Events
Place
127 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point, NY
Description
A 5K Run/Walk to support people who are blind, have low vision or are DeafBlind
SUNDAY, April 23rd, 2023 USATF Certified
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Please join us, RAIN or SHINE, for a 5K Run/Walk through beautiful Sands Point, Long Island, as we raise funds for programs and services that benefit people who are blind, have low vision or have a combined hearing and vision loss.
5K Run/Walk Information
DAY: Sunday, April 23, 2023
TIME: Check-in & Registration: 7:45 - 9:00 am
Official Start: 9:30 am
LOCATION: Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
• T-shirt (available only for people who have pre-registered for the in-person event) *
• Post-race Refreshments
*Register by April 3rd to guarantee T-shirt size. T-shirts are not guaranteed for same-day registration.
Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
WALKERS/RUNNERS:
Individuals of all ages and disabilities are welcome to participate. Participants under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Funds raised from Helen’s 5K Run/Walk 2023 will support HKS’ Health & Wellness Program. (Scroll down for more information about this crucial program). With your support and sponsorship, HKS will continue to offer a wide variety of innovative programs and services to the people we serve who urgently need us.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
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Overall Male and Female finishers
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The first physically challenged male and female finishers
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The 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place finishers who are DeafBlind
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The 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place finishers who are Blind
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The first three male and female winners in each age category: 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
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Medal to the top male and female Veterans or in the Military
About HKS' Health & Wellness Program:
The Health & Wellness Program benefits individuals ages 18 and older who are blind, have low vision, DeafBlind, and/or have intellectual disabilities. This important and popular program among HKS consumers provides accessible physical health activities and mental health initiatives, both in-person and virtually, in the Brooklyn, Hempstead, Islandia, and Sands Point, NY, locations. The program includes but is not limited to dance movement therapy, yoga and/or Pilates instruction, nutrition education, creative arts therapy, gardening activities, aromatherapy, and workshops on various topics related to health and wellness, including a quarterly mental health and self-advocacy component.
With your support and sponsorship, HKS will continue to offer a wide variety of innovative programs and services to the people we serve who urgently need us.
Helen Keller Services (HKS), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, offers programs and services through two divisions: Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults (HKNC) and Helen Keller Services for the Blind (HKSB). With your support and sponsorship, HKS will continue to offer a rich variety of innovative programs and services for people who are blind, have low vision or Deaf/Blind as they seek to attain their own definition of success and independence.
Register now and HKS will be well on the way to achieving its goal of raising $60,000!
Thank you for your support!
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.helenkeller.org/events/5krunwalk/.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for Helen's 5K Run/Walk.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Directions
Sands Point Preserve
127 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point, NY
MapMyRun Map
Race Participant Survey
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