PS 199 RUN HARD, BE KIND Spring 5K

PS 199 Community,

You are invited to our PS 199 Spring 2024 5K race!!! 

Come out with families and friends to run, jog, walk, or just to cheer! Our *goal* for this race is to have fun while raising over $10,000 for PS 199 to fund programs, activities, staff, supplies, and technology for our school community. We had an AMAZING and fun-filled event last year and we hope this will be even better!!! 

When: May 19 (rain or shine!)

9:30-10:00 - Early check-in / fuel-up with a healthy snack provided by us! 

10:00 - Check-in and get your pre-race giveaway 

10:15am - Guided stretch and warm-up on pier: led by P.S. 199's gym teacher Mr. Miller! 

10:30am – Race start! 

11:30am – Awards ceremony

11:45pm – Post-race hangout: after the race grab a bite at pier i café or just hang out there for a post-race party

If you cannot attend the in-person race, you can sign up for the virtual option above. 

Where: Start/finish @ pier i cafe (Riverside Park South) – enter @ w 68th st and Riverside and walk down the ramp!

Race route: From pier i cafe, head south for 0.3 miles, turn and come back (1K). You’re welcome to end there, especially if you have very young ones participating, but you will not be eligible for awards. Everyone else will head north to the tunnel just past the old Boathouse, up the hill toward the Conservatory Garden, turn at mile 2 near Hippo Playground, and head back to the finish behind Pier i. (Turns will be marked and volunteers will be present to guide racers.) We will provide an aid station at Mile 2 and lots of cheering along the route!

Restrooms are available at the start/finish and along the route at parks.

How to register

Sign up above for the in-person event or for the "virtual" event to run your own route on your own time.

Same-day registration will be available by Venmo only: https://rb.gy/jsvls

ADVANCE ENTRY FEE: $35 per participant

RACE DAY FEE: $45 per participant

More reasons to register

++ The first 150 local entrants will get an awesome eco-friendly giveaway!!! (Sorry, we can’t cover the cost of shipping for friends/fam from afar!)

++ The class with the highest percentage of participation will get a prize to celebrate!

Frequently asked questions

Q: Can I participate even if I can’t attend?

A: Yes! Students, families and friends of PS 199 can take part in the 5K by: Sponsoring a student, or adult, or even a teacher. 

Q: May I walk?

A: YES! This event is for all levels of abilities: Run, walk, jog, skip, or even scoot (for younger kids).

Q: How much of the registration fee is donated to the school?

A: 100% of the proceeds will be donated to PS 199. This funds our Music, New York Scholastic Chess Club, Center for Architecture Architecture Foundation, New York Philharmonic School Partnership Program, National Dance Institute, Wingspan Arts NY Sunworks (Science Center) and Hydroponic Garden, staff, supplies, and more!

Q: What is the Processing Fee?

A: The fee covers the credit card transaction when you register for this event. 

Q: What if I have more than one child at PS 199 that is participating?  

A: During registration, you can select multiple teachers from the list. 

Q: Can I invite friends and relatives?

A: YES! Share the information with them and have FUN!

Q: What if I have more questions?

A: Contact Noah Strote or Jeff Gurwin on Konstella!