2024 Komen Greater New York City Race for the Cure
Sunday, September 8, 2024
September 1-7 | Power of ONE Week
8:00 a.m. | Race Day Registration & Check-In Opens
Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park
$1,929.41
New York
NY
Do I get a t-shirt?
All registered participants will receive an event t-shirt. The shirts for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will be in special colors to recognize their role in our event.
Register early to receive your shirt before event day!
How will I get my t-shirt?
We are now mailing all shirts for all participants.
In order to receive your shirt in time for Race day*, you must register by Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 11:59pm Central. Participants who register after Sunday, August 4, 2024 will receive your shirt(s) by mail after the event.
*Shirts are being mailed via USPS. As with any shipping provider, delays may occur.
Please note: there will be no t-shirts available for pick up either pre-event or on event day. Thank you for your commitment to Susan G. Komen and our efforts to simplify our t-shirt process.
Why are all t-shirts being mailed this year?
Mailing all shirts guarantees you will get the size you requested. Additionally, the new program will cut down on waste and will allow for cost savings, ensuring more of your fundraising dollars are directed to Komen’s lifesaving mission.
We're working on scheduling some fabulous activities now! Check back later for all the details.
Be the first to know about new activities by joining our 2024 Komen Greater New York City Race for the Cure Facebook Group!
Power of ONE Week
September 1 - 7 | ONE final week, and ONE final push to make a HUGE impact in the fight against breast cancer. Together, let's see what a difference ONE week can make.
Don't forget to post photos of your daily celebrations to our Facebook Group or social media and use #PowerOfONEWeek so they’ll be displayed on our ONE Community Photo Wall!
Complete the ONE Mission Journey. Then share one new thing you learned on social with a link to your fundraising page.
Share a photo of your reason for racing via text, email or social media and ask your audience to support you with a donation. Then get ready for this weekend and download your In Celebration / In Memory back sign now.
A great activity for teams, family and friends, because this day is all about community! Here's an idea: Host a dinner party or virtual cocktail hour and ask guests to make a donation in lieu of hostess/host gift. We even have some ONE pot recipes (or share your own!) and Komen Conversation Cards to kick-start your plans.
It's time to celebrate and thank your donors for their support! Use the tools in the Race app and your Fundraising Center to send text and email Thank You's.
It's time to pink out! Let's see those tutus, boas, vintage Walk tees, accessories and more. Share a selfie in our Facebook Group and then post to social media using #powerofONEweek #RacefortheCURE #ONEkomen.
FUN FUNDRAISING IDEA: Use your outfit to create a "Dare to Wear" fundraising challenge. Tell your followers you'll add another pink item to your Race day outfit for every $20 you raise on Friday.
Race for the Cure® Event Day Schedule
8:00 a.m. | Check-in and on-site registration opens
Be sure to sign in and pick up your commemorative Komen Wrap for Opening Ceremony
8:00 a.m. | Event site opens
Explore our four pillars, visit the “We Remember” tent, meet our valued sponsors and more
8:30 a.m. | Survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer meet at Hope Village
Don’t miss your opportunity to be in our group photo and get ready for Opening Ceremony. While in Hope Village make sure you grab a postcard on ShareForCures, Komen’s breast cancer research registry focused on finding the cures for breast cancer. Learn how you can accelerate discoveries, make an impact, and be a catalyst for change!
9:15 am | Opening Ceremony
Honor Survivors and those going through treatment as well as those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer as they walk down the Pathway of Hope, celebrate our top fundraisers, and listen to inspiring stories of resilience
9:30 am | Race begins
Gather your team and take action
Race where you are
Can’t join us Race morning? Hop on the treadmill, take to your neighborhood sidewalks or the paths of your favorite local park or trail — wherever you’re able to gather with friends, family, and team members near you.
Event Day Tools
- Back Sign - Get ready for this weekend by printing and filling in your In Celebration / In Memory back sign now.
- ONE Community Photo Wall - Share your event day photos on social with #ONEKomen and #RacefortheCURE to add your photos to the wall!
This event is a celebration of the strength and resilience of survivors and all people living with metastatic breast cancer. We honor these members of our community at:
- Hope Village Celebration | September 8 | 8:30 a.m.
Join us in the Hope Village area for a celebration that includes all survivors, those in treatment and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer. We will be meeting for a group photo before Opening Ceremony. Please note, Hope Village will be open starting at 8am. - Pathway of Hope | September 8 | 9:00 a.m.
Meet us at the registration tent for the Pathway of Hope parade!
Grab a ShareForCures postcard in Hope Village and dive into the groundbreaking world of Komen’s ShareForCures, a research registry focused only on finding the cures for breast cancer. Be part of something extraordinary and empower the fight against breast cancer. Your participation accelerates discoveries, making a real impact on lives. Don't miss this chance to be a catalyst for change!
Your Event T-shirt
All registered breast cancer survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will receive a special event shirt to recognize your special place in our event. To guarantee your shirt arrives in time for you to wear it on event morning, you must register by Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Central.
Susan G. Komen's work would not be possible without our fundraisers. It is our honor to recognize those fundraisers who go above and beyond with their efforts and their support — our top Individuals and Top Teams.
Top Fundraisers — Individuals who raise $1000+
Top Fundraisers are all individuals who have raised $1,000+ or more by Race Day. They are invited, along with a guest, to our Top Fundraising Area for exclusive activities and to meet other Top Individual Fundraisers! This is our way of saying "thank you" for dedicating your time and energy to our event’s success.
Top Teams — Teams who raise $2500+
Top Fundraising teams each raise $2,500 or more by Race Day. Top Team Captains, along with a guest, are invited to the Top Teams area at the event, as our way of saying “thank you” for dedicating your time and energy to our event’s success.
How long is the Race?
The 2024 Komen Greater New York City Race for the Cure will be approximately 3.5 miles in length, or you may choose to walk/run our shorter 1.75 mile route and do a single loop.
Getting to the Event and Parking
Click here to view the route map.
The Greater NYC Race for the Cure is in Central Park at the Naumburg Bandshell
Enter at W 72nd St (Central Park West & W 72nd St) – ADA Accessible
BY SUBWAY
• C train – to 72nd
• 1, 2 or 3 to 72nd
• 1 train to 79th
• W 72nd 1 min walk
BY BUS
• BXM2 – West Midtown Penn Sta-34 St Via Kappock St
• M5 – Limited Washington Heights GW Bridge
• M72 – East Side York Av Crosstown
• M10 – Harlem 159 St Via 8 Ave
• M7 – 14 St Via Columbus Via 7 Ave
• M11 – West Village Abingdon Sq Via 9 Ave
NEAREST BUS STATIONS
• W 72nd St/Central Pk W – 1 min walk
• Columbus Av/W 72nd St – 4 min walk
NEAREST PARKING GARAGES*
• 15 W 72nd St Garage – 15 W 72nd St
• Champion Parking 70 LLC – 155 W 70th St
• 80 Central Park – 15 W 68th St
• Icon Parking – 143-159 W 68th St
• SP+ Parking – 60 W 66th St
• Icon Parking – 20 W 64th St
• *many more garages available
Please note: Do not enter from 5th Ave side because the entrances will be blocked from E60th St to E80th St. because of another event.
Are strollers allowed at the event?
Yes! We encourage participants of all ages to join us on event day!
Can I bring my dog(s) to the event?
Yes! Dogs are allowed to join us on the course and in the event area. Please keep your pet(s) leashed at all times for the safety of your pet and other event participants.
For people with cancer or those with compromised immune systems, the CDC and NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) still recommends wearing a mask, social distancing, washing your hands, avoiding crowds, and other preventive measures.
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, we will race for the people who can't: For those too weakened by treatment to join. For those who are suffering. For those we have lost. Together we will fight back against breast cancer.