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PS 199 RUN HARD, BE KIND 5K (Spring)

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Pier i in Riverside Park South. (Enter the park at Riverside Blvd and West 68th Street, then follow the walking path down toward the Hudson.), New York NY

Sunday, May 18th, 2025

🏃‍♀️ RUN, WALK OR CHEER!

The PS 199 RUN HARD, BE KIND 5K isn't just about running.

This is an opportunity for our entire community to come together to experience the thrill of accomplishing a goal! Whether that means taking on the 5K course with your family and friends, cheering your heart out in support of our community, or helping to raise funds for the incredible programs and activities at PS 199, we need your support, enthusiasm and energy. Your donations will support the PS 199 PTA which funds the following enrichment programs and more:

  • Center for Architecture Foundation
  • New York Philharmonic School Partnership Program
  • National Dance Institute
  • Chess
  • Leap 360 Musical Theater
  • Sun Works Hydroponic Garden
  • Community Reading in the Library
  • Field Trips
  • Technology
  • Art Supplies
  • Teacher Appreciation

📅 SUNDAY, MAY 18 (Rain or Shine!)

  • 2PM: Runner Check-In / Pre-Race Fun Begins (BAG CHECK + BIKE WATCH WILL BE AVAILABLE)
  • 3PM: Warmup + Cheer Stations Activated @ 3PM
  • 3:10PM-ish: RACE START
  • 4PM-ish: Awards
  • Post-Race: Celebration @ Pier i

🏞️ COURSE:

We'll run along the Hudson River in Riverside Park South for the entire course in a series of out-and-backs. Race central will be on the pier across from Pier I Café. Starting from there, we'll head south along the water approx 0.5 miles, run back, head north to the Boat Basin at 79th St along the water, head south again, and loop back to the pier. The last tenths will be to the end of the pier and back to finish.

PRIZES:
  • Top adult + student finishers
  • The class with the most registrations will win BIG!
  • The best cheer station on the course will also be awarded!
  • First 100 to sign up for the in-person event will get SWAG. (Sorry, we can’t cover the cost of shipping for friends/fam from afar.)
  • Custom race bibs for all in-person racers!

Can't make it in person? RACE WITH US VIRTUALLY!

📝 REGISTER:

  • ADVANCE ENTRY FEE: $35 per participant
  • RACE DAY ENTRY FEE: $45 per participant (payable on site by cash, credit card or Apple Pay.)

❓ FAQ’s:

Q: Can I participate even if I can’t attend?

A: Yes! Choose the VIRTUAL registration option. Sign up to do your own 5K when it works for you, and encourage everyone (literally EVERYONE!) you know to participate and support our school. Please share your accomplishment on social media tagging @ps199_pta or #PS199 and #RunHardBeKind5K.

Q: Should our class offer to register our teacher?

A: Absolutely. Ask administrators, too! And all of those sign-ups go toward your class total...

Q: Running isn't my jam. Can I walk the course?

A: YES! Everyone is welcome. Run, walk, skip, scoot, roller blade, etc. Just be safe as we are sharing the park with the public. We also need cheerleaders all over the course!

Q: OK but really, I don’t want to do the 5K - how else can I participate?

A: Sign up to lead a cheer station! The energy on the course makes a ton of difference to the runners. WE NEED YOU.

Q: There’s no way my kid can do a 5K.

A: Let them try! If they’re done after the first or second out-and-back, they can still go through the finish chute.

Q: How much of the registration fee is donated to the school?

A: 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the PS 199 PTA.

Q: Ughh, why is there a big bad processing fee?

A: The fee covers the credit card transaction when you register for this event. We know it’s annoying, but if we don’t charge it, it comes out of funds for our school.

Q: What if I have more than one child at PS 199 participating?

A: During registration, you can select each of their teachers from the list. The competition for registration is HEATED!

Q: Can I invite friends and relatives?

A: Yessssss! We need you to! Thank you!

Q: Is there bag check available?

A: Yep! People will be at the check-in/finish area the whole time, so feel free to leave a bag or a bike, etc, but please try to minimize the amount of stuff you bring. We can’t be liable for anything super valuable.

Q: Can I ride a bike on the course?

A: Honestly, it won’t be safe to bike on this course, but you can scoot, roller blade or ride a skateboard!

For more information or to register, visit here.

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