The Mama Bear Run 5K
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2026 Bridges Academy The Mama Bear Run 5K
The event takes place on May 09, 2026 at The Bridges Academy, 339 Snedecor Avenue, West Islip, NY. It is listed as a 5K run/walk with a free kids fun run. The course runs on residential roads through West Islip and along the Keith Canal. The event is scheduled to run rain or shine.
- 5K
- FREE Kids Fun Run
Registration, awards, and race services
Registration materials list a 5K Run/Walk base fee of $20 before processing fees; prices are shown to increase after March 31 and on race day. Registering in advance is required to guarantee a shirt by April 19. There is an option to have a name printed on the bib if entered three weeks before race day.
Awards are listed for the top mother finisher, top male and female overall, and top male and female in age groups: 19 & under, 20-39, 40-59, and 60+. Proceeds from the event benefit the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition. Event services include refreshments, finish-line photos and same-day results, post-race raffle items, and a self-lookup area for bib pickup for participants who do not know their bib number. A course map is available through the listed route provider. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
