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 & 321 Dash takes place on October 4, 2026 at Shorefront Park in Patchogue, NY. The event is presented by Cirigliano Agency and CoHo Coffee House and benefits GiGi's Playhouse Long Island, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
The event program includes multiple participation options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Walk (untimed)
- 321 Dash for ages 12 and under (untimed)
- Virtual 5K, with results accepted October 4 to October 11
Amenities include live online, text, and email results, free finish line photos, and personalized bibs if registered three weeks in advance. Merchandise such as superhero race day socks is available for purchase. Awards include cash prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers, a bonus of $321 for breaking the men's or women's course record, age group awards, and team awards including largest and fastest team with scoring rules.
Registration details note that fees are non refundable and may include processing charges. Virtual participants can upload times and photos during the designated window. The event is superhero themed and encourages costumes such as capes and masks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
