Adelphi Panthers for a Cause 5K Run/Walk
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Adelphi Panthers for a Cause 5K Run/Walk : October 18, 2026
The Adelphi Panthers for a Cause 5K Run/Walk is a community running event held at Adelphi University, Nexus Building, One South Ave, Garden City, NY. The event includes multiple distances and a kids fun run and proceeds support a local nonprofit.
Distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1K Run/Walk
- Kids Fun Run : Ages 2-7, free, untimed
Registration is available for different event options and pricing tiers; fees may vary by option and may include processing costs and optional donations. A student rate and a timed 5K option are listed among the registration choices. Team registration is optional.
On race day, participants pick up bibs and race materials at the registration table outside the Nexus Building. All participants receive refreshments and jogging strollers are permitted on the course.
Awards are given to the top three male and top three female overall finishers, and there is a parental "bragging rights" category related to the TF/XC Panther Parent designation.
All funds raised for the event will benefit the Nassau Suffolk Autism Society of America, a local nonprofit that provides free social and recreational activities and support for individuals with autism and their families on Long Island. The event proceeds are used to cover race expenses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
