8 States for "Maz"
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Past event
12:00 PM EDT
Rochester, New York
Free · 2 races
Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting event, "8 States for Maz," on Sunday, June 11, 2023, in beautiful Rochester, Monroe. This special occasion will take place at Genesee Valley Park, kicking off at 12 PM. Participants are invited to honor the memory of Officer Anthony "Maz" Mazurkiewicz by joining a heartfelt 3-mile community run/walk that concludes at the Halls of Justice Courtyard.
This inspiring journey pays tribute to Maz, who was tragically killed in the line of duty, and aims to raise funds for his family. Retired Sergeant Brett Sobieraski, who is running an incredible 1,247 miles through eight states, will lead the procession as he commemorates Maz's sacrifice. Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration of community support, resilience, and remembrance. Whether you run, walk, or simply gather for the welcoming celebration at 1 PM, your presence will make a difference. Let’s unite as a community to show our gratitude and love for the Mazurkiewicz family!
This inspiring journey pays tribute to Maz, who was tragically killed in the line of duty, and aims to raise funds for his family. Retired Sergeant Brett Sobieraski, who is running an incredible 1,247 miles through eight states, will lead the procession as he commemorates Maz's sacrifice. Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration of community support, resilience, and remembrance. Whether you run, walk, or simply gather for the welcoming celebration at 1 PM, your presence will make a difference. Let’s unite as a community to show our gratitude and love for the Mazurkiewicz family!
This event has taken place
Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.
Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.
Add your review
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Races
-
Virtual Challenge & Final 3 Miles
VirtualUnisex Performance Poly/Cotton Blend Tee
This FREE virtual challenge has you commit to running or walking 26 minutes and 20 seconds every day from April 23rd to June 11th. The 26 minute 20 second numbers is symbolic of Brett's 26.2 mile daily trek to his goal of 8 states.
Entries closed12:00 PM EDT
Free
-
Final 3 Miles - Rochester, NY
Unisex Performance Poly/Cotton Blend Tee
This event will meet Brett at Genesee Waterways Center to do his final 3 miles with him to the finish line of his 25.2 mile/day journey
Entries closed12:00 PM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
8 STATES FOR "MAZ"
SUNDAY, JUNE 11TH | 12PM AT GENESEE VALLEY PARK
_WE HAVE RE-OPENED THE SHIRT STORE - CLICK STORE ON SIDEBAR TO ORDER. SHIRTS ORDERED NOW WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT FLEET FEET @ THE ARMORY AT THE BEGINNING OF JULY. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED. OFFER ENDS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH! _
A 3 MILE COMMUNITY RUN/WALK FROM GENESEE VALLEY PARK TO HALLS OF JUSTICE COURTYARD (99 EXCHANGE STREET) IN PROCESSION BEHIND RETIRED RPD SERGEANT, BRETT SOBIERASKI FOR HIS FINAL 3 MILES OF HIS FINAL MARATHON.
LET'S EXPLAIN ....
OFFICER ANTHONY MAZ MAZURKIEWICZ OF THE ROCHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON JULY 21ST, 2022. AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE ELITE TACTICAL UNIT THAT HAS THE NUMBER DESIGNATOR OF 8. MAZ IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE LYNN, 4 CHILDREN, 3 GRANDCHILDREN, HIS PARENTS, A SISTER AND BROTHER. HE SERVED 29 YEARS WITH THE RPD AND WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS RETIREMENT.
BRETT SOBIERASKI IS HONORING MAZURKIEWICZ'S SACRIFICE & RAISING MONEY FOR HIS FAMILY BY RUNNING THROUGH 8 STATES & FINISHING HERE IN ROCHESTER. SOBIERASKI SERVED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, INCLUDING AS A SERGEANT AND SWAT LEADER FOR THE ROCHESTER PD. HE IS ALSO AND AUTHOR & HAS WRITTEN A BOOK ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCES AS AN ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETE. BRETT HAS UTILIZED HIS GRIT AND DETERMINATION TO FINISH EXTREME CHALLENGES, SUCH AS SWIMMING ACROSS LAKE ONTARIO, RUNNING 175 MILES ALONG THE ERIE CANAL, AND COMPLETING THE 135-MILE BADWATER IN CALIFORNIAS DEATH VALLEY.
SOBIERASKI IS NOW IS LOOKING TO COMPLETE 1247 MILES IN HONOR OF OFFICER ANTHONY MAZURKIEWICZ, "STARTING ON APRIL 23RD, I WILL BEGIN RUNNING A MARATHON (26.2 MILES) A DAY, EVERY DAY, STARTING IN FLORIDA THROUGH 8 STATES FINISHING AT THE FALLEN OFFICER MEMORIAL IN ROCHESTER, NY ON JUNE 11TH. A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 1247 MILES WILL BE RUN. THE MISSION OF 8 STATES FOR MAZ IS TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE AND RAISE MONEY FOR HIS FAMILY. THE GOAL IS TO RAISE $100,000 AND ALL MONEY RAISED WILL BE TURNED OVER TO LYNN MAZURKIEWICZ. OUR DUTY IS TO REMEMBER THE SACRIFICES OF THE FALLEN AND SHOW THEM, AND THEIR FAMILIES, THAT WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL."
WE INVITE YOU TO RUN OR WALK THE FINAL 3 MILES WITH BRETT TO FINISH HIS JOURNEY. WE WILL ALL BE BEHIND BRETT AS HE GUIDES US TO THE HALL OF JUSTICE PLAZA FOR A WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION. THIS IS OPEN TO ANYONE, SO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS!
IN ADDITION TO DONATIONS AND SUPPORT, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO RUN/WALK STARTING AT NOON PLEASE JOIN US AT THE FINISH ON JUNE 11TH AT 1:00 PM AT THE HALLS OF JUSTICE COURTYARD, 99 EXCHANGE BLVD. THE MAZURKIEWICZ FAMILY WILL BE ATTENDING & WOULD LOVE THE SUPPORT OF OUR LOVING COMMUNITY!
SUNDAY, JUNE 11TH | 12PM AT GENESEE VALLEY PARK
_WE HAVE RE-OPENED THE SHIRT STORE - CLICK STORE ON SIDEBAR TO ORDER. SHIRTS ORDERED NOW WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT FLEET FEET @ THE ARMORY AT THE BEGINNING OF JULY. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED. OFFER ENDS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH! _
A 3 MILE COMMUNITY RUN/WALK FROM GENESEE VALLEY PARK TO HALLS OF JUSTICE COURTYARD (99 EXCHANGE STREET) IN PROCESSION BEHIND RETIRED RPD SERGEANT, BRETT SOBIERASKI FOR HIS FINAL 3 MILES OF HIS FINAL MARATHON.
LET'S EXPLAIN ....
OFFICER ANTHONY MAZ MAZURKIEWICZ OF THE ROCHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON JULY 21ST, 2022. AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE ELITE TACTICAL UNIT THAT HAS THE NUMBER DESIGNATOR OF 8. MAZ IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE LYNN, 4 CHILDREN, 3 GRANDCHILDREN, HIS PARENTS, A SISTER AND BROTHER. HE SERVED 29 YEARS WITH THE RPD AND WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS RETIREMENT.
BRETT SOBIERASKI IS HONORING MAZURKIEWICZ'S SACRIFICE & RAISING MONEY FOR HIS FAMILY BY RUNNING THROUGH 8 STATES & FINISHING HERE IN ROCHESTER. SOBIERASKI SERVED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, INCLUDING AS A SERGEANT AND SWAT LEADER FOR THE ROCHESTER PD. HE IS ALSO AND AUTHOR & HAS WRITTEN A BOOK ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCES AS AN ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETE. BRETT HAS UTILIZED HIS GRIT AND DETERMINATION TO FINISH EXTREME CHALLENGES, SUCH AS SWIMMING ACROSS LAKE ONTARIO, RUNNING 175 MILES ALONG THE ERIE CANAL, AND COMPLETING THE 135-MILE BADWATER IN CALIFORNIAS DEATH VALLEY.
SOBIERASKI IS NOW IS LOOKING TO COMPLETE 1247 MILES IN HONOR OF OFFICER ANTHONY MAZURKIEWICZ, "STARTING ON APRIL 23RD, I WILL BEGIN RUNNING A MARATHON (26.2 MILES) A DAY, EVERY DAY, STARTING IN FLORIDA THROUGH 8 STATES FINISHING AT THE FALLEN OFFICER MEMORIAL IN ROCHESTER, NY ON JUNE 11TH. A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 1247 MILES WILL BE RUN. THE MISSION OF 8 STATES FOR MAZ IS TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE AND RAISE MONEY FOR HIS FAMILY. THE GOAL IS TO RAISE $100,000 AND ALL MONEY RAISED WILL BE TURNED OVER TO LYNN MAZURKIEWICZ. OUR DUTY IS TO REMEMBER THE SACRIFICES OF THE FALLEN AND SHOW THEM, AND THEIR FAMILIES, THAT WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL."
WE INVITE YOU TO RUN OR WALK THE FINAL 3 MILES WITH BRETT TO FINISH HIS JOURNEY. WE WILL ALL BE BEHIND BRETT AS HE GUIDES US TO THE HALL OF JUSTICE PLAZA FOR A WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION. THIS IS OPEN TO ANYONE, SO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS!
IN ADDITION TO DONATIONS AND SUPPORT, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO RUN/WALK STARTING AT NOON PLEASE JOIN US AT THE FINISH ON JUNE 11TH AT 1:00 PM AT THE HALLS OF JUSTICE COURTYARD, 99 EXCHANGE BLVD. THE MAZURKIEWICZ FAMILY WILL BE ATTENDING & WOULD LOVE THE SUPPORT OF OUR LOVING COMMUNITY!
Location
99 Exchange Street, Rochester, 14614, NY, United States
8 States for "Maz"
Event data
This event was added by Find a Race. Race Director? Get in touch.
