NYC Race of Hope 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- New York, New York
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt, a finisher medal and a hat
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult - 5k Race Registration | 5K | May 1, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| PRIORITY REGISTRATION - 2027 NYC Race of Hope | 5K | May 1, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| Student- 5k Race Registration | 5K | May 1, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| 5k VIRTUAL Registration (No Gear option) until 5/15/27Virtual | 5K | May 1, 20278:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Adult - 5k Race Registration and Student- 5k Race Registration: Free until May 1.
- PRIORITY REGISTRATION - 2027 NYC Race of Hope: Free until Apr 26.
Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:23 and men in 31:58.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:55 AM, and the Adult - 5k Race Registration starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Davis Center, New York, NY 10026
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (CompuScore) for NYC Race of Hope. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at NYC Race of Hope?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 27:23 or better, the top quarter in 30:26, and half the field in 36:45; the last tenth came in after 58:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:30 | 25:39 |
| 20-29 | 28:13 | 21:10 |
| 30-39 | 27:20 | 25:55 |
| 40-49 | 31:50 | 29:01 |
| 50-59 | 34:36 | 30:04 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 33:00 |
| 70+ | n/a | 31:03 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 54 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
NYC Race of Hope 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 179 to 275 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:40 to 36:45.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 275 (-16%) | 36:45 | under 27:23 | 18:25 |
| 2025 | 327 (+29%) | 37:38 | under 26:01 | 18:55 |
| 2024 | 254 (+42%) | 32:27 | under 24:01 | 17:29 |
| 2023 | 179 | 37:40 | under 25:41 | 18:54 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:26, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 1 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Davis Center, New York, NY 10026Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 70 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt, Hat, Bib, Finisher Medal
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (May 1, 2027), 2026 (May 10, 2026), 2025 (May 18, 2025), 2024 (May 19, 2024), 2023 (May 21, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is NYC Race of Hope?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, a finisher medal and a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 275 runners finished the Student- 5k Race Registration; the median finish was 36:45 and the winner ran 18:25.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:26, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Davis Center, New York, NY 10026.
From the organizers
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.
GEAR: First 300 to pickup
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REGISTRATION:
• $25 - Students: Up to 5/10/26 @ 9:45 am (Student Tickets are valid for Elementary - College up to age 22.)