Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s Virtual 5K Race of Hope, the same race that has been a winter highlight in Palm Beach in previous years. This year, all registered runners and walkers can choose their own race route wherever they may be in the country. This year, all runners and walkers who sign up will choose their own race route, whether it’s their favorite beach, neighborhood street, or treadmill.  Participants also have the option to extend their race distance to a 10k (6.2 miles), 15k (9.3 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles) or marathon (26.2 miles).   The Virtual Race live broadcast event on Saturday, February 27 will feature participants’ messages of hope and a Grand Marshal welcome message prior to the race starting at 8:30 AM.

100% of the funds raised will go directly to research that will transform the way depression is viewed, diagnosed, treated and prevented. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.raceofhopeseries.com/

Here’s how it works:  1.) Go online to www.raceofhopeseries.com and register for the Virtual Race for a fee of $40, 2.) You will then receive fabulous signature Race of Hope gear in the mail, 3.) There will be an online opening ceremony and countdown for the Race on Saturday, February 27 at 8 AM, 4.) Participants can run or walk their race after the virtual countdown on February 27, or they can march to their own drum and complete the race at any time that is perfect for them.

Anyone who registers can participate in HDRF’s social media contest called #Share Hope. Find out about the social media contest on https://www.raceofhopeseries.com/contest.