Brooklyn Hope for the Homeless

BROOKLYN!!! Friday, June 21, 2019 6:30AM START

MEDAL UP BEFORE THE START OF THE WORK DAY

Welcome to the Hope for the Homeless 5K benefiting Back On My Feet!

Following our success in other cities, this exciting new race is coming to Brooklyn to give all borough participants close to Prospect Park the ability to show off their health and wellness campaigns and run or walk a 5K of which proceeds go to Back On My Feet - a organization established throughout New York City and other US cities focused on providing training, wellness assistance and financial literacy to return the homeless back to normalcy.

Nestled and completely contained in Prospect Park, this electronically chip timed USATF-certified 5K Walk/Run is being held to experience fun with friends, family, locals and tourists for a great cause.  

Register today before prices increase on May 15th:

• 5K ONLY - $35 

which includes the cost of the finisher's medal, pre and post refreshments, and top prizes per age category.  Awards for the fastest male and female in each age category will be given: 18 – 25, 26 – 35, 36 – 40, 41 – 50,51 – 60, 61 – 70, 71+ as well as top finisher as wheelchair user, mom with running stroller, dad with running stroller.

COURSE AMENITIES

Water will be available on the course along with replenishing snacks and finish line photos.

PRICING

Register early to avoid price increases and increase funds to our dedicated charity Back On My Feet.  Onsite registration is only available via credit card.

BIB PICKUP

Please note Race Day pickup for runners will commence at 5:30AM for all runners/walkers at the area off of Wellhouse Drive.

If you are interested in showcasing products at the event or registering a team of runners, please contact freeme@purposerun.com

The race will start and finish near the entrance to Wellhouse Drive not far from the LeFrak Center, Oriental Pavilion, and Smorgasburg.

COURSE AMENITIES

Water will be available on the course along with replenishing snacks and finish line photos.

PRICING

Register early to avoid price increases and increase funds to our dedicated charity Back On My Feet.  Onsite registration is only available via credit card.

RESULTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Results, finish line photos and selected videos will be posted on our website after the race.

DIRECTIONS

The B/Q/S trains are the closest to Prospect Park. The F Train to 15th St/Prospect Park and the 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza are within a mile walk to Prospect Park/race location.

For additional details, please review the MTA Trip Planner website.

REGULATIONS AND POLICIES

No refunds or deferrals are allowed.  Strollers or dogs are allowed in the race as long as each runner can hear announcements.

All runners/walkers must finish within a 2 hr time frame for an official finish time.

Looking forward to seeing you there!