Running for Success 5K
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Running for Success 5K Run/Walk
The Running for Success 5K Run/Walk is an athletic event held at Promenade Bay Parkway in Brooklyn, New York. The course begins at Bay Parkway on the Shore Road Promenade and features a loop format where participants turn back at the halfway mark. The event takes place rain or shine.
Participants have the option to register for the following distance:
- 5 km
The event provides several amenities for those who participate. All runners receive a Dri-Fit running shirt and a ticket for a free slice of pizza at Pizza D’Amore following the race. The first 50 individuals to register receive I.S. 223 water bottles. Before the run begins, Crunch Fitness conducts a pre-race warmup session. Participants who register at least three weeks in advance receive a personalized bib with their name printed on it.
The race utilizes electronic timing to provide live results via email or text, along with free finish line photos and video. Awards are presented to the top male, female, and non-binary finishers, as well as the top three finishers in various age categories ranging from 10 and under to 70 and over.
Proceeds from the event support I.S. 223 runners by funding a weeklong sleepaway running camp in Swan Lake, NY. The location is accessible via the D subway train to Bay Parkway or the B64 bus to Bath Avenue and Bay Parkway. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
