Cerebral Palsy Family 5k

Cerebral Palsy Family 5K

The Cerebral Palsy Family 5K is an annual 5-kilometer event held at Belmont Lake State Park in Babylon, New York to raise awareness for cerebral palsy. The event is presented as a community-focused day for walking, running, and rolling in support of people living with cerebral palsy and their families. This edition is described as the Fourth Annual 5K.

Event amenities include participant T-shirts and finisher medals, live results available online and by text or email, free finish line photos, and post-race refreshments. Restrooms are available on the premises and parking is provided. The course is described as stroller-friendly and the event is pet-friendly. One water station will be provided along the route.

Registration details note a personalized bib is available for participants who register at least three weeks in advance. In-person bib pickup is handled by event staff starting one hour before the event. Last-minute registrants within 24 hours of the event are noted to receive their bib number by text within approximately 90 seconds. A virtual participation option is also offered, with a downloadable bib available for virtual entrants.

The event description includes basic information about cerebral palsy: it is a group of disorders affecting movement and posture, is non-progressive and lifelong, and recent data cited a U.S. prevalence of about one in 345 children and an estimated global population living with cerebral palsy of more than 17 million people. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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