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 to lace up your running shoes for the fourteenth annual Maddie's Mark 5k, happening on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the beautiful Central Park of Schenectady! This exciting event features a variety of activities designed for all ages, including a thrilling 5k run, a 5k walk, and a special children's race – all timed by Albany Running Exchange. The race day kicks off bright and early, with packet pickup starting at 8:30 AM and the first race, the Children's Race, beginning at 9:00 AM. Following that, participants can join the 5k run and Family 5k Walk at 10:00 AM.
Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun and festivities, which include playground activities, face painting, a lively Zumba warm-up, and raffles. Plus, all participants will receive medals, with the first 200 registrants in the individual race event earning exclusive Maddie's Mark shirts! Awards will be presented to the top three male and female runners, as well as age group winners. Best of all, every dollar raised will benefit the Maddie's Mark Foundation, dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences for seriously and terminally ill children.
Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun and festivities, which include playground activities, face painting, a lively Zumba warm-up, and raffles. Plus, all participants will receive medals, with the first 200 registrants in the individual race event earning exclusive Maddie's Mark shirts! Awards will be presented to the top three male and female runners, as well as age group winners. Best of all, every dollar raised will benefit the Maddie's Mark Foundation, dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences for seriously and terminally ill children.
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 18, 2026
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 18, 2026
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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