Race of Hope - Palm Beach

PALM BEACH RACE OF HOPE

TO DEFEAT DEPRESSION

5K RUN / WALK

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2027

BRADLEY PARK | PALM BEACH, FL

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

HOPE STARTS HERE! Join the Race of Hope 5K Run/Walk to Defeat Depression through the tranquil neighborhoods and beautiful waterfront paths of Palm Beach, FL. A signature event of Hope for Depression Research Foundation, the Race of Hope raises funds for groundbreaking depression research. With over 1,000 racers wearing HDRF's signature yellow, this special event serves as a powerful reminder that no one is alone in their struggle with mental health. Gather your friends, family, and coworkers for this life-saving cause, which has become a local favorite on the Palm Beach social calendar.

KNOW THE FACTS:

Depression is the number one cause of disability worldwide, affecting 350 million people each year.

In the past year, 50,000 Americans died by suicide. 500,000 were hospitalized for self harm.

Bipolar disorder has increased by nearly 80% worldwide over the past 30 years.

40% of high school students experience persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.

Postpartum Depression affects approximately 17% of new mothers during pregnancy or after childbirth.

Only 1 in 3 people with depression seek mental health treatment.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects 10% of the U.S. adult population, or 20.2 million people.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects 11 – 20 out of every 100 Veterans who served in Iraq.

50% of individuals do not respond to the available common medications.

100% of all proceeds from the Race of Hope support cutting-edge research to transform the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of depression and its related mood disorders: anxiety, bipolar, postpartum, and PTSD. Learn more at hopefordepression.org

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