The Human Race 5K

Join the Human Race on August 19th!

Humanitarian Social Innovations (HSI) invites you to join The Human Race — a virtual event with no physical location – you can run, walk or ride on your own or make it a group activity by gathering your family, friends and community. Why August 19th*? Because it's World Humanitarian Day, a global observance honoring everyday heroes who uplift others through acts of compassion.

* Run, Walk or Ride your distance anytime between August 1st and August 19th. This gives you plenty of time to complete your event, with two weekend options! 

HSI provides support to charitable programs that improve the quality of life for humanity throughout the Lehigh Valley and the world. Every Day. By participating in The Human Race you’ll join HSI and their 100+ programs in a worldwide movement of supporting good people and programs, by running, walking and riding together. 

Click here to learn more about the programs supported by HSI. 

Support the programs and people who impact our community. 

How To Register:

1. Decide which event you'd like to do: 5K Run, 5K Walk or the 10K Ride. 

2. Click Sign Up under the event of your choosing. If you have a RunSignUp account, log in and your information will auto-populate. If you are new to RunSignUp, you will need to enter information to create a new account. You can register for yourself or add a new person. If you prefer a manual entry form, please email lrentschler@hsifiscalsponsor.org.

3. Once you've selected your event, you'll be prompted to the "Join an Existing Team" page. This way the organization who directed you to the Human Race event knows you signed up for them. If you aren't sure which program to support, that's OK! All proceeds benefit HSI and all of their 100+ programs. 

4. After you've joined a team, you'll be prompted to sign the event waiver.

5. Decide if you would like to receive a race medal (guaranteed for the first 100 participants). 

6. Opt-in for additional event emails and instructions and select your timezone.

7. Complete your registration by hitting "Continue" and submitting a form of payment.

8. You will receive a confirmation email of your event registration. 

Registration Includes:

• Entry to the virtual Human Race 5K Run, 5K Walk or the 10K Ride

• Finisher medal* (*guaranteed for the first 100 participants; local pickup and shipping available). 

• Invitation to the Finisher Party on World Humanitarian Day, August 19, 2026. Details below.

More Ways To Join the Human Race:

• DONATE to your favorite program. Click here for a list of direct donation links. 

• Spread the word! Tell your friends, family and your community about The Human Race

• Share the event on your social media and tag @thehumanrace_hsi on IG and The Human Race on FB. Use the event hashtags: #thehumanrace #runfor1 #raceforall

• Share your experience! Print out your bib and take a selfie!   

Group Run Announcements!

Feeling social? Check back here often for local group run, walk, and ride opportunities. To add an event to this page, contact Robin Hewston: robin@hsifiscalsponsor.org

Celebrate the Human Race - Gear Up Today!

You don't have to run or walk a 5K or ride a 50K to be a part of The Human Race. By purchasing this t-shirt, you’re joining a community united by compassion and commitment to change. Your support helps power the mission of Humanitarian Social Innovations and uplifts others along the way. 

Choose from a variety of cuts, colors and fabrics. Every purchase supports HSI and the over 100+ programs they support.