Vyshyvanka Run

The Vyshyvanka Run NYC 2025 is a friendly 5K running event held in New York City at the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial in Riverside Park. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, coinciding with Ukrainian Independence Day, the run encourages participants to wear traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirts called Vyshyvankas. The course consists of three large loops and one small loop starting at Riverside Drive and West 83rd Street.

The event also features short-distance fun runs for kids and offers a virtual participation option. All proceeds support AidUkraineNow.org, aiding a child rehabilitation center in Ukraine and supporting Ukrainian defenders. The run promotes Ukrainian culture and community spirit in NYC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.