Connor's Way Scenic Memorial 5-Mile Run/Walk

  • Date Sun 20th September 2026 - Sat 26th September 2026
  • Time 9:30AM EDT
  • Location Hinckley, New York
  • Price Free - $43.95
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the Connor's Way Scenic Memorial 5-Mile Run/Walk on Sunday, September 20th, 2026, in the picturesque Hinckley, Oneida! This uplifting event celebrates the spirit of Connor Arthur Lynskey, a young man with dreams of becoming a physician. Participants will traverse a stunning five-mile wooded trail nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks, taking in the beauty of nature while honoring Connor's legacy.

The race kicks off at 10 AM, with a fun Kids Run starting at 9:30 AM to get the little ones involved! Registration is online only, so don’t miss your chance to secure a free shirt if you register by September 4th. Whether you're running or walking, you'll be supporting a noble cause, as all proceeds fund a scholarship and memorial in Connor's name, helping future local doctors make a difference in underserved areas. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of community, nature, and inspiration!

Organiser's Description

COME FOLLOW IN CONNORS FOOTSTEPS ON A BEAUTIFUL SCENIC FIVE-MILE WOODED TRAIL IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE ADIRONDACKS. CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF NATURE AS YOU RUN OR WALK THROUGH FIVE MILES OF SEASONAL ROADS AND TRAILS. FOLLOW IN THE SHADOW OF THE YOUNG MAN WHO LOVED TO RUN AROUND THE LAKE AND THE WOODS OF HINCKLEY FOR THE LOVE OF RUNNING. CELEBRATE LIFE, NATURE AND COMMUNITY AS YOU HELP FUND A MEMORIAL AND SCHOLARSHIP IN CONNORS NAME, TOUCHING LIVES OF FUTURE LOCAL DOCTORS. THIS IS CONNORS WAY



ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE SCHOLARSHIP AND MEMORIAL FUND CREATED IN MEMORY OF CONNOR ARTHUR LYNSKEY. CONNOR ASPIRED TO BE A PHYSICIAN AND HIS DREAM WAS TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN AN UNDERSERVED AREA IN ORDER TO HELP RESIDENTS RECEIVE ADEQUATE HEALTH CARE.

OUR MISSION IS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS WITH A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, WITH YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND THROUGH OUR MEMORIAL RUN/WALK IN CONNOR'S NAME.



OUR 5M RACE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH AT 10AM. THE VIRTUAL EVENT WILL GO ON FROM SEPTEMBER 20TH-26TH. REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY, NO PAPER OR CASH ACCEPTED.



TRY OUR KIDS FUN RUN, AN UNTIMED EVENT BEGINNING AT 9:30 AM ON RACE DAY. FREE SHIRT INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION THROUGH 9/4 ONLY.

FOR ALL EVENTS, IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 9/4, THERE ARE ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHIRTS AVAILABLE PER SIZE. IF THERE ARE NO LONGER SHIRTS AVAILABLE IN A PARTICULAR SIZE, IT WILL BE NOTED AS "SOLD OUT". VIRTUAL EVENT PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY 9/4 WILL RECEIVE THEIR SHIRT BY RACE DAY. VIRTUAL EVENT PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER AFTER 9/4 WILL RECEIVE THEIR SHIRTS IN MID TO LATE OCTOBER.



PACKET PICK-UP

Friday 9/18 4pm-7pm

Holland Patent High School

8079 Thompson R., Holland Patent, NY 13354



RACE DAY

Registration & Packet pickup 8:00 9:30
Kids Run 9:30
Welcome at 9:40
Run/Walk at 10:00
Awards 11:30 (runners may pick up medals prior to awards ceremony)



PARKING IN THE VILLAGE OF HINCKLEY SHUTTLE BUS AVAILABLE FROM 7:45 10:00 TO THE RACE START & EVENT AREA

Races

  • 5 Mile

    Incl. $3.61 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $38.61

    Live in-person event. Arrive by 9:30 for opening ceremony, event starts at 10 a.m.
  • Virtual 5 Mile

    Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    $43.95

    Virtual Event. Virtual Registrations placed after August 31st will be mailed after the event.
  • Kids Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)

    Free

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.

Add a review

Location

100 Cady Rd., Hinckley, 13352, NY, United States

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like

Sep 20, 2026

Free - $43.95