Coach Mike Slinskey Celebration of Life 5k
- Date Mon 27th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wappingers Falls, New York
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the community in celebrating the life and legacy of Coach Mike Slinskey at the Coach Mike Slinskey Celebration of Life 5K, taking place from October 27 to November 2, 2025, in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, NY. The main event will be held on Sunday, November 2, at Bowdoin Park, where runners of all ages can participate in a spirited 5K race starting at 9:30 AM, with registration fees of $25 until October 12, increasing to $30 until November 1, and $35 on race day. For younger participants, a Kids 1 Mile run for children 12 and under kicks off at 9:00 AM for just $10 in advance.
This grassroots event not only honors a beloved local running legend but also serves a greater purpose, with proceeds benefiting the American Brain Tumor Association and a scholarship established in Mike’s name. After the 5K, runners can join in the “Slinskey Surprise,” a fun 400-meter dash that captures Mike's spirit of pushing boundaries and inspiring those around him. Whether you run in person or choose to go virtual from October 27 through November 2, every stride taken
This grassroots event not only honors a beloved local running legend but also serves a greater purpose, with proceeds benefiting the American Brain Tumor Association and a scholarship established in Mike’s name. After the 5K, runners can join in the “Slinskey Surprise,” a fun 400-meter dash that captures Mike's spirit of pushing boundaries and inspiring those around him. Whether you run in person or choose to go virtual from October 27 through November 2, every stride taken
Organiser's Description
A GRASS ROOTS RUNNING AND MID-HUDSON ROAD RUNNERS CLUB EVENT IN HONOR OF A LOCAL LEGEND, MIKE SLINSKEY.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND @ BOWDOIN PARK, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY
5K: 9:30 AM - $25 through October 12th, $30 through November 1st, $35 on race day
KIDS 1 MILE (12 AND UNDER): 9:00 AM - $10 through November 1st, $15 on race day
5K VIRTUAL: OCTOBER 27 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2ND - $35 through November 2nd
SLINSKEY SURPRISE: Immediately following the 5k - 400 meters ALL OUT, for grit and turnover! Coach Mike would occasionally have a "Slinskey Surprise" on random days when he thought the kids needed an extra push!
Join us as we lace up and hit the trail in tribute to beloved Hudson Valley runner, Coach Mike Slinskey - a man whose passion for running and the community around it was unmatched. In May 2025, Mike was diagnosed with a brainstem tumor, and after a courageous battle, he passed away on June 20, 2025 - just ten days after celebrating his 56th birthday. Today, we honor him in the most fitting way we know; by running.
Mike's running journey took him across the country, but his heart always remained in the Hudson Valley. Whether it was pushing the pace on the rail trail, sunrise jogs with lifelong friends, or coaching some grueling training sessions at Our Lady of Lourdes, Mike lived for every stride - and for the people who ran beside him.
To many, Mike seemed invincible. He never backed down from a challenge, bounced back from every injury, enjoyed unexpected encounters with wildlife (and the occasional flying object), always with a grin and a story to tell. But in the spring of 2025, he was faced with a challenge even he couldnt outrun: a stage 4 astrocytoma. His passing left a profound void not only in our family but in the entire Hudson Valley running community.
In his memory, weve created this 5K to celebrate his life, strength, and the joy he found in every mile. All proceeds from this event will support the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), the nations oldest nonprofit dedicated to brain tumor research with the intent to fund early detection and patient education and fund the Our Lady of Lourdes scholarship set up in his name.
We run today to honor Mike his spirit, his legacy, and the miles he gave us all.
5K AWARDS:
Overall Male & Female Winners
Top 3 in each of the following Age Groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
KIDS 1 MILE AWARDS:
Overall Male & Female Winners
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND @ BOWDOIN PARK, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY
5K: 9:30 AM - $25 through October 12th, $30 through November 1st, $35 on race day
KIDS 1 MILE (12 AND UNDER): 9:00 AM - $10 through November 1st, $15 on race day
5K VIRTUAL: OCTOBER 27 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2ND - $35 through November 2nd
SLINSKEY SURPRISE: Immediately following the 5k - 400 meters ALL OUT, for grit and turnover! Coach Mike would occasionally have a "Slinskey Surprise" on random days when he thought the kids needed an extra push!
Join us as we lace up and hit the trail in tribute to beloved Hudson Valley runner, Coach Mike Slinskey - a man whose passion for running and the community around it was unmatched. In May 2025, Mike was diagnosed with a brainstem tumor, and after a courageous battle, he passed away on June 20, 2025 - just ten days after celebrating his 56th birthday. Today, we honor him in the most fitting way we know; by running.
Mike's running journey took him across the country, but his heart always remained in the Hudson Valley. Whether it was pushing the pace on the rail trail, sunrise jogs with lifelong friends, or coaching some grueling training sessions at Our Lady of Lourdes, Mike lived for every stride - and for the people who ran beside him.
To many, Mike seemed invincible. He never backed down from a challenge, bounced back from every injury, enjoyed unexpected encounters with wildlife (and the occasional flying object), always with a grin and a story to tell. But in the spring of 2025, he was faced with a challenge even he couldnt outrun: a stage 4 astrocytoma. His passing left a profound void not only in our family but in the entire Hudson Valley running community.
In his memory, weve created this 5K to celebrate his life, strength, and the joy he found in every mile. All proceeds from this event will support the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), the nations oldest nonprofit dedicated to brain tumor research with the intent to fund early detection and patient education and fund the Our Lady of Lourdes scholarship set up in his name.
We run today to honor Mike his spirit, his legacy, and the miles he gave us all.
5K AWARDS:
Overall Male & Female Winners
Top 3 in each of the following Age Groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
KIDS 1 MILE AWARDS:
Overall Male & Female Winners
Races
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Coach Mike Slinskey Celebration of Life 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$27.50
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Coach Mike Slinskey Celebration of Life 5k (VIRTUAL)
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
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Coach Mike Slinskey Celebration of Life Kids 1 Mile
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$11.60
Coach Mike Slinskey Celebration of Life 5k
