Helen's Run

Helen's Run/Walk 5K 2027

Helen's Run/Walk is scheduled for September 19, 2027 and features a 5K run/walk. Registration is not yet open; the organizer offers a notification sign-up so interested people can be informed when registration opens.

Proceeds will support Destiny Home and communication access initiatives at HKNC. Destiny Home is the only group home in New York State certified by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities to serve individuals who are DeafBlind with intellectual disabilities. Since 2008 Destiny Home has provided 24-hour support for four to five permanent residents in Port Washington and supports residents in employment, volunteering, household tasks, and community participation. Funds for HKNC will support interpreting and SSP services, assistive technologies, and other communication and environmental access work that enables job training, workplace accommodations, and community engagement.

Event amenities include live online, text, and email results, free finish line photos, and an after-race celebration with food and drinks. Medals are awarded to top finishers in these categories: Top 1 M/F Overall; Top 1 M/F DeafBlind Finisher; Top 1 M/F Low Vision or Blind Finisher; Top 1 M/F Veteran; Top 1 M/F 13 and under.

Bibs are available from event staff starting one hour before the event and a bib number is required for pickup. Last-minute registrants within 24 hours will receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds. Live results and same-day finish line photos and video will be published after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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