Race of Hope Southampton 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 1, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Southampton, New York
- Entry fee
- From $55
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race of Hope - 12 & Older | 5K | Aug 1, 20278:30 AM | $55 | – |
| Race of Hope - Child | Kids | Aug 1, 20278:30 AM | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Race of Hope - 12 & Older: $55 until Jul 31, then $55 until Aug 1.
- Race of Hope - Child: $55 until Jul 31.
Online registration closes Aug 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 33:56, about 10:55 a mile, based on 541 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:56 and men in 30:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:45 AM, and the Race of Hope - 12 & Older starts at 8:30 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
Agawam Park, Southampton, NY 11968
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 (6 years)2026 Southampton Race of Hope — 5k
No Age Provided
Aggregated from official results (CompuScore) for Race of Hope Southampton. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Race of Hope Southampton?
At the 2026 2026 Southampton Race of Hope — 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 24:47 or better, the top quarter in 28:29, and half the field in 36:16; the last tenth came in after 1:01:36.
At the 2026 No Age Provided, the fastest tenth finished in 33:51 or better, the top quarter in 49:27, and half the field in 58:07; the last tenth came in after 1:07:01.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:25 | 19:11 |
| 20-29 | 20:45 | 22:06 |
| 30-39 | 23:16 | 16:20 |
| 40-49 | 25:54 | 20:26 |
| 50-59 | 25:09 | 21:02 |
| 60-69 | 25:56 | 24:15 |
| 70+ | 33:20 | 30:57 |
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 285 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Race of Hope Southampton 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 211 to 776 finishers, and the median time dropped from 41:46 to 36:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 776 (+8%) | 36:16 | under 24:47 | 14:42 |
| 2025 | 720 (+16%) | 35:39 | under 23:47 | 14:56 |
| 2024 | 621 (+23%) | 35:28 | under 22:58 | 15:27 |
| 2023 | 503 (+47%) | 38:46 | under 24:03 | 15:22 |
| 2022 | 343 (+63%) | 37:25 | under 25:11 | 16:17 |
| 2021 | 211 | 41:46 | under 24:00 | 16:38 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:29, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here are about average.
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 August 1 the day usually runs from 72°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 68°F and hot years reach 87°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
- Agawam Park, Southampton, NY 11968Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 70 feet
- Included with entry
- Jacket, T-Shirt, Hat, Bib, Finisher Medal!
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 1, 2027), 2026 (Aug 2, 2026), 2025 (Aug 3, 2025), 2024 (Aug 4, 2024), 2023 (Aug 6, 2023), 2022 (Aug 7, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Race of Hope Southampton?
- Sunday, August 1, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $55, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 776 runners finished the 2026 Southampton Race of Hope — 5k; the median finish was 36:16 and the winner ran 14:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:29, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Agawam Park, Southampton, NY 11968.
From the organizers
If you do not yet have your bib on race day, please be in the Registration Tent line by 7:30 AM
Event Opens: 6:30 AM | Race Starts: 8:30 am
Join Hope for Depression Research Foundation at the 2026 Southampton 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 Lake Agawam in Southampton, NY. Participants come from all over the tri-state area and beyond, including professional and first-time runners, walkers, corporate teams, families, and children to unite as a community and raise awareness in the fight to defeat depression.