Hope Is Here 5K - Islandia

Hope Is Here 5K Run/Walk/Stroller-Walk

Hope Is Here is a 5K run/walk/stroller-walk with a Kid's Fun Run organized to raise awareness of parental mental health. The event is presented by the Postpartum Resource Center of New York and the Village of Islandia and is scheduled for June 20, 2026 at First Responders Memorial Park and Ball Field, 1121 Old Nichols Road, Islandia, NY.

Amenities include a commemorative race T-shirt for the first 150 registrants, a race swag bag for the first 350 registrants, a PRCNY merchandised prize for fundraisers who raise $500, team registration options, live/text/email results, free finish line photos, and personalized bibs for those who register at least three weeks in advance.

Awards are given for top overall male and female, age-group winners across standard age brackets, top individual fundraiser, and top team fundraiser.

Bib pickup is handled by event staff before the event; a bib number is required for pickup and personalized bibs require registration three weeks in advance. Registrants within 24 hours of the event will receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds.

The Postpartum Resource Center of New York describes its vision as building and strengthening perinatal mental wellness parent support networks in all 62 New York State counties. Its mission includes increasing education, screening and treatment; providing support programs and services; training healthcare providers and consumers; and building community partnerships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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