STEP 1

Register For The Race

HURRY to be among the first 1,000 people to sign up and receive the race packet Sizes are "first come first served". Donate to get bonus gear!

STEP 2

Your Race Packet Ships

We'll send your race packet right to your door! Take note of the event timeline to be sure to receive your shipment before race day.

STEP 3

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 virtual race day "meet up."

STEP 4

Choose A Date

Decide if you want to join us on race day or pick a date and time that you will commit to for completing your distance.

STEP 5

Enter Share Hope Contest

Stand out on race day by entering the Share Hope contest. Winners will have their message of HOPE broadcast on race day!

STEP 6

Choose Where You'll Race

Pick your race route by deciding where you'll complete your race: your neighborhood, favorite stretch of beach, off-road trail or treadmill.

STEP 7

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.

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 1

Report To Your Starting Line

Report to your chosen race route starting line and begin your pre-race routine and preparation.

STEP 2

Join The Virtual Corral

Connect with HDRF on social media and share in the pre-race excitement along with the entire race field in the Virtual Corral as we broadcast live.

STEP 3

Hear Opening Ceremony

Hear from our Grand Marshals, interact with fellow race participants, and see your messages of HOPE as we get ready to start the race.

STEP 4

Get Ready As We Count Down

Listen and count down along with the entire virtual race corral as we start the race together by each launching across our start line at the same time.

STEP 5

Go! Start Your Tracking Device

Press start on your fitness watch or smart phone app to begin tracking your chosen distance and don't press stop until you have reached your goal.

STEP 6

Dedicate Your Race

Take on each mile knowing that you are united with people who are also running and walking together to share hope.

STEP 1

Congratulations! You Did It

You have earned your finisher medal! Wear it proudly knowing that your race has helped to fund life-saving research and fight stigma.

STEP 2

Capture The Moment

We can't wait to celebrate with you!  Strike a pose, make a video, or craft a boomerang and tag us on social media, to share with us.

STEP 3

Submit Your Results

Submit your race results to memorialize your accomplishment and add your name to the list of those dedicated hope and the cause.

STEP 4

Check Out The Leaderboard

Take a moment to see your name in lights along with other Race of Hope participants. See how you stacked up compared to fellow competitors.