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the race

GET READY TO UNITE & SHARE HOPE with us in SOUTHAMPTON, NY!

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CAPTURING RACE DAY EXCITEMENT

The race details below will provide you with all the information you need to plan your perfect Southampton Race of Hope experience from start to finish. We cannot wait to share all of the fun that we have planned as we work to defeat depression.

THE STAGGERING STATISTICS

Depression is the #1 cause of disability worldwide.

Event details

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RACE DETAILS & EVENT TIMELINE

Join fellow HOPE runners and walkers this summer and participate in the Southampton Race of Hope. Race in the gorgeous Hamptons at this beach destination 5K event!

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Register online today to join us in-person for the Southampton Race of Hope!
 

  • 5k distance with a swoonworthy race packet!

  • Be among the first 400 racers to pick up a race packet to receive a jacket, hat, and shirt.

  • Hurry, gear and sizes are available in limited quantities and offered at packet pick up on a first come first served basis.

  • Don't want your gear? Select jacket size, "I don't want any gear" to donate your jacket, hat, and shirt back to the event and only receive a bib and optional Finisher Medal when you complete your race.

  • After all gear has been handed out, no further gear, refunds, or cost adjustments will be offered.

  • 100% of all proceeds go directly to depression research.

RACE REGISTRATION

COST:

  • $39 - Up to 06/23/23
    Until 11:30 p.m.

  • $45 - Up to 07/09/23
    Until 11:30 p.m.

  • $50 - Up to 08/05/23
    Until Early Packet Pick Up closes at 6:00 p.m.

  • $55 - 08/06/23 Race Day
    Until Packet Pick Up closes at 8:15 a.m. (sharp)

  • 100% of all proceeds go directly to depression research.

  • Visit the FAQs for details about Race Packet policies. Sorry, no refunds.
     

REGISTRATION:

  • Online Opens:
    06/04/23 - 11:30 p.m.

  • Registration Closes:
    08/06/23 - 8:15 a.m.

  • Early Packet Pick Up:
    08/05/23 - Time 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

  • Race Day:
    08/06/23 6:30 - 8:15 a.m. (sharp)

Race Registration

The Southampton Cultural Center is the setting for the Seventh Annual 2022 Southampton Race of Hope.

 

SOUTHAMPTON CULTURAL CENTER:

25 Pond Ln, Southampton, NY 11968

JOIN US ON RACE DAY!

EVENT TIMELINE:

Sunday, August 6, 2023

  • 6:30- 8:15 a.m. (sharp)
    Packet Pick Up & Event Sign Up

  • 8:00 a.m. - Welcome
    Messages and announcements will repeat throughout race

  • 8:25 a.m. - 5 Min. Warning
    until the 1st wave starts

  • 8:29 a.m. - 1 Min. Countdown
    until the 1st wave starts

  • 8:30 a.m. - Race Starts

  • 9:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony
    (subject to change)

  • 11:00 a.m. - Event Wraps

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event timeline
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RACE PARKING

Due to the anticipated attendance on event day, plan to arrive early to allow plenty of time to find parking.
 

Parking is available in the below yellow zones, on certain streets across from and surrounding Agawam Park, and in multiple downtown Southampton parking lots. Parking signage and uniformed police officers will be available to direct you.

parking
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starting line corral
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WAVE ASSIGNMENTS:

For the safety of all participants, each racer should position themselves in the starting line corral number that most closely matches their anticipated race pace.
 

RACE SAFETY:

For the safety of all participants, any racer who reports with a pet or stroller must move to the back of the final corral no matter their race pace.

STARTING LINE CORRAL

STARTING LINE CORRALS:

  • Start line chute corral numbers are based on pace

  • Front corrals = Fastest racers

  • Back corrals = casual walkers

  • Strollers & dogs = back of the last corral

Race Route
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You’ll love this flat and fast asphalt route featuring the gorgeous views of Southampton, NY. Show your support by racing in your signature yellow HOPE gear to send a message of hope to those living with a mental illness.

The Southampton Race of Hope 5K is a USATF certified road race course whose distance has been certified for accuracy. That means your race results will be accurate, accepted as a record, and applied to your national rank.

RACE ROUTE

ROUTE DESCRIPTION:

  • 5k distance

  • Flat asphalt surface

  • USATF certified course

  • Mid-race timing clock not provided

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water stops
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Bottled water will be provided at the half-way point on the 5K route and again at the finish line.

WATER STOPS

WATER & FUEL:

  • 5K Water at mile 1.5

  • Water - finish line

race fuel
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Pre-packaged grab and go snacks offered at the finish line. This amenity is subject to change.

RACE FUEL

FUEL:

  • Finish line

  • Grab and go snacks

  • Amenity is subject to change

Finish Line
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We'll be so excited to welcome you to the finish line to award you with the 2023 Finisher medal & refreshing bottle of water.

 

Check your preliminary online results to see if you are a speed award winner!

FINISH LINE

FINISH LINE EXPERIENCE:

  • Receive a water bottle

  • Accept Finisher medal

  • Online only results

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I realized how stigma was my greatest enemy.

Lorraine Bracco
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