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RACE LIKE A PRO

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR RACE DAY!

RACing TIPS

Participating in an in-person race is easy. Create your perfect race experience by using the below tips to begin your race day excitement from the moment your register throughout race day.

Unlike a virtual race, an in-person race offers a specific race date, route, and professional timing. Race timing provides a true comparison of all racers by gender and age division. Plus, the Southampton Race of Hope is a USATF certified course!

Start planning your fun now and we'll see you on Sunday, August 4, 2024 to share all the positive race day energy!

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The 2025 Southampton Race of Hope is a unique travel-worthy destination race that you don’t want to miss! Grab your friends, pack your bags, and make it a 5k race getaway trip. Start planning for race day now!

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CREATING excitement RIGHT UP TO RACE DAY!

How To Race - Before Race Day

BEFORE RACE DAY

STEP 1

HURRY to sign up and save the most on your race registration!

STEP 2

Share With Your Crew

This event is the perfect way to reconnect and have fun with your favorite crew! Issue a challenge and plan a "meet up" on race day.

STEP 3

Start Your Race Training

Whether you are taking on your first 5k event or going for a PR, now is the time to check with your Dr. & begin preparing your body for race day.

STEP 4

Dedicate Your Race

Add more power to your race commitment by dedicating your miles to someone affected by depression. Share your sign and tag us.

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STEP 5

Fundraise & Compete For Prizes

Become a powerful force behind HDRF to help find a cure for depression. 100% of all fundraising dollars will fund depression research!

STEP 6

Share Your Hope

Share Hope with a photo, video, or message! We'll share submissions to promote our mission during the Virtual race live broadcast.

STEP 7

Review The Race Route

Your route will be well marked by the Event Crew. Review the course surfaces and elevation (hills) to know what to expect on race day.

STEP 8

Plan To Wear Yellow

Plan your HOPE race outfit & be sure to wear YELLOW, the signature color of HDRF. You'll be camera ready and shine like the sun in race day selfies!

STEP 9

Get Your Race Packet Early

Attend Early Packet Pick Up for 1 of 950 "first come first served" race gear packets. Can't attend due to illness? Ask us to ship a Virtual packet.

How To Virtual - On Race Day