Runner In Red 5K Run/Walk
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Event overview
The Runner in Red 5K Run/Walk takes place on March 21, 2026 in East Meadow, New York at Eisenhower Park Field 2 (Parking Lot 2, 11554). The event supports a lung cancer charity and is associated with the novel "Runner in Red" and a related fundraising beer. A free kids fun run is offered alongside the 5K.
Distances and entry
- 5K in-person
- 5K virtual (participants may post times and photos between 3/21 and 3/29)
- Kids fun run
Registration options include in-person and virtual entries. Listed fees show processing included; example prices on the registration page are approximately $33.80 for early in-person entry, $38.98 on race day, and about $33.80 for virtual entry. Virtual participants receive mailed bibs within a shipping window.
Course, pickup and results
The course is a USATF certified 5K. In-person bib pickup is handled by event staff (a self-lookup area is available for those who do not know their bib number). Live online results, same-day finish-line photos, and video are provided.
Awards and beneficiary
Awards include top overall male and female, top three male and female in standard age groups (10 & under through 80+), and a Largest Team trophy. Proceeds benefit the Barb’s Beer Foundation, a 501c3 charity that raises funds to support lung cancer research and related causes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
