Ps 199 Run Hard, Be Kind 5K

Dear PS 199 Community,

You are invited to our PS 199 Fall 2023 Virtual 5K! You can walk, run, jog, hike or bike on your own, with friends and family at any place and time!  Our GOAL is to raise over $10,000 for PS 199 to fund programs, activities, staff, supplies and technology for our school community. 

Dates and Locations: The 5K (3.1 miles) will take place between November 5th - December 4th. Participants are welcome to complete at any time and place.

How can I participate? Anyone can join! Students, families and friends of PS 199 can take part in the 5K by:

Sponsoring a student, or adult, or even a teacher
Share the donation link on your social media outlets and encourage friends to sponsor your student
Gather your friends and family to participate
Do it as a class! 

Steps:

1) The fee is $35 per participant.
2) Run, jog, scooter, bike or walk the 5K. You can do this over various days too!
3) Take photos or videos at the start, along the way and at the finish. Hashtag #PS1995K on social media, @ps199_pta on Instagram. 
4) Donate!

Prize
The winning class that has the highest number of participants will get a Pizza Party to celebrate! Your support and enthusiasm is important and much needed to the success of our school community. Let's do this!

FAQ
When does the 5K Event Start/End? This is a virtual race so you can complete your distance anywhere and anytime from November 5th - November 23 (Thanksgiving).

Can I do the 5K over multiple days? YES! If you want to break it break it up over several days.

Can I walk? YES! This event is for all levels of abilities: Run, walk, jog, skip, scooter, or bike.

How much of the fee is donated? 100% of the proceeds will be donated to PS 199. This funds our Music, New York Scholastic Chess Club, Center for Architecture Architecture Foundation, New York Philharmonic School Partnership Program, National Dance Institute, Wingspan Arts
NY Sunworks (Science Center) and Hydroponic Garden, staff, supplies, and more!

What is the Processing Fee? The fee covers the credit card transaction when you register for this event. 

What if I have more than one child at PS 199 that is participating?  During registration, you can select multiple teachers from the list. 

Can I invite friends and relatives? YES! Share the information with them and have FUN!