Maddie's Mark 5k
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Schenectady, New York
- Price $11.60 - $64.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and exhilarating experience at the thirteenth annual Maddie's Mark 5k, taking place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in the beautiful Central Park of Schenectady! This joyful event invites runners, walkers, and families to come together for a day filled with fun activities, spirited races, and community support. Participants can choose from a timed 5k run, a 5k walk, or a family-friendly walk, along with an exciting children's race to kick off the festivities.
The day starts bright and early at 8:30 AM with packet pickup and day-of registrations, leading up to a lively warm-up session and the exhilarating races beginning at 10:00 AM. Everyone will receive medals, and the first 200 registered for the individual race will snag exclusive Maddie's Mark shirts! The event also features engaging activities such as face painting, Zumba warm-ups, and children's games, making it the perfect outing for families. Join us in celebrating life, community, and hope, all while supporting the Maddie's Mark Foundation, which provides unforgettable experiences for seriously and terminally ill children. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and create lasting memories!
The day starts bright and early at 8:30 AM with packet pickup and day-of registrations, leading up to a lively warm-up session and the exhilarating races beginning at 10:00 AM. Everyone will receive medals, and the first 200 registered for the individual race will snag exclusive Maddie's Mark shirts! The event also features engaging activities such as face painting, Zumba warm-ups, and children's games, making it the perfect outing for families. Join us in celebrating life, community, and hope, all while supporting the Maddie's Mark Foundation, which provides unforgettable experiences for seriously and terminally ill children. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and create lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
Come help us kick off the thirteenth annual Maddie's Mark 5k. It will once again be held in Central Park Schenectady on Sunday, October 05, 2025. Join us for a fun day of activities, races and fun! This year's events will include our 5k run, 5k walk and family walk timed by Albany Running Exchange as well as a children's race. This is a b-tag timed race.
RACE DAY TIMELINE
RACE DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2025
8:30 AM - Packet pickup and day of registrations open
8:45 AM - Warm up for Children's Run
9:00 AM - Children's Race
9:30 AM - Warm up for 5k race and Day of Registration closes
9:45 AM - Packet pick up for pre-registered participants closes and National Anthem/announcements (please note that the packet pick up will close promptly at 9:45 am and all participants must clear the pavilion).
10:00 AM - 5k Run and Family 5k Walk .
10:45 AM - Awards
ACTIVITIES AND PERKS
* Medals to all participants!
* Maddie's Mark Shirts to the first 200 registered in the INDIVIDUAL race event (Family Walk and Children's Run will receive medals only).
AWARDS
* Top 3 male and female
* Top 3 male and female in 10-year age group awards.
EVENTS
* 5k Race
* 5k Walk
* Children's Race
* Family Walk
ACTIVITIES
* Playground
* Face painting
* Zumba warmup
* Children's Activities
* Raffles
ABOUT MADDIE'S MARK
Madeline Musto, age five, an independent, kind and mature kindergartener was diagnosed with an inoperable brain stem tumor - known in the medical world as DIPG. On February 8, 2012, five days after her diagnosis, Madeline entered heaven so peacefully surrounded by her family and sisters. The Maddie's Mark Foundation was developed to provide Best Day Evers to seriously and terminally ill children in the local area. All profit from this race goes directly to the Maddie's Mark Foundation.
RACE DAY TIMELINE
RACE DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2025
8:30 AM - Packet pickup and day of registrations open
8:45 AM - Warm up for Children's Run
9:00 AM - Children's Race
9:30 AM - Warm up for 5k race and Day of Registration closes
9:45 AM - Packet pick up for pre-registered participants closes and National Anthem/announcements (please note that the packet pick up will close promptly at 9:45 am and all participants must clear the pavilion).
10:00 AM - 5k Run and Family 5k Walk .
10:45 AM - Awards
ACTIVITIES AND PERKS
* Medals to all participants!
* Maddie's Mark Shirts to the first 200 registered in the INDIVIDUAL race event (Family Walk and Children's Run will receive medals only).
AWARDS
* Top 3 male and female
* Top 3 male and female in 10-year age group awards.
EVENTS
* 5k Race
* 5k Walk
* Children's Race
* Family Walk
ACTIVITIES
* Playground
* Face painting
* Zumba warmup
* Children's Activities
* Raffles
ABOUT MADDIE'S MARK
Madeline Musto, age five, an independent, kind and mature kindergartener was diagnosed with an inoperable brain stem tumor - known in the medical world as DIPG. On February 8, 2012, five days after her diagnosis, Madeline entered heaven so peacefully surrounded by her family and sisters. The Maddie's Mark Foundation was developed to provide Best Day Evers to seriously and terminally ill children in the local area. All profit from this race goes directly to the Maddie's Mark Foundation.
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