Emily Lights the Way 5K Run & Walk
- Date Sun 20th September 2026 - Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location West Sayville, New York
- Price Free - $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Emily Lights the Way 5K Run & Walk, taking place from September 20 to October 18, 2026, in West Sayville, Suffolk! This uplifting event not only celebrates the beautiful spirit of Emily Teresa Finn, but also raises awareness for National Domestic Violence Month. Participants can choose between a 3.12-mile race for runners or a shorter 1.5-mile walk, making it perfect for everyone, whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to enjoy a day out with family and friends.
The highlight of the event will be on Sunday, October 18th, at Cherry Avenue Elementary School, where we will come together as a community to honor Emily’s legacy and advocate for crucial topics such as healthy relationships, teen dating violence, and mental wellness. Exciting awards and prizes await, including medals for the top male and female finishers and winners in various age groups. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference, have fun, and create lasting memories. Let's shine a light on important issues while celebrating Emily's legacy—together, we can make a powerful impact!
The highlight of the event will be on Sunday, October 18th, at Cherry Avenue Elementary School, where we will come together as a community to honor Emily’s legacy and advocate for crucial topics such as healthy relationships, teen dating violence, and mental wellness. Exciting awards and prizes await, including medals for the top male and female finishers and winners in various age groups. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference, have fun, and create lasting memories. Let's shine a light on important issues while celebrating Emily's legacy—together, we can make a powerful impact!
Organiser's Description
Please join us for the first EMILY FINN FOUNDATION's 5K RUN & WALK...in honor of Emily Teresa Finn and National Domestic Violence Month.
On Oct. 18th, this is a 5K race for runners at 3.12 miles and a shorter 1.5 mile route for walkers. We'll have awards, raffle baskets and prizes!
Awards for runners: Medals will be given to the top overall male and female, plus 1 winner in each of the 10 year age groups from 14 and under to 80+
Beginning 9/20 @ SUNY ONEONTA - then virtual through 10/18- to our 1st in-person 5K in WEST SAYVILLE!
Beginning on SUNDAY, SEPT. 20TH @ SUNY ONEONTA, led by students and members of the Terpsichorean Dance Co.,Tiffany Gardner & Ava DeMarco. STUDENTS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE WILL GATHER IN ALUMNI DANCE STUDIO ON THE SUNY ONEONTA CAMPUS! We are so grateful to these amazing students for bringing us this idea and concept! They will kick off the month long virtual campaign, with their LIVE in-person campus walk to remember and honor Emily, as they help us raise awareness about teen dating violence and digital abuse.
From Sept. 20 - Oct. 18, we will host our first FREE VIRTUAL CAMPAIGN! ANYONE from ANYWHERE can participate! The goal of this is to have our message and mission reach further, while spreading awareness for our very important cause. We invite you to please share this link on your social media and ask as many people to participate in our free virtual campaign to help us raise awareness! WALK or RUN at your own pace & leisure, alone or with friends, family or even with your pets! Then take a pic and post to your social pages...& like, share and tag us @ Emily Finn Foundation, on FB & IG!
Finally, on SUNDAY, OCT. 18TH, (commemorating Emily as forever 18) we will host our first in person 5K RUN / WALK IN WEST SAYVILLE @ CHERRY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! Feel free to create a team or run or walk individually. This is the wonderful town and community Emily was raised in and the very school she attended while going full circle to teach in their first universal Pre-K classes. During Emily's senior year, she taught at Cherry Ave. as part of her work study in the BOCES early childhood education program. She became beloved "Miss Emily" here and found her passion for teaching and her gift for working with special needs children. Please join us for a memorable day honoring Emily's beautiful spirit and light, while creating her lasting legacy in education on subjects quite different than she thought she'd be teaching...but we now feel and know are critical...such as the dangers of DV/IPV, particularly teen dating violence, digital abuse, gun safety, social/emotional and mental wellness, and teaching our youth about healthy relationships! We have a lot of work to do and together we will!!!
Thank you! We are so very humbled and grateful for your continued support!
Let's share a beautiful day of community and partnerships as we let #EMILY LIGHT THE WAY!
On Oct. 18th, this is a 5K race for runners at 3.12 miles and a shorter 1.5 mile route for walkers. We'll have awards, raffle baskets and prizes!
Awards for runners: Medals will be given to the top overall male and female, plus 1 winner in each of the 10 year age groups from 14 and under to 80+
Beginning 9/20 @ SUNY ONEONTA - then virtual through 10/18- to our 1st in-person 5K in WEST SAYVILLE!
Beginning on SUNDAY, SEPT. 20TH @ SUNY ONEONTA, led by students and members of the Terpsichorean Dance Co.,Tiffany Gardner & Ava DeMarco. STUDENTS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE WILL GATHER IN ALUMNI DANCE STUDIO ON THE SUNY ONEONTA CAMPUS! We are so grateful to these amazing students for bringing us this idea and concept! They will kick off the month long virtual campaign, with their LIVE in-person campus walk to remember and honor Emily, as they help us raise awareness about teen dating violence and digital abuse.
From Sept. 20 - Oct. 18, we will host our first FREE VIRTUAL CAMPAIGN! ANYONE from ANYWHERE can participate! The goal of this is to have our message and mission reach further, while spreading awareness for our very important cause. We invite you to please share this link on your social media and ask as many people to participate in our free virtual campaign to help us raise awareness! WALK or RUN at your own pace & leisure, alone or with friends, family or even with your pets! Then take a pic and post to your social pages...& like, share and tag us @ Emily Finn Foundation, on FB & IG!
Finally, on SUNDAY, OCT. 18TH, (commemorating Emily as forever 18) we will host our first in person 5K RUN / WALK IN WEST SAYVILLE @ CHERRY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! Feel free to create a team or run or walk individually. This is the wonderful town and community Emily was raised in and the very school she attended while going full circle to teach in their first universal Pre-K classes. During Emily's senior year, she taught at Cherry Ave. as part of her work study in the BOCES early childhood education program. She became beloved "Miss Emily" here and found her passion for teaching and her gift for working with special needs children. Please join us for a memorable day honoring Emily's beautiful spirit and light, while creating her lasting legacy in education on subjects quite different than she thought she'd be teaching...but we now feel and know are critical...such as the dangers of DV/IPV, particularly teen dating violence, digital abuse, gun safety, social/emotional and mental wellness, and teaching our youth about healthy relationships! We have a lot of work to do and together we will!!!
Thank you! We are so very humbled and grateful for your continued support!
Let's share a beautiful day of community and partnerships as we let #EMILY LIGHT THE WAY!
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