Maddie's Mark 5k
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Schenectady, New York
- Price $11.60 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and heartwarming day at the fourteenth annual Maddie's Mark 5k, taking place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the beautiful Central Park of Schenectady! This vibrant event is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community to support a great cause while enjoying a fun-filled day of activities. Participants can choose from a 5k run, a 5k walk, or a family walk, along with a delightful children's race. The races are expertly timed by Albany Running Exchange, ensuring a professional and smooth experience for all.
From the moment you arrive at 8:30 AM for packet pickup, the excitement will be palpable! Enjoy a warm-up session for the little ones before they dash off in the children's race at 9:00 AM. The main 5k events kick off at 10:00 AM, followed by an awards ceremony celebrating the top finishers. Every participant will receive a medal, with special Maddie's Mark shirts for the first 200 registrants in the individual race event. Plus, there's a host of activities including playground fun, face painting, Zumba warm-ups, and raffles to keep the whole family entertained. Join us in creating unforgettable
From the moment you arrive at 8:30 AM for packet pickup, the excitement will be palpable! Enjoy a warm-up session for the little ones before they dash off in the children's race at 9:00 AM. The main 5k events kick off at 10:00 AM, followed by an awards ceremony celebrating the top finishers. Every participant will receive a medal, with special Maddie's Mark shirts for the first 200 registrants in the individual race event. Plus, there's a host of activities including playground fun, face painting, Zumba warm-ups, and raffles to keep the whole family entertained. Join us in creating unforgettable
Organiser's Description
Come help us kick off the fourteenth annual Maddie's Mark 5k. It will once again be held in Central Park Schenectady on Sunday, October 18, 2026. 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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