Helen's 5K Run/Walk

Helen's 5K Run/Walk 2026

Event Date

• Date: September 20, 2026
• Location: Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY
• Time: Check-in & Registration: 7:45 - 9:00 AM: Official Start: 9:30 AM
• USATF Certified: Yes

Virtual Participation

• Dates: September 14 through September 26, 2026
• Participation: Anywhere in the Nation
• Activities: Walk, run, or roll in your community
• Registration Fees: $35: $25 for ages 1-17

Registration Details

• Includes: T-shirt (available only for in-person pre-registered participants)
• Post-race: Lite bites and refreshments
• Policy: Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable
• T-shirt Guarantee: Register by September 1st to guarantee size: not available for same-day registration

Who Can Participate

• Eligibility: Individuals of all ages and abilities
• Waiver: Required for participants under 18 by a parent or guardian
• Unity: Join a community for a shared mission
• Inclusivity: Everyone is welcome

Supporting Causes

Funds raised will create a lasting impact for individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision.

Supporting Destiny Home

• Mission: Supports DeafBlind individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Location: Port Washington, NY
• Services: 24-hour support for residents
• Community Engagement: Residents participate in local life actively

Advancing Communication Access at HKNC

• Initiatives: Interpreting and SSP services
• Goal: Ensure essential communication access for DeafBlind individuals
• Support: Includes job training and community engagement
• Impact: Funds raised will enhance communication access

Become a Champion for Independence

Registration is just the beginning—your real impact comes through peer-to-peer fundraising.

• Fundraising: Set additional goals beyond registration fee
• Sponsorship: Ask friends and family to support your participation
• Fundraising Guide: Helen’s 5K Run/Walk Fundraising Guide

Form a Team

Gather friends, family, or colleagues to multiply your impact.

• Team Challenges: Create friendly competition and shared purpose
• Collective Goals: Set and track progress together
• Impact: Teams often raise more funds than individual participants

Corporate Team Challenges & Participation

Engage your workplace in meaningful impact while building team connections.

• Internal Campaigns: Create fundraising initiatives within the company
• Participation: Choose in-person or virtual options
• Team Building: Build connections while supporting a cause
• Team Fundraising Guide: Helen’s 5K Run/Walk Team Fundraising Guide

Award Categories

• Overall Finishers: Male and Female
• Physically Challenged: First finishers male and female
• DeafBlind Finishers: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
• Blind/Low-Vision Finishers: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
• Age Categories: First three finishers in each age group
• Veterans: Medal for top military and veteran finishers

Organization Background

Helen Keller Services (HKS) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, offering programs through two divisions focused on individuals who are blind, have low vision, or DeafBlind.

Registration

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Thank you for your support!