Leah's 5K Run/Walk And 1K Kids "Spooktacular" Fun Run
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wappingers Falls, New York
- Price $12.28 - $28.29
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for Leah's 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids "Spooktacular" Fun Run on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the charming Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County! This exciting event, now in its 11th year, is the original Halloween run in Dutchess County and promises a fantastic day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely walk, you can participate in the 5K Run/Walk starting at 9:30 AM, or let your kids lace up their sneakers for the 1K "Spooktacular" Fun Run at 9 AM.
This event is not just about running; it's about making a difference in the fight against blood cancer. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, with a costume contest featuring prizes for the best male, female, and kids' costumes. With early registration for the 5K at just $25 until September 27th, and only $10 for the 1K, it's a wonderful opportunity to support a great cause while having a blast! Plus, all kids in the 1K will receive finishers medals, and top finishers in the
This event is not just about running; it's about making a difference in the fight against blood cancer. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, with a costume contest featuring prizes for the best male, female, and kids' costumes. With early registration for the 5K at just $25 until September 27th, and only $10 for the 1K, it's a wonderful opportunity to support a great cause while having a blast! Plus, all kids in the 1K will receive finishers medals, and top finishers in the
Organiser's Description
IN OUR 11TH YEAR!!! THE ORIGINAL HALLOWEEN RUN FOR DUTCHESS COUNTY!! THE ONE AND ONLY!
Do you love running, walking and physical activity? How about in a costume!? Well then couple that with raising awareness and money towards the fight against blood cancer and we can go miles towards fighting this together as one....
THE 1K "SPOOKTACULAR" KID'S RUN WILL BEGIN AT 9AM AND THE 5K RUN/WALK WILL BEGIN AT 9:30AM
REGISTRATION DETAILS
5K RUN
Early registration is $25 on or before September 27th
Beginning September 28th registration is $30 up to race day
Registration is $30 on race day
1K "SPOOKTACULAR" KID'S FUN RUN
$10 Pre-Registration and same day
PRIZES AWARDED!!
Costumes are not required, but highly encouraged! We encourage so much, that we will even be having a costume contest with prizes!!!
Best Male & Female Costumes and also best kids costumes!
All kids in 1k "Spooktacular" will receive finishers medals!!
Top male and female finisher will receive prizes in 5K!
We will have age group awards:
Top 3 male/female finishers in the groups below:
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
ABOUT LEAH...
On October 8, 2013, just a month after starting kindergarten at Matthew Patterson Elementary School in Putnam County, Leah was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Suddenly her world changed to countless trips to Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital; numerous blood transfusions; and a life of seclusion, away from germs and any viruses that could be very harmful. Leah couldnt return to school and wasnt able to see her friends for most of the year.
Because of the funds raised by LLS and because of people like you who support events like this. With the support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Leah has gotten through treatments and realized a life after her fight with blood cancer. Her family also got the support they needed throughout, that is why we continue to raise money, to help future families like Leah's. Having cancer certainly isn't fair especially for a child and as a parent I can't imagine what it would be like to tell your child that they have cancer. This is why I honor Leah and help work towards finding the cures.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has a commitment to people like Leah struggling and fighting to beat cancer. Blood cancer does not discriminate by age, as you can see. It affects the lives of many people and families and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society exists to not only help those diagnosed with blood cancer through experimental treatments, they provide support to the families as well. This 5k run is in honor of Leah and all its proceeds will go directly to LLS to provide services to make the fight easier for survivors like Leah.
Check out the Facebook Page for the run at: https://www.facebook.com/leahs5k/
_ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT:_
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMIA SOCIETY
Do you love running, walking and physical activity? How about in a costume!? Well then couple that with raising awareness and money towards the fight against blood cancer and we can go miles towards fighting this together as one....
THE 1K "SPOOKTACULAR" KID'S RUN WILL BEGIN AT 9AM AND THE 5K RUN/WALK WILL BEGIN AT 9:30AM
REGISTRATION DETAILS
5K RUN
Early registration is $25 on or before September 27th
Beginning September 28th registration is $30 up to race day
Registration is $30 on race day
1K "SPOOKTACULAR" KID'S FUN RUN
$10 Pre-Registration and same day
PRIZES AWARDED!!
Costumes are not required, but highly encouraged! We encourage so much, that we will even be having a costume contest with prizes!!!
Best Male & Female Costumes and also best kids costumes!
All kids in 1k "Spooktacular" will receive finishers medals!!
Top male and female finisher will receive prizes in 5K!
We will have age group awards:
Top 3 male/female finishers in the groups below:
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
ABOUT LEAH...
On October 8, 2013, just a month after starting kindergarten at Matthew Patterson Elementary School in Putnam County, Leah was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Suddenly her world changed to countless trips to Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital; numerous blood transfusions; and a life of seclusion, away from germs and any viruses that could be very harmful. Leah couldnt return to school and wasnt able to see her friends for most of the year.
Because of the funds raised by LLS and because of people like you who support events like this. With the support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Leah has gotten through treatments and realized a life after her fight with blood cancer. Her family also got the support they needed throughout, that is why we continue to raise money, to help future families like Leah's. Having cancer certainly isn't fair especially for a child and as a parent I can't imagine what it would be like to tell your child that they have cancer. This is why I honor Leah and help work towards finding the cures.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has a commitment to people like Leah struggling and fighting to beat cancer. Blood cancer does not discriminate by age, as you can see. It affects the lives of many people and families and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society exists to not only help those diagnosed with blood cancer through experimental treatments, they provide support to the families as well. This 5k run is in honor of Leah and all its proceeds will go directly to LLS to provide services to make the fight easier for survivors like Leah.
Check out the Facebook Page for the run at: https://www.facebook.com/leahs5k/
_ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT:_
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMIA SOCIETY
Races
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Leah's 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.29 Fee
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$28.29
OPENS 01 JUN -
1k "Spooktacular" Kids Run
Incl. $2.28 Fee
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$12.28
OPENS 01 JUN
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