Run for a Reason 5K

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12
2026
Support the local youth by joining a charitable run or walk at Long Point State Park. All proceeds from this event benefit the non profit Creche for the Kids in their mission to help the community.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Run for a Reason 5k Walk for a Reason 5k

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Event Overview

The Run for a Reason 5K is a community athletic event held at Long Point State Park in Bemus Point, New York. The event serves as a fundraiser for the non-profit organization Creche: for the Kids, with proceeds used to support local youth services. Participants can choose between two main categories:

  • Run for a Reason 5K (running only)
  • Walk for a Reason 5K (walking only)

The event focuses on supporting the community through physical activity within the park setting. Both the running and walking options cover a distance of 5 km.

Registration for the event opens in March and stays available until the day before the walk and run take place. Participants are required to pay a registration fee for entry into either the running or walking category. The course is situated at 4459 NY-430, providing a route through the state park grounds for all athletes involved. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Run for a Reason 5k
5 km
Walk for a Reason 5k