2023 TEEN
5k RACE OF HOPE TO DEFEAT DEPRESSION
Pier 25 • Hudson River Park • Turf Field
225 West Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Race Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Teens, Families, Friends & Teachers Welcome
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.
The Teen Race of Hope has been started by teens for teens to:
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Educate ourselves about depression
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Fight the stigma still surrounding depression
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Fundraise for advanced research on depression
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Reinforce our connection in school community, 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
2023 TEEN RACE STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Hayden Lucas
CHEIF AMBASSADOR
Dwight
Class of 2024
Ruby McKillips
Marymount
Class of 20YY
Ai Vy Shulman
Chapin
Class of 2024
Mia Abramson
Dwight
Class of 2024
Jeremy Negrin
Riverdale
Class of 2024
Marni Arons
Grace Church
Class of 2024
Summer Nelson
Marymount
Class of 20YY
Sophie Higgins
Chapin
Class of 2024
Sophia Rossi
Red Bank Catholic
Class of 2025
Abigail Kidd
Nightingale-Bamford
Class of 2026
Gui Sequiera
Dwight
Class of 2024
TEEN RACE OF HOPE
Join us in New York at Pier 25 on the Turf Field in Hudson River Park on Sunday, May 21st for the 2023 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 25 • Hudson River Park • Turf Field
225 West Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
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Sunday, May 21, 2023
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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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No refunds
GET READY TO RACE
JOIN US IN NEW YORK, NY
Join Hope for Depression Research Foundation at the 2023 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!
