I Am Not My Diagnosis 5K

MAY

15

2027

Community 5K in East New York on May 15, 2027 organized by Rare Fitness, with a commemorative shirt, team awards, and proceeds supporting low to no cost wellness programs.

Sat 15 May 2027

Kings County, New York

Website

5 kilometers

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I Am Not My Diagnosis 5K Run/Walk

Rare Fitness presents a community 5K run and walk on May 15, 2027 in East New York, Brooklyn. The course covers 5K (3.1 miles) through the neighborhood near 1115 Ashford St, Brooklyn, NY 11239. The event frames health and identity beyond clinical labels and aims to address local rates of obesity and cardiovascular disease cited in the community.

Participants receive a commemorative "I am not my diagnosis" shirt. Teams may register as a Church Team or Community Group to compete for the Largest Team award. The event supports Rare Fitness programming by helping sustain low to no cost wellness services across Brooklyn.

Registration opens October 26, 2026 and closes May 8, 2027; the registration fee is $25. The organizer positions the event as part of a broader effort to expand access to fitness and nutrition education for residents regardless of zip code or financial status.

The description focuses on observable details: date, location, distance, participant shirt, team competition, registration window and fee, and the stated community health purpose behind the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.