The Best Wellness Events in New York: Complete Guide for 2026

Hosted by After Hours Club: Art + Meditation Workshop

Join After Hours Club for our weekly art and meditation workshop. This week will take place at Centra Studios for an immersive evening of mindful art, meditation, wellness and connection. ​​​​​​​ Through a series of guided mindful art exercises, breath work, and creative exploration, this workshop invites you to slow down, reflect and express yourself in a calm, judgment-free space. Whether you’re new to art or a seasoned creator, this is an opportunity to nurture your inner world through creativity and presence. ​​​​​​​ Your ticket includes: ​​​​​​​- A guided mindful art experience by After Hours Club ​​​​​​- Beverages from culturepop  ​​​​​​​- All art supplies ​​​​​​​ Come as you are and leave feeling lighter, inspired, and more connected to yourself and to a like-minded community. Space is limited so reserve your spot now! ​​​​​​​​​[​](https://www.instagram.com/afterhoursclubnyc/?utm_source=luma)[**After Hours Club**](https://www.instagram.com/afterhoursclubnyc/?utm_source=luma) is an art and wellness company and community that provides mindful immersive and creative experiences. Through unique workshops, meditative art activities, and wellness practices, we offer a safe space for individuals to express their emotions, decompress from daily stresses, and foster meaningful connections.

Hosted by Trainer Celebration

This one's for you. After years of showing up for your clients, your community, and this industry — we're creating a space to celebrate YOU. Join us for an afternoon of connection, movement, and a little bit of everything that makes this work worth doing. **What to expect:** Drop into one of our quick mobility sessions throughout the day, explore product samples from wellness brands, and get hands-on with practitioners from WTHN offering cupping and ear seeding. Oh, and everyone goes home with a gift bag — think supplements from Gainful, insoles from Blumaka, discounts to acupuncture sessions, and more. Most importantly: meet the people in this industry who are doing the work alongside you. Co-hosted with Dr. Darian Parker, this is a day built around community, rest, and the joy of movement — no pressure, no performance, just good people in a beautiful space. Space is limited — grab your spot. **About mobius:** [mobius](https://mobiusfit.app) is the fitness social network built around community, not competition. We believe movement is better together -- no leaderboards, no pressure, just people showing up for each other. Download the [app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mobius-share-all-movement/id6753315917?utm_source=luma) and start sharing your journey! **About Dr. Darian Parker:** [Dr. Darian Parker](https://doctordarianparker.com/) is a distinguished personal trainer, fitness executive, entrepreneur, and educator with over two decades of industry leadership. The **2023 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year**, Dr. Parker has navigated the fitness landscape from high-end luxury club management to serving as a National Director of Fitness for a global leisure firm. Currently, he balances his roles as owner of **Parker Personal Training LLC**, a prolific national speaker, and host of [**The Dr. Darian Parker Podcast**](https://doctordarianparker.com/dr-ds-social-network-podcast/). A dedicated academic, he serves as an adjunct professor at multiple institutions and holds a PhD in Sports Education Leadership from UNLV.

Hosted by After Hours Club: #WeMend Summit Powered by Shopify

Join us for a full day to move, create and mend. Centered around honest conversation, wellness and community built intentionally for founders, operators, and wellness-forward humans navigating the real weight of building something while taking care of our own mental wellbeing.  \#WeMend Summit is the culminating event of May We Mend, After Hours Club's Mental Health Awareness Month campaign. A wellness sanctuary and an entire day designed around what actually helps: moving your body, expressing yourself, connecting with people who get it, and having the kind of conversations that don't usually happen in traditional professional spaces. The day opens with a community run, movement and recovery at 8AM and carries that energy through movement, wellness activations, a curated viewing marketplace and closes with an evening keynote panel on mental health, burnout, and what it really means to be well while building something. **Your Experience:** From the moment you arrive, the space is yours. Move through it at your own pace. The viewing marketplace, wellness activations, and 1:1 services are open throughout the day, layered alongside programming so you can drop in, reset, and return as many times as you need. Explore wellness activations and brand experiences including: * **Wellness Marketplace** — A curated vendor market featuring brands, practitioners, and products aligned with mental health and intentional living. Sample and experience. * Active Recovery stations: Red light therapy, compression, stretching and by [ice cold club](https://www.instagram.com/icecold.club?igsh=Nm9ub3A0c2lra3U5) and [Bespoke Physical Therapy](https://www.instagram.com/bespoketreatments?igsh=OXFtamRxdjkyY3Nv) * Mini Facials from [HeyDey ](https://www.instagram.com/heydayskincare?igsh=MTh2bWt4ZjEyZHZ4OA==) * Matcha Bar by Nami Matcha * Lunch provided by [Popup Bagels](https://www.instagram.com/popupbagels?igsh=MXE0cjEzam5sZ3NqOQ==) * Movement by [Reforming Pilates ](https://www.instagram.com/reformingpilates?igsh=MTVnbWxucnJvOW83eQ==)and [Equinox ](https://www.instagram.com/equinox?igsh=dmJzMGVtZDd5dWI1) * Pre panel sound meditation from [Sage + Sound](https://www.instagram.com/sageandsound?igsh=ZzBieWQ3Y2VwMHNw) * **Afternoon Movement Sessions** by [Reforming Pilates](https://www.instagram.com/reformingpilates?igsh=MTVnbWxucnJvOW83eQ==)— 3 movement moments woven into the afternoon to reset your energy and bring you back into your body. * **Nervous System Tools Breakout** — Somatic practices, breathwork, and journaling to regulate and transition into the evening followed by a panel from leading female founders.  **What to Expect:** * **11:00 AM** — Doors open, Marketplace + Wellness Activations Open * Brand viewing market, brand activations, 1:1 services, and wellness experiences across Shopify SoHo * **12:00 PM** — Movement session 1 ([sign up required via link)](https://short.sweatpals.com/5bfaef43) * First partner-led movement moment to kick off the afternoon * **1:30 PM** — Sponsored lunch from Popup bagels, recovery, intentional networking, and partner moments throughout the space * **2:00 PM** — Afternoon Movement Session 2 ([sign up required via link](https://short.sweatpals.com/5bfaef43)) * A second partner-led movement moment  * **3:00 PM** — Afternoon Movement Session 3 ([sign up required via link](https://short.sweatpals.com/5bfaef43)) * A third partner-led movement moment to reset the room * **BREAK** * **6:00 PM** — Doors Reopen Evening Programming for Women Who Lead * Evening marketplace activation, final brand moments, and community connection * **6:30 PM** — Breakout: Nervous System Tools * Somatic practices, breathwork, and journaling to transition into the evening- Led by [Sage + Sound](https://www.instagram.com/sageandsound?igsh=ZzBieWQ3Y2VwMHNw) * **6:45 PM** — Keynote Panel: Mental Health and Burnout * A moderated conversation with leading founders on what it actually means to rest, heal, and choose yourself while building something. Followed by audience Q\&A. Moderated by Riki Zahn, Founder of After Hours Club. * **8:30 PM** — Doors Close **Evening Panel: Mental Health, Burnout + Building** An honest, unfiltered conversation with founders who have navigated burnout, mental health, and the real cost of building and come out with something to say about it. Panelists will share candidly about what it actually costs to build something, what sustainable wellness looks like in practice, and how they continue to lead authentically while protecting their own wellbeing. **What You'll Learn:** * **Mental Health + Leadership** — How to recognize burnout before it becomes breakdown, and the tools that actually help * **Resilience + Authenticity** — How vulnerability and self-awareness make you a stronger founder and a more grounded human * **Community + Connection** — Why the people in the room matter as much as the work — and how to build networks that hold you **Meet Our Panelists:** [**Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD**](https://www.instagram.com/vanessarissettord?igsh=MXFnMnUyMjc4b3hhZA==) — Co-Founder, [Culina Health](https://www.instagram.com/culinahealth?igsh=MXB4cG9jbGoybHo4ZQ==): **Vanessa Rissetto** is a registered dietitian and the CEO and Co-Founder of Culina Health, a clinical nutrition company transforming access to personalized, insurance-covered nutrition care. Since launching in 2020, she has scaled the company to over $20M in venture funding and built it into a leading provider in the food-as-medicine space, with strong patient outcomes and national physician referrals. Culina Health has also been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies. Previously, she served as Director of Dietetic Internships at NYU and now regularly appears as a nutrition expert on outlets including the Today Show, The New York Times and Vogue, while advocating for equitable access to preventive nutrition care and the integration of dietitians into mainstream healthcare. [**Adriana Carrig**](https://www.instagram.com/adrianacarrig?igsh=OXFxZWtuMzlyN204) — Founder + CEO, [Little Words Project ](https://www.instagram.com/littlewordsproject?igsh=MThqaG1xcHh1NnpxMw==): Adriana started Little Words Project in her parents' basement after years of bullying — making wearable affirmation bracelets for herself and her sorority sisters. Today, LWP is a $20M+ brand with 12 retail stores, a community of millions, and a published book: *The Power of Little Words.* [**Francesca Albo** ](https://www.instagram.com/francescaaalbo?igsh=MW5zdzRpbWY0NDJyNg==)— Founder, [Puppy Sphere:](https://www.instagram.com/thepuppysphere?igsh=bTBybmFsZHN4bXpq) **Francesca Albo** is the founder of Puppy Sphere, a fast-growing wellness experience company known for its signature puppy yoga classes and immersive events that blend movement, mindfulness and human-animal connection. Since launching, she has scaled Puppy Sphere into a nationally recognized brand, hosting sold-out events across major cities and building a strong community at the intersection of wellness, mental health and experiential culture. Puppy Sphere has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies. Francesca is focused on making wellness more accessible and emotionally supportive through joyful, community-driven experiences that encourage presence, connection and stress relief. ***Moderated by Riki Zahn, Founder of After Hours Club*** *We Mend is part of May We Mend — After Hours Club's month-long Mental Health Awareness Month campaign.*  *This May #We Mend* ​[​After Hours Club](https://www.instagram.com/afterhoursclubnyc?igsh=MTBoOWMwaGZnN2d4Nw%3D%3D\&utm_source=qr) is a mental health focused art & wellness company and community redefining the way we experience creativity and mindfulness as a tool for healing. We create inclusive, low-pressure safe spaces where people can use art as a tool for healing, connection and self-discovery. Through weekly art and meditation workshops, curated pop-ups and seasonal series, we provide a supportive environment to slow down, express yourself and reconnect with the present moment.  *Women Who Lead* is our ongoing series created to support female founders, entrepreneurs and leaders by giving them space to pause, reflect and recharge. Each gathering is thoughtfully curated to prioritize mental health, wellbeing and authentic connection while featuring a marketplace highlighting women-owned businesses and brands. It’s an event designed for women, by women, where founders can step away from the demands of leadership, focus on themselves, and connect with a community that celebrates creativity, empowerment  and collaboration. Powered by [Shopify NY](https://shopifyspaces.com/): ​​Located in Manhattan's vibrant Soho neighborhood—a hub for local entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow. Our space hosts a range of on-site event programming, retail activations, and value-added services. By partnering with real, local merchants, we create events that generate word-of-mouth buzz and seamlessly integrate Shopify technology.

Hosted by #WeMove Session By After Hours Club @Shopify

\#Wemove are ongoing Movement sessions throughout the day at the #WeMend Summit.  Signing up for a class you are reserving a mat in the space for the set time. Please note we have 3 movement sessions throughout the day in the space and only have limited space.  Please make sure you arrive for your reservation. We look forward to moving with you!  *We Mend is part of May We Mend — After Hours Club's month-long Mental Health Awareness Month campaign.* *This May #We Mend* [After Hours Club](https://www.instagram.com/afterhoursclubnyc?igsh=MTBoOWMwaGZnN2d4Nw%3D%3D\&utm_source=qr) is a mental health focused art & wellness company and community redefining the way we experience creativity and mindfulness as a tool for healing. We create inclusive, low-pressure safe spaces where people can use art as a tool for healing, connection and self-discovery. Through weekly art and meditation workshops, curated pop-ups and seasonal series, we provide a supportive environment to slow down, express yourself and reconnect with the present moment. Powered by [Shopify NY](https://shopifyspaces.com/): Located in Manhattan's vibrant Soho neighborhood—a hub for local entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow. Our space hosts a range of on-site event programming, retail activations, and value-added services. By partnering with real, local merchants, we create events that generate word-of-mouth buzz and seamlessly integrate Shopify technology.

Hosted by Test

\#Wemove are ongoing Movement sessions throughout the day at the #WeMend Summit.  Signing up for a class you are reserving a mat in the space for the set time. Please note we have 3 movement sessions throughout the day in the space and only have limited space.  Please make sure you arrive for your reservation. We look forward to moving with you!  *We Mend is part of May We Mend — After Hours Club's month-long Mental Health Awareness Month campaign.* *This May #We Mend* After Hours club is a mental health focused art & wellness company and community redefining the way we experience creativity and mindfulness as a tool for healing. We create inclusive, low-pressure safe spaces where people can use art as a tool for healing, connection and self-discovery. Through weekly art and meditation workshops, curated pop-ups and seasonal series, we provide a supportive environment to slow down, express yourself and reconnect with the present moment. Powered by Shopify NY. Located in Manhattan's vibrant Soho neighborhood—a hub for local entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow. Our space hosts a range of on-site event programming, retail activations, and value-added services. By partnering with real, local merchants, we create events that generate word-of-mouth buzz and seamlessly integrate Shopify technology.

Hosted by Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central

#### **Join the Movement for Mental Health!** #### **Introducing the "Run for Mental Health" - an empowering journey towards well-being! Run with purpose, run with heart for someone you know who is on that difficult journey like all of us.** &#xA;**Let's break the stigma and stride towards a healthier mind! Your run can make a difference! 💙** ##### **<u>Overview:</u>**&#xA;Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. ##### This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. ##### All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!   ##### <u>There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!</u> ##### When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. &#xA; ##### **<u>Timing:</u>** ##### - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.  ##### - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! ##### **<u>What You Get (Swag Bag):</u>** ##### - **Running T-Shirt** (Shipped to the address you register with - US only) ##### **- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway** ##### **- Finisher's Medal!**  ##### **- Digital Training Pack**  ##### - [**Online Results & Certificate of Completion**](https://www.thebestraces.com/results/) ##### **-** [**<u>Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs</u>**](https://www.thebestraces.com/run-or-walk-club/) ##### - **We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional).** These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be <u>upgraded for just $5 more</u>.  ##### **<u>Packet Pickup:</u>** ##### No hassle of picking up packets required! ##### -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling) ##### - Race bibs are provided on race day ##### **<u>When will I get my Swag?</u>** ##### You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. ##### **<u>Race Updates:</u>** ##### We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. ##### **<u>Do you accept last minute registrations?</u>**<u> (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)</u> ##### Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!  #####  &#xA;**<u>Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: </u>**[**<u>info@thebestraces.com</u>**](mailto:info@thebestraces.com)**<u>)</u>**&#xA;(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)&#xA;Wave A: 7:30AM&#xA;Wave B: 8:00AM&#xA;Wave C: 8:30AM ##### Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave) ##### **<u>Are there any other Questions we missed?</u>**&#xA;[https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/](https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/) ##### **<u>Virtual Run Option:</u>**&#xA;- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.  ##### Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [info@thebestraces.com](mailto:info@thebestraces.com) to receive your medal!  ##### **<u>Race Bundle:</u>** ##### Sign-up for more races and get a discount!  #### **<u>Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:</u>** ##### **If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!**&#xA;[**<u>https://www.thebestraces.com/events</u>**](https://www.thebestraces.com/events) #####   #### **<u>Team Glo Volunteers:</u>** ##### If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: [**<u>https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/</u>**](https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/) #####   #### **<u>Be part of the Journey!</u>** ##### Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ [www.thebestracesjourney.com](https://www.thebestracesjourney.com/)&#xA;Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

Hosted by Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NYC

#### **Join the Movement for Mental Health!** #### **Introducing the "Run for Mental Health" - an empowering journey towards well-being! Run with purpose, run with heart for someone you know who is on that difficult journey like all of us.** &#xA;**Let's break the stigma and stride towards a healthier mind! Your run can make a difference! 💙** ##### **<u>Overview:</u>**&#xA;Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. ##### This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. ##### All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!   ##### <u>There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!</u> ##### When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. &#xA; ##### **<u>Timing:</u>** ##### - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.  ##### - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! ##### **<u>What You Get (Swag Bag):</u>** ##### - **Running T-Shirt** (Shipped to the address you register with - US only) ##### **- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway** ##### **- Finisher's Medal!**  ##### **- Digital Training Pack**  ##### - [**Online Results & Certificate of Completion**](https://www.thebestraces.com/results/) ##### **-** [**<u>Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs</u>**](https://www.thebestraces.com/run-or-walk-club/) ##### - **We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional).** These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be <u>upgraded for just $5 more</u>.  ##### **<u>Packet Pickup:</u>** ##### No hassle of picking up packets required! ##### -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling) ##### - Race bibs are provided on race day ##### **<u>When will I get my Swag?</u>** ##### You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. ##### **<u>Race Updates:</u>** ##### We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. ##### **<u>Do you accept last minute registrations?</u>**<u> (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)</u> ##### Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!  #####  &#xA;**<u>Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: </u>**[**<u>info@thebestraces.com</u>**](mailto:info@thebestraces.com)**<u>)</u>**&#xA;(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)&#xA;Wave A: 7:30AM&#xA;Wave B: 8:00AM&#xA;Wave C: 8:30AM ##### Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave) ##### **<u>Are there any other Questions we missed?</u>**&#xA;[https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/](https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/) ##### **<u>Virtual Run Option:</u>**&#xA;- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.  ##### Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [info@thebestraces.com](mailto:info@thebestraces.com) to receive your medal!  ##### **<u>Race Bundle:</u>** ##### Sign-up for more races and get a discount!  #### **<u>Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:</u>** ##### **If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!**&#xA;[**<u>https://www.thebestraces.com/events</u>**](https://www.thebestraces.com/events) #####   #### **<u>Team Glo Volunteers:</u>** ##### If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: [**<u>https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/</u>**](https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/) #####   #### **<u>Be part of the Journey!</u>** ##### Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ [www.thebestracesjourney.com](https://www.thebestracesjourney.com/)&#xA;Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

Hosted by Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Southside

#### **Join the Movement for Mental Health!** #### **Introducing the "Run for Mental Health" - an empowering journey towards well-being! Run with purpose, run with heart for someone you know who is on that difficult journey like all of us.** &#xA;**Let's break the stigma and stride towards a healthier mind! Your run can make a difference! 💙** ##### **<u>Overview:</u>**&#xA;Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. ##### This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. ##### All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!   ##### <u>There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!</u> ##### When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. &#xA; ##### **<u>Timing:</u>** ##### - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.  ##### - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! ##### **<u>What You Get (Swag Bag):</u>** ##### - **Running T-Shirt** (Shipped to the address you register with - US only) ##### **- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway** ##### **- Finisher's Medal!**  ##### **- Digital Training Pack**  ##### - [**Online Results & Certificate of Completion**](https://www.thebestraces.com/results/) ##### **-** [**<u>Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs</u>**](https://www.thebestraces.com/run-or-walk-club/) ##### - **We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional).** These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be <u>upgraded for just $5 more</u>.  ##### **<u>Packet Pickup:</u>** ##### No hassle of picking up packets required! ##### -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling) ##### - Race bibs are provided on race day ##### **<u>When will I get my Swag?</u>** ##### You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. ##### **<u>Race Updates:</u>** ##### We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. ##### **<u>Do you accept last minute registrations?</u>**<u> (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)</u> ##### Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!  #####  &#xA;**<u>Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: </u>**[**<u>info@thebestraces.com</u>**](mailto:info@thebestraces.com)**<u>)</u>**&#xA;(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)&#xA;Wave A: 7:30AM&#xA;Wave B: 8:00AM&#xA;Wave C: 8:30AM ##### Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave) ##### **<u>Are there any other Questions we missed?</u>**&#xA;[https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/](https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/) ##### **<u>Virtual Run Option:</u>**&#xA;- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.  ##### Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [info@thebestraces.com](mailto:info@thebestraces.com) to receive your medal!  ##### **<u>Race Bundle:</u>** ##### Sign-up for more races and get a discount!  #### **<u>Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:</u>** ##### **If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!**&#xA;[**<u>https://www.thebestraces.com/events</u>**](https://www.thebestraces.com/events) #####   #### **<u>Team Glo Volunteers:</u>** ##### If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: [**<u>https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/</u>**](https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/) #####   #### **<u>Be part of the Journey!</u>** ##### Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ [www.thebestracesjourney.com](https://www.thebestracesjourney.com/)&#xA;Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

Hosted by NYC Men’s Mental Health Summit

The Men’s Mental Health Summit powered by Morehouse NYC Alumni Association is a one-day, immersive wellness experience designed to address the growing mental health crisis impacting Black men—particularly those navigating professional, financial, familial, and societal pressures with limited access to culturally responsive resources. Rooted in the Morehouse legacy of leadership, brotherhood, and service, this summit positions the chapter as a proactive convener and advocate for Black men’s mental wellness. The event will serve as both an intervention and a launchpad for a larger, ongoing mental health awareness and education campaign led by the chapter.

Hosted by Pilates & Paint

*Come move, create & connect* *Date: Saturday, May 23* *Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM* *Location: Soho Pilates* In honor of Mental Health Month, **Lunges & Lattes** and **Inner Wealth Collective** invite you to an experience rooted in movement, creativity, and connection. This intimate 2-hr gathering blends a strengthening Pilates flow with a soft, expressive watercolor experience, designed to reconnect you to your body, your creativity, and each other. **What to expect:** – 45-min sculpting Pilates flow (core-focused, intentional burn) by Lunges & Lattes – Nourishing matcha smoothies by Olia, our incredible food partner (ingredients: Matcha, Spirulina, Vegan Vanilla Protein, Spinach, Banana) – 1-hour watercolor experience with Utopia & Sunday Studio, where structure meets fluidity – Thoughtful connection, meaningful conversation, and curated gifts from our partners – Goodie bag filled with amazing products such as Biome daily probiotic fiber, Immune support spray by Beekeeper's naturals, Full size sprout living protein powder, Magic Mind energy shots and more! This is a **limited-capacity, intimate event**. Come with a friend, or come solo, and leave with genuine connections.

Hosted by Your Sunday Reset

Join us for a 60-minute dance-infused yoga experience that blends the energy of movement with the mindfulness of flow. This class fuses rhythm, breath, and intention — expect fluid transitions, music that moves you, and moments that ground you. It’s the perfect balance of sweat and surrender. All levels are welcome. Whether you’re new to yoga, a lifelong dancer, or just here for the vibe, you’ll feel right at home. Come alone. Leave with new friends!!!

Hosted by NYC SHRED

The EPIC group-training experience that challenges you to SHRED limited beliefs, push past your limits, work as a team, and break a sweat, together - is BACK in NYC at Asphalt Green - Upper East Side on Sunday, June 21, 2026. **TICKETS INCLUDE:** * 500 SWAG BAGS for the first 500 to check in&#x20; ($150+ value) * FREE samples + demos from leading health + wellness brands * Recovery Zone with complimentary treatments * Partner Burpee Challenge for a chance to WIN $2,000 in prizes * FREE class passes to your favourite studios * Sideline challenges to WIN hundreds in prizes * EPIC action photos from the workout * And More! Join us alongside some of the city's top local trainers and special guests who will test your strength, endurance, agility, and speed while being motivated by your peers to complete a killer workout like no other. Think of Instagram’s largest fitness + wellness community brought to life, and connect with inspiring trainers, life athletes, industry influencers and role models IRL. This is not your Wednesday 5PM class; it’s a workout surrounded by positive like-minded individuals who cheer each other on, fuelled by the non-stop energy of ONE COMMUNITY to reach your personal max, on and off the turf. **READY TO SHRED WITH NYC'S TOP TRAINERS?** The event kicks off with our OPTIONAL Signature Partner Burpee Challenge for a chance to WIN $2,000 in prizes that will have participants leaving it all on the turf. Then, warm up with some of Toronto's top fitness trainers before experiencing an EPIC HIIT workout. Together, the crew will complete 90 minutes of work broken into 5 segments, capped off with a cool-down session. Following the workout, attendees will have the opportunity to mingle and refuel with leading fitness + wellness brands and local businesses - while creating content with old and new friends because if it wasn’t documented – did it really happen? **Let’s do this, New York.** **DETAILS:** * Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM * Asphalt Green - Upper East Side * Registration Opens: 8:30 AM * Burpee Challenge: 9:30 AM * Workout: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM * Refuel: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ***ONE DAY. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE EPIC EXPERIENCE.*** WATCH NYC SHRED IN ACTION: [HERE](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKR_ev-ux9x/ "NYC SHRED")

Hosted by The Reclamation Project: A Mental Health Experience for Black Men

Join the Morehouse NYC Alumni Association for **The Reclamation Project**, a transformative mental health experience created to center, uplift, and support Black men in our community. Held in observance of **World Suicide Prevention Day** on September 10, 2026, this gathering aligns with the global theme **“Changing the Narrative on Suicide”**—a call to move beyond silence and stigma toward openness, healing, and collective care. This experience is designed to create a brave and affirming space where Black men can reclaim their stories, prioritize their mental well-being, and engage in meaningful dialogue about emotional health, vulnerability, and resilience. ### **What to Expect:** * \- Guided conversations and storytelling centered on mental health and identity * \- Interactive wellness experiences and grounding practices * \- Community-building with brothers, allies, and mental health advocates * \- Access to culturally competent resources and support networks ### **Why This Matters:** * \- Suicide remains a leading and preventable cause of death worldwide, and **World Suicide Prevention Day** serves as a reminder that awareness, education, and open dialogue can save lives. \- For Black men—who often navigate unique cultural, social, and systemic pressures—creating intentional spaces for healing and connection is essential. ### **Our Commitment:** * The Reclamation Project is more than an event—it’s a movement toward: * \- Breaking stigma around mental health in Black communities * \- Encouraging honest, compassionate conversations * \- Empowering individuals to seek support and support others * \- Together, we reclaim our narratives, our wellness, and our lives.

Hosted by Nature Walk & Meditative Persian Tea Ceremony with House Leyli

Some rituals slow time down. This is one of them. On September 20, Outsiders partners with House of Leyli for a morning rooted in two of the oldest forms of restoration: moving through nature and sharing tea. Together, they make for something rare in a city that rarely pauses. We'll start on the trail, walking at a pace that invites presence over pace. Eyes up. Breath steady. The kind of movement that clears your head before you've even realized it needed clearing. Afterward, we'll settle in for a meditative tea ceremony led by House of Leyli, a lifestyle brand that cultivates modern mindfulness rituals rooted in Persian culture. Founded by Hediya, whose earliest memories are of three generations of women gathered at a kitchen table, sharing tea steeped with cardamom, rose, and saffron, House of Leyli carries that tradition forward with intention. Expect loose-leaf Persian tea, poetry, meditation prompts, and the kind of conversation that only comes when everyone finally slows down. This is for the seeker, the over-scheduled, and anyone who's been looking for a ritual worth keeping. **What to expect:** A guided nature walk followed by a meditative Persian tea ceremony with House of Leyli. **What to bring:** Comfortable layers, walking shoes, and an open mind. **Event Details:** 10:00 AM - Meet at The Standard Biergarten  10:30 AM - Depart NYC  12:00 PM - Arrive at the trail  12:15 PM - Begin guided nature walk  1:45 PM - Conclude walk + transition to tea ceremony  2:00 PM - Meditative Persian tea ceremony with House of Leyli  3:30 PM - Conclude ceremony + Depart  5:00 PM - Arrive back in NYC Times are approximate and subject to traffic and group pace. **What's Included in Your Ticket:** * Round-trip transportation * Guided nature walk * Meditative Persian tea ceremony with House of Leyli * Tea, Persian poetry, and meditation prompts * Beverages on the ride home * OUTSIDERS hosts on site **What to Bring:** * Comfortable walking shoes or trail sneakers * Bring your lunch * Weather-appropriate layers * Water bottle * Sunscreen + hat * Light backpack * Card/cash for any additional snacks or purchases **Important Notes:** * A signed waiver is required to join the trip. * This is a full-day experience. We do not recommend scheduling other activities that day, as return times can vary. * If you are not dressed in weather-appropriate gear or your attire is deemed unsuitable for the activity, we have the right to turn you down for the safety of the group and yourself. * If you have any medical conditions or injuries that might prevent you from completing the trip, please consult your physician to confirm your ability to partake in the activities safely.

Hosted by Strong New York Fitness and Wellness Experience

**New York City’s #1 Fitness & Wellness Festival** 📍 *Saturday, September 26 | Live from The Glasshouse NYC* Named one of the top fitness festivals by Forbes **Think Coachella meets Comic Con… but for FITNESS.** Strong New York is NYC’s largest and most electrifying fitness & wellness event — a full-day festival packed with high-energy workouts, world-class speakers, top wellness brands, recovery lounges, competitions, giveaways, music, and more. ### What’s Included with Your Ticket: ✔️ **All-Day Access to Workouts** led by top celebrity trainers & instructors including strength, boxing, Pilates, yoga, running, jiu-jitsu & more ✔️ **Expert Panels & Keynotes** covering fitness, mindset, longevity, nutrition & recovery ✔️ **Massive Recovery Lounge** featuring cold plunges, saunas, IVs, massage, acupuncture, facials & more ✔️ **Hybrid Competition** with cash prizes & crowd energy ✔️ **Strong NY 5K Run**&#x20; ✔️ **Kid-Friendly Movement Classes** ✔️ **Live Celebrity DJs** + Happy Hour ✔️ **Coffee, Smoothie, & Healthy Food Marketplace** ✔️ **80+ Brand Activations** with giveaways & exclusive product sampling ✔️ **Premium Gift Bags & Exclusive Merch Drops** (VIP/Platinum tiers) ✔️ **Meet, Network & Train** with 5,000+ like-minded attendees ### Speakers + Workouts to be announced SOON! This isn't just another fitness event. You’ll leave inspired, sweaty, motivated, and stronger than you came. ### **Tickets are limited and non-refundable**