Cheryl Diamond NYC 5K Cancer Schlep Run/Walk
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Cheryl Diamond NYC 5K Cancer Schlep Run/Walk : Central Park, June 21, 2026
The Cheryl Diamond NYC 5K Cancer Schlep is a five-kilometer run/walk held in Central Park with a start and finish at the Naumburg Bandshell, 307 The Mall, New York, NY 10019. The course follows a 5K route through mid-Central Park along Terrace Drive. Entrances commonly used for the event are West 72nd Street and Central Park West or East 72nd Street and 5th Avenue. Subway access includes the C or B to West 72nd Street and the 6 to 68th Street.
Registration information lists a 5K Run/Walk registration fee of $50.00 with processing fees shown separately; a shirt is included with that registration option, though shirts are not guaranteed for day-of registrants. There is no bag check at the event and participants are strongly encouraged not to bring bags or valuables. Bib pickup is handled at the bandshell; participants must know their bib number or use the self-lookup area to obtain it.
The event partially benefits the BRCA Multidisciplinary Clinic at Rabin’s Davidoff Cancer Center and supports global research and awareness for breast, ovarian, and prostate cancer and BRCA genetic screening. Awards are announced for overall top male and female finishers and for age-group categories, including 19 and under through 70 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.