Cardiac Classic
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About the race
The Ellis Cardiac Classic is the 45th annual community running event in Schenectady, held at Central Park on Thanksgiving morning. The event includes multiple non-competitive and competitive options and is described as a local tradition.
Distances and categories include:
- 2 Miles Wellness Walk; strollers and dogs allowed on the walk only.
- 5K Road Race; no wheeled apparatuses are permitted on the 5K.
- 1 Mile Kids Fun Run.
The event page lists 5K training resources from running organizations and platforms. A course map is provided for the event route, and photos from previous years are included in the event materials.
Practical notes from the event FAQ are stated clearly: strollers and dogs are permitted only on the 2 mile Wellness Walk, and participants with dogs are asked to clean up after their pets. The event location is given as 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY 12309. The listing groups the activities as a Wellness Walk, a 5K Road Race, and a Kid Fun Run, reflecting the multiple participant categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
