2025 TEEN
5k RACE OF HOPE TO DEFEAT DEPRESSION
Pier 76 • Hudson River Park
408 12th Ave West, Manhattan, NY 10018
May 18, 2025
Event opens: 8:30AM — Race Start time: 10:00 AM
All ages & skill levels are welcome!
Race date & location are pending permit approval & subject to change.
THIS RACE IS FOR ALL WHO CARE ABOUT TEEN MENTAL HEALTH
The state of teen mental health across the nation is urgent. According to the CDC:
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More than one in three high school students has experienced sadness or hopelessness, a 40% increase since 2009.
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Every day, almost 4,000 children and teens attempt suicide.
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens ages 15 to 19.
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More than half of parents and caregivers express concern over their children's mental well-being.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Teen Race of Hope has been created by teens with Hope for Depression Research Foundation to:
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Share facts about depression and treatment
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Fight the stigma still surrounding mental health
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Fundraise for advanced research on depression
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Reinforce connection in school communities, because that is a powerful protective factor in future mental health
"Young people who feel connected in middle school and high school 20 years later have better mental health …. are less likely to use substances and are less likely to attempt suicide. School connectedness is a very powerful protective factor."
-- Dr. Kathleen Ethier, CDC Director of Adolescent and School Health
2024 TEEN RACE OF HOPE STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Hayden Lucas
LEAD AMBASSADOR
Dwight School
Class of 2024
Alva Carlston
Phillips Exeter Academy
Class of 2026
Tanner Klipstein
Speyer Legacy
Class of 2028
Gui Sequeira
Dwight School
Class of 2024
Noelle Saldana
LEAD AMBASSADOR
Fieldston School
Class of 2025
Ethan Criollo
John Bowne H.S.
Class of 2024
Ruby McKillips
Marymount
Class of 2024
Ai Vy Shulman
Chapin School
Class of 2024
Mia Abramson
Dwight
Class of 2024
Hannah Diker
Dalton
Class of 2025
Summer Nelson
Marymount
Class of 2024
Jennifer Tatu
MCSM
Class of 2024
Marni Arons
Grace Church
Class of 2024
Sophie Higgins
Chapin School
Class of 2024
Sophia Rossi
Red Bank Catholic
Class of 2025
Sienna Vadi
Trevor Day
Class of 2027
Anysa Bickici
Dalton School
Class of 2025
Abigail Kidd
Nightingale-Bamford
Class of 2026
Bryan Samaniego
Renaissance Charter
Class of 2025
TEEN RACE OF HOPE
Join us in New York at Pier 76 in Hudson River Park on May 18, 2025 for the NYC Teen Race of Hope to Defeat Depression 5k!
Sign up and join us on race day to be a part of the excitement with fellow participants.
100% of your race registration will fund depression research!
5K | NEW YORK, NY
JOIN US ON RACE DAY:
Pier 76 • Hudson River Park
408 12th Ave West, Manhattan, NY 10018
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Sunday, May 18, 2025
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Event opens at 8:30 A.M. ET
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Race starts at 10:00 A.M. ET
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Walk or run the course
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5k distance
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Strollers & dogs welcome (back of last corral only)
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Rain or shine event
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Date & time permit pending & subject to change
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No refunds
GET READY TO RACE
JOIN US IN NEW YORK, NY
Join Hope for Depression Research Foundation at the 2025 Teen New York 5k 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 Hudson River Park starting at 10:00 a.m. Teens and families will come from New York City schools to unite as a community and raise awareness in the fight to defeat depression.
HOW TO RACE LIKE A PRO!
YOU'RE IN!… Now what? Read our Race Like A Pro guide to make the most of your NY Teen Race of Hope 5k to Defeat Depression experience from sign-up to after you've crossed the finish line. We are so excited to share your race with you!
