PS 199 RUN HARD, BE KIND 5K (2026)

RUN, WALK OR CHEER! We need you ALL. 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 Ballet Hispanico Sun Works Hydroponic Garden Community Reading in the Library Field Trips Technology Art Supplies Teacher Appreciation SUNDAY, MAY 17 (Rain or Shine!) 2PM: Runner Check-In / Pre-Race Fun Begins (BAG CHECK + BIKE WATCH WILL BE AVAILABLE) 3PM: Cheer Stations Activated + Warmup lead by Dr. Josh Grahlman, PT, DPT (a.k.a. Wyatt's dad) 3:10PM: RACE START 4PM-ish: Awards Post-Race Celebration @ Pier i COURSE: Race starts and ends from the pier across from Pier i Café. Runners head south along the Hudson 0.5 miles (turn will be marked), run back to start, head north to the Boat Basin at 79th St along the water, head south again, and loop back to the pier. The last 0.2 will be to the end of the pier and back to finish. PRIZES: Top adult + student finishers The class with the most registrations wins BIG! First 100 to sign up for the in-person event will get a RUN HARD, BE KIND trucker hat. (Sorry, we can’t cover the cost of shipping for friends/fam from afar.) Custom race bibs for in-person runners REGISTER: ADVANCE ENTRY FEE: $35 per participant RACE DAY ENTRY FEE: $45 per participant (payable on site by credit card or Apple Pay.) FAQ’s: Q: Can I participate even if I can’t attend? A: Yes! Sign up to do your own 5K when it works for you, and encourage everyone (literally EV