Hydration Guy High Five
Hydration Guy High Five is a running race on September 3, 2026 in Brooklyn, NY, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 3, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Location
- 424a 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
You've gotten hydration from him. You've gotten high fives from him. At long last it is time for the inaugural Hydration Guy High Five! This 5-mile race starts in Gowanus at the Bakline Flagship store and takes you to Cobble Hill, Red Hook and back.
- This is a timed race
- Hydration will be plentiful, both on the course and at the start/finish
- Entry fee includes a giveaway and post-race snacks
- A portion of each entry will be donated to a charity partner
- A post-race party is in the works
Make it a race. Make it a tempo run. Make it a fun run. Come on out on Thursday, September 3 for great time with the awesome NYC running community!
This is not a closed-streets race. The route will have directionals and marshals at all turns and key intersections. All participants run at their own risk.
This event is produced by Hydration Guy's new venture - Pace Yourself Productions.
Instagram: @thehydrationguy & @paceyourselfproductions
Website: https://thehydrationguy.com & https://paceyourselfprod.com
Bakline: https://www.bakline.nyc
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ny Ave V Brooklyn, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Brooklyn, NY
Population
8,516,202
as of 2023
City Elevation
55 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hydration Guy High Five, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
- Race
- Hydration Guy High Five
- Date
- September 3, 2026
- Location
- 424a 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
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From Endurance Grid
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Hydration Guy High Five
Sep 3, 2026