GiGi's Playhouse Long Island 5K Run/Walk
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GiGi's Playhouse Long Island 5K Run/Walk
GiGi's Playhouse Long Island's 3rd Annual 5K Run and 321 Dash takes place on October 4, 2026 at Shorefront Park, 49 Smith St., Patchogue, NY. The event is presented by Cirigliano Agency and CoHo Coffee House and is superhero themed, with participants encouraged to wear capes, masks, or themed shirts.
Race offerings include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Walk (untimed)
- 321 Dash (ages 12 and under, untimed)
- Virtual 5K (participants may post times October 4–11)
The event benefits GiGi's Playhouse, a nonprofit organization that provides free educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The organizer describes a mission focused on changing perceptions of Down syndrome and promoting community acceptance.
Amenities listed for participants include live online, text, and email results, free finish-line photos, and personalized bibs for registrants who enroll three weeks before the event. Awards note cash prizes for the top three overall men and women and age-group winners, plus awards for top teams and a bonus for breaking the course records. Registration fees vary by date and may include processing fees; some registration options include mailed bibs, merchandise, and virtual participation details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
