Katie's Run 5K Run/Walk

Katie's Run 5K Run/Walk - New Hyde Park, June 28, 2026

Katie's Run 5K Run/Walk is a community event held in New Hyde Park that raises funds and awareness for the Katie McBride Foundation and related family support services. The event offers timed and untimed running and walking options, a free children's fun run after the main activities, and a post-race barbecue with live entertainment in Memorial Park. Online registrants receive a premium t-shirt and those who register by June 7 receive personalized bibs.

Distances include:

• 5K - chip-timed race with overall, masters and age group awards.
• 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk - untimed and intended for casual participation.
• Children's Fun Run - free and held after the main events in the park.

Additional features described by the organizer include raffle ticket sales, a BBQ-only option for nonparticipants, and live same-day results with photos and video. Packet pickup is available before the event and at the event location. Awards recognize top finishers overall, masters, detailed age groups, and top students and local residents in specific categories. Registration fees contribute to race expenses and to the foundation's charitable objectives, including support for families affected by childhood cancer and awareness of local family support services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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