Rise Up 5K - New York, NY

1 Mile, 5K, Other

Event Date

Sat, Jul 1, 2017

8:00 AM1 Mile March
5K Run/Walk

Address

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Queens, NY 11375

Online registration ends on:
Fri, Jun 30, 2017 6:00 PM EDT

Pricing

Activity Price

1 Mile March

  • $30
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5K Run/Walk

  • $45
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1 Mile March 4-Pack Discount

  • $110
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5K Run/Walk 4-Pack Discount

  • $170
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Volunteer Sign-Up

  • $0
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About This Activity

NOTE: SHIRT ORDER DEADLINE IS JUNE 22.  IF YOU REGISTER THEREAFTER YOUR SHIRT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU VIA USPS AND IT MAY OR MAY NOT ARRIVE PRIOR TO EVENT DATE.

On Saturday, July 1, 2017, people of all walks of life, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations will RISE UP together across the nation for the world’s largest running/walking event. With a collective voice of footsteps, we will run to the cadence of liberty, freedom, and justice for ALL. Join today and make history. RISE UP. RUN. BE HEARD.

Can’t join us on July 1st? Then support the cause by registering for the RISE UP 5K - NATIONAL VIRTUAL RUN. Click here to learn more.

HOW THIS WORKS:

The Rise Up 5K is a national event located in over 300 U.S. cities, including this one in Queens, NY.   The Rise Up 5K - New York, NY CURRENTLY HAS 240 REGISTRANTS!  The Queens event has been assigned a local coordinator and a venue has been secured at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

If you would like assist with the Queens event, please register to volunteer and someone will be in touch with you soon.

 

EVENT DETAILS:

  • When:  Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 8:00AM
  • Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11375
  • Registration includes:  a race shirt, commemorative bib, and net proceeds going to the civil liberty charities of choice.
  • Awards: will be given to the top 5 overall finishers.
  • Packet Pickup Details: Saturday, July 1, 2017 7:00a.m.-race start at the race start (Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens 11375)
  • DIRECTIONS: Take the 7 train to Willets Point/Mets. After exiting the subway, follow signs toward US Tennis Center. Cross the Boardwalk over the railroad tracks and continue slight left at the circle. Registration will be approximately 1/4 mile from the subway. Please check MTA Trip Planner for up to date and detailed mass transit directions and Google Maps for driving directions. Parking is limited. We strongly encourage you to use mass transit.

    Amenities: bag check and toilets will be provided. Water will be available on course as well as at the finish. Fruit will also be provided at the finish.

100% OF NET PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THESE BENEFITING CHARITIES:

Women’s Rights: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. | The Center for Reproductive Rights

Climate Change: Natural Resources Defense Council

Immigrants’ Rights: The National Immigration Law Center

LGBTQ Rights: The Trevor Project

Civil Rights: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation | The Southern Poverty Law Center

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Community Alliance Running Event Series, Inc. (CARES)

CARES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides an event co-production platform for empowering charities and schools with the ability to co-produce a consolidated running event benefiting multiple partner organizations.

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