I Am Not My Diagnosis 5K

MAY

16

2026

This 5K run/walk in Brooklyn is more than a race; it's a community declaration of health and identity. Organized by Rare Fitness, participants receive a tech shirt and finisher's medal while supporting accessible wellness programs. Teams can compete for the Largest Group award.

Sat 16 May 2026

Kings County, New York

Registration

5k Run/walk

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Event Overview

The I Am Not My Diagnosis 5K Run/Walk is a community event organized by Rare Fitness. It takes place in Brooklyn, New York, with the address 1115 Ashford St, Brooklyn, NY 11239. The event date is Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Event Background

The event is positioned as a movement to affirm identity beyond medical labels, particularly in the East New York area. The organizer states the event is a "community-wide declaration of health, resilience, and identity."

What Participants Receive

Registered participants receive a commemorative "I am not my diagnosis" moisture-wicking technical shirt. All finishers receive a custom medal. Participants can form "Church Teams" or "Community Groups" to compete for a Largest Team award.

Organizer's Mission

Rare Fitness is described as an organization founded on the belief that professional-grade fitness and nutrition education should be accessible to everyone. The organization has previously served the community at Gateway Estates Park and the Prince Joshua Avitto Community Center. Proceeds from the event help support Rare Fitness in providing low-to-no-cost wellness programming in Brooklyn. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk