The Mary Ruchalski Foundation 5K & Fun Run
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The Mary Ruchalski Foundation 5K & Fun Run
The event is a community running event held at Eisenhower Park, Field 2, Parking Lot 2, East Meadow, NY 11554. It offers a timed 5K and a shorter fun run option.
- 5K
- Fun Run
Proceeds benefit The Mary Ruchalski Foundation to fund pediatric cancer research and to support families affected by pediatric cancer. The organizer lists finish-line photos, bottled water, live/text/email results, and raffles among the on-course and post-race amenities. All registered participants are eligible for entry to win a $100 AMEX gift card.
Race awards include trophies for the top overall male and female, and medals for top age-group finishers in the following brackets: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus.
Bib pickup is available in person on race day and virtual bibs are shipped; the shipping window ranges from one week before the event to one week after the event. The course is located within Eisenhower Park, described by the organizer as a 930-acre public park in Nassau County, and is listed as a USATF certified course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
