City.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 114 New York City events
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