Blazing Trails 5K Run
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Blazing Trails 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk for Autism
Blazing Trails takes place on October 4, 2026 at Eisenhower Park - Field #2, Parking Lot 2 in East Meadow, NY 11554. The event includes in-person and virtual participation options and supports the Eden II & Genesis Foundation, a nonprofit that funds programs and services for people with autism in New York.
Distances:
- 5K Run
- 1 Mile Walk
- Virtual 5K option (October 4 to October 11)
Registration options include in-person or virtual 5K and a 1 mile untimed walk. Fees vary by registration date and options; sample prices shown include processing fees and a member discount for GLIRC members. A race-themed long-sleeved hoodie is offered and a no-hoodie registration option is available. Registration fees are nonrefundable.
Event amenities listed by the organizer include participant swag, entry into door prize drawings, live/text/email results, free finish line photos, personalized bibs for registrations completed three weeks in advance, snacks and beverages, a scavenger hunt offered in-person and virtually, and costume contests with prize cards. Bib door prizes include multiple winners and a large screen TV grand prize. Awards cover overall, non-binary, masters and wheelchair categories and top three in multiple age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
