Daniela Conte Foundation Butterfly 5K
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Daniela Conte Foundation Butterfly 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run
This event is an annual charity run and family activity hosted at Heckscher State Park in East Islip, NY. The event features an in-person 5K held on the park walk and bike path and a separate kids fun run for young children. The 5K course is USATF certified.
Distances:
- 5K run/walk
- Kids Fun Run for ages 8 and under
Amenities listed for participants include bibs for all, an award ceremony with trophies for top overall finishers and medals for age-group places, and guaranteed T-shirt and finisher medal for the first 500 registrants. There are refreshments, snacks, post-race entertainment, games, giveaways, face painting, and a ceremony recognizing cancer fighters and survivors with medals. Participants aged 21 and over may receive a complimentary pint of beer from the partnering brewery after the event. Baby strollers and baby joggers are permitted on course but must line up at the back.
Options for virtual participation are available; virtual entrants can upload times and photos on the designated upload day and may receive mailed bibs within the stated shipping window. All proceeds benefit the Daniela Conte Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial and memorial support to families of children with cancer, raises awareness, and funds research. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
