The Mama Bear Run 5K
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Bridges Academy The Mama Bear Run 5K 2027
The Mama Bear Run is a community running event on May 8, 2027, held at The Bridges Academy in West Islip, NY (339 Snedecor Avenue, 11795). The event is listed to proceed rain or shine and includes a 5K run/walk plus a free kids fun run. The course runs on residential roads through West Islip and along the Keith Canal. Amenities noted for participants include refreshments, finish line photos, post-race raffle items, and same-day finish line video and photos.
Registration fees vary and include processing charges; published totals are $23.45 for early bird registration, $28.63 for the April 1 tier, and $33.80 for race day. The base registration option for the 5K is listed as $20.00. Registering by April 19 guarantees a shirt. Donation options are available with suggested amounts listed at $3, $10, $25 and other amounts.
Awards include recognition for the top mother finisher and top three overall male and female finishers. Personalized bibs are available for registrants who register at least three weeks in advance; last-minute registrants are noted to receive a bib number by text within 90 seconds. Race fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, and entry requires agreement to standard release and photo use terms. Proceeds benefit the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
