STEP 1

Register For The Race

HURRY to be among the first 500 lucky racers to sign up as available spots for this in-person event are limited!

STEP 2

Share With Your Crew

This event is the perfect way to reconnect and have fun with your favorite crew! Issue a challenge and plan a "meet up" on race day.

STEP 3

Start Your Race Training

Whether you are taking on your first 5k event or going for a PR, now is the time to check with your Dr. & begin preparing your body for race day.

STEP 4

Dedicate Your Race

Add more power to your race commitment by dedicating your miles to someone affected by depression. Share your sign and tag us.

STEP 5

Fundraise & Compete For Prizes

Become a powerful force behind HDRF to help find a cure for depression. 100% of all fundraising dollars will fund depression research!

STEP 6

Share Your Hope

Share Hope with a photo, video, or message! We'll share submissions to promote our mission during the Virtual race live broadcast.

STEP 7

Review The Race Route

Your route will be well marked by the Event Crew. Review the course surfaces and elevation (hills) to know what to expect on race day.

STEP 8

Plan To Wear Yellow

Plan your HOPE race outfit & be sure to wear YELLOW, the signature color of HDRF. You'll be camera ready and shine like the sun in race day selfies!

STEP 9

Get Your Race Packet Early

Attend Early Packet Pick Up for 1 of 500 "first come first served" race gear packets. Can't attend due to illness? Ask us to ship a Virtual packet.

STEP 1

Document Your Race Morning

Connect with HDRF on social media with #iRaceForHope & share your pre-race photos, videos, & messages of hope for all affected by depression.

STEP 2

Report To Your Starting Line

Begin your pre-race routine and preparation. Report to your assigned Starting Line Wave no more than 10 minutes prior to your group start time.

STEP 3

Listen To Race Announcements

Throughout the event, messages  about the HDRF mission as well as  specific race instructions will be played to keep all attendees informed.

STEP 4

Get Ready As We Countdown

Listen and countdown along with the entire race corral as we start the race by launching one wave group every minute across the starting line.

STEP 5

Go! Start Your Tracking Device

To save your race performance, press START on your fitness watch or app when you cross the start line & STOP when you cross the finish line.

STEP 6

Dedicate Your Race

It's helpful to have someone in mind for whom you are racing to encourage you to reach your goal of completing the race distance or goal race pace.

STEP 1

Congratulations! You Did It

You have earned your Finisher medal! Wear & display it proudly knowing that your race has helped to fund life-saving research and fight stigma.

STEP 2

Capture A Post Race Moment

We can't wait to celebrate with you!  Strike a pose, make a video, or craft a boomerang and tag #iRaceForHope on social media to share it with us.

STEP 3

View The Race Results

View the race results online. The initial results will be "preliminary" & later "official" after the race timer has confirmed all racers times.

STEP 4

Are You A Speed Winner?

See how you stacked up compared to fellow competitors. Are you a Top 3 Male or Female Overall, Overall Masters, or Age Division Winner?

STEP 6

Are You A Top Fundraiser Winner?

Once the Palm Beach fundraising results are finalized, the Top 3 winners in each category will appear on the Fundraiser Challenge page.