Percy Sutton Harlem 5K
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Percy Sutton Harlem 5K and Dr. Hazel Dukes Memorial Walk
The Percy Sutton Harlem 5K and Dr. Hazel Dukes Memorial Walk takes place in Harlem on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The event assembly area is listed at James Baldwin Lawn on West 135th Street in Manhattan, NY 10030.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
The event honors the life and legacy of Percy Sutton and includes the Dr. Hazel Dukes Memorial Walk. It is scheduled as part of Harlem Week, a multi-week festival showcasing local culture, arts, and community activities. Local music and spectator support are noted elements along the course.
Organized by New York Road Runners, the event is a 9+1 program qualifier. Some registration categories were listed as sold out, and the member-only standby list was reported full. Rising NYRR provides free, race-day youth participation for children ages 2 to 18; registration for youth is required.
Event operations and services referenced include runner tracking via the NYRR app, official results posted after the event, on-site awards for the top three overall men, women, and nonbinary finishers, and age-group award claim procedures. A clear bag policy for bag check specifies bags no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep. NYRR states it aims to host accessible events and offers a process for guide or support runner requests to be submitted at least two weeks before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
