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
Student- 5k Race Registration
Adult - 5k Race Registration
5k VIRTUAL Registration (No Gear option) until 5/15/27
PRIORITY REGISTRATION - 2027 NYC Race of Hope
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in New York City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:54 AM and sets at 7:51 PM local time (EDT) in New York City on May 1, 2027 — 13h 57m of daylight.
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, 133 New York City events
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