Run, walk, or stroll through the City of Newburgh in Safe Harbors’ annual charity 5K! With a course that features the incredible architecture of Newburgh’s historic district and stunning Hudson River views, this community-centered race is fun for runners and non-runners of all ages.

The 2024 Run for the Green will benefit Safe Harbors Green, a vibrant park on the corner of Broadway and Liberty that hosts an array of community events and performances throughout the year. From the weekly Newburgh Farmers’ Market to Salsa Under the Stars, outdoor movies to the annual RitzKidz Circus, Safe Harbors Green is a center of activity and community in Newburgh. 100% of event proceeds will support annual maintenance of the Green, capital improvements, and free summer programming in the park.

The 2024 Run for the Green is part of Spring Into Newburgh, a city-wide celebration of the season featuring special events, workshops, tastings, and the Art on the Block outdoor art market. Safe Harbors Green will host the Newburgh Farmers’ Market and Wellness Shines on the Green, a festival highlighting local wellness vendors and free fitness classes throughout the day. Come for the run and stay for the fun!

Registration Adults (18+): $35 in advance, $45 at eventK-12 Students: Free!

All participants will receive a complimentary Run for the Green tshirt and race bib, as well as refreshments before and after the race.

Schedule & Location

This event is Rain or Shine

7:30-8:30am Registration – Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz, 107 Broadway, Newburgh NY9am Race Start11am Awards Ceremony – Safe Harbors Green Outdoor Stage, Broadway and Liberty Street, Newburgh Awards & Age Divisions

All participants will be chip-timed by Catskill Timing and results will be posted on the event website. The fastest participants will be recognized in the following divisions:

First through Third Overall - Female, Male, and Non-BinaryFirst in Age Division - Female, Male, and Non-Binary: Under 910-1415-1819-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970+ First in Walking Division - all gendersFirst in Stroller Division - all gendersAll Youth participants will receive a finishing prize! About Safe Harbors

Safe Harbors of the Hudson is a dynamic arts and housing nonprofit located in the City of Newburgh, New York. With the mission of transforming lives and building community through housing and the arts, SHOH plays an integral role in Newburgh’s continuing revitalization through innovative redevelopment projects that co-locate supportive and affordable housing with visual and performing arts spaces and programming.

Safe Harbors operates the Cornerstone Residence, which provides supportive housing for 128 of our neighbors; Ann Street Gallery, a contemporary visual arts venue; Safe Harbors Green, a vital green space and outdoor stage in the heart of our community; and the Ritz Theater, the last historic performance venue in Newburgh which Safe Harbors is restoring into a flexible performance space for presentation, creation, education, and engagement. To learn more: safe-harbors.org