Marauder Trotter 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Dunkirk, New York
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 12th Annual Marauder Trotter 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 4, 2026! This exciting event kicks off at 9 a.m. at the picturesque Wright Park in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York. Participants can enjoy a scenic course that winds along the beautiful Dunkirk Lakefront, making it a perfect day out for both seasoned runners and families looking to enjoy a fun walk together.
The Marauder Trotter is more than just a race; it's a heartfelt tribute to the classmates of the DHS Class of 1989, with proceeds supporting their Memorial Scholarship Fund. Join in the camaraderie and aim for cash awards for the top male and female finishers, along with medals for the best performers in various age categories. Don’t forget to register by June 26, 2026, to secure your event t-shirt! Whether you're racing to win or walking for fun, the Marauder Trotter promises a day of community spirit, remembrance, and healthy competition. Mark your calendars and be part of this memorable 5K experience!
The Marauder Trotter is more than just a race; it's a heartfelt tribute to the classmates of the DHS Class of 1989, with proceeds supporting their Memorial Scholarship Fund. Join in the camaraderie and aim for cash awards for the top male and female finishers, along with medals for the best performers in various age categories. Don’t forget to register by June 26, 2026, to secure your event t-shirt! Whether you're racing to win or walking for fun, the Marauder Trotter promises a day of community spirit, remembrance, and healthy competition. Mark your calendars and be part of this memorable 5K experience!
Organiser's Description
We are excited to announce that the 12th Annual Marauder Trotter 5k Run/Walk will be held on July 4, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Wright Park in Dunkirk, New York.
Race proceeds will support the DHS Class of 1989 Memorial Scholarship Fund (managed by NCCF) in honor of their deceased classmates.
IN MEMORIAM - Paula Kuschel, Jennifer Styborski, Jody Wdowiasz, Michael Koch, Robert Pierce, James Kulpa, Susan Butts, Elizabeth Barnes, Tony Quiles, Susan Stoyle (Gorka), Scott Roesler, Todd Iskra, Paul Szach, Joe Pieszak, John Gizowski, Tammy Crawford, Corey Marshall, Jodie Wickham (Santiago), David Lukasik, Tom Wickham, Gloria Fred, Blanca Nieves, Conley Coleman, Gilberto Rosas, James Jaffray, Kevin Kuzdzal and Kevin Wasmund.
Start/End: Wright Park, 1 Wright Park Dr., Dunkirk, NY 14048
5K Course: The course will cover the Dunkirk Lakefront between Wright Park and Memorial Park
Categories/Age: Male and Female
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,
65-69, & 70 & Older
Race Management
D.J. Wilson - Race Director (716) 785-1537, Scott Mekus - Event Manager (716) 720-0564
Cost: Adult - $25.00, Student - $20.00
Awards:
$100.00 Cash to the top male and female first place run finishers
Medal awards will be given to the overall first place Male and Female winners in the run and top 3 finishers in the age group (listed above) in the walk and the run.
T-shirts:
T-shirts will come with your race registration if you register by June 26, 2026.
Registration:
If you would like a t- shirt please register by June 26, 2026.
Online registration closes July 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Online Entry: www.runsignup.com/race/ny/dunkirk/maraudertrotter5krunwalk
Day of Race: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - $30 (no t-shirt)
Early Race Packet Pick Up
To be announced
Race Mailing Address:
Any paper race entries or donation checks payable to DHS Class of 1989:
Marauder Trotter
c/o: Jennifer Ellman
3705 New Road
Dunkirk, New York 14048
Additional Info:
E-mail: densilwilson@gmail.com
Facebook: Marauder Trotter 5K Run & Walk
Race Route Description
(Click Here [http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/989031493] to view it on Map My Run)
It begins at Wright Park.
You follow Lake Front BLVD.
At the end of Lake Front BLVD you will enter a path that goes by the water front.
At the end of the path you will make a right and go around the pier.
Once you go around the pier you will make a right onto a path that will go around Memorial Park.
You will loop around Memorial Park, make a right back onto the path.
You will go straight across the pier to the original path you were on.
Take that path back to Lake Front BLVD
Take Lake Front BLVD back to Wright Park for the finish!
Through our DHS Class of 1989 Memorial Scholarship Fund managed by our friends at the Northern
Chautauqua Community Foundation, we have
contributed over $82,000 through your generous support of the annual Marauder Trotter 5k and other sources since 2014. Heres our past award recipients:
2014 - Alyssa Loveland
2015 - Emily Karalus
2016 - Ben Tarnowski
2017 - Tehya Sharp
2018 - Cierra Vasquez
2019 - Hannah Ellman
2020 - Jericha Petrella
2021 - Nick Marsowicz
2022 - Steven Zentz
2023 - Isabella Vasquez & Jordan Lockett
2024 - Trestin Briggs & Shyla Karin
2025 - Lauren McCracken
2026 - TBA
Race proceeds will support the DHS Class of 1989 Memorial Scholarship Fund (managed by NCCF) in honor of their deceased classmates.
IN MEMORIAM - Paula Kuschel, Jennifer Styborski, Jody Wdowiasz, Michael Koch, Robert Pierce, James Kulpa, Susan Butts, Elizabeth Barnes, Tony Quiles, Susan Stoyle (Gorka), Scott Roesler, Todd Iskra, Paul Szach, Joe Pieszak, John Gizowski, Tammy Crawford, Corey Marshall, Jodie Wickham (Santiago), David Lukasik, Tom Wickham, Gloria Fred, Blanca Nieves, Conley Coleman, Gilberto Rosas, James Jaffray, Kevin Kuzdzal and Kevin Wasmund.
Start/End: Wright Park, 1 Wright Park Dr., Dunkirk, NY 14048
5K Course: The course will cover the Dunkirk Lakefront between Wright Park and Memorial Park
Categories/Age: Male and Female
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,
65-69, & 70 & Older
Race Management
D.J. Wilson - Race Director (716) 785-1537, Scott Mekus - Event Manager (716) 720-0564
Cost: Adult - $25.00, Student - $20.00
Awards:
$100.00 Cash to the top male and female first place run finishers
Medal awards will be given to the overall first place Male and Female winners in the run and top 3 finishers in the age group (listed above) in the walk and the run.
T-shirts:
T-shirts will come with your race registration if you register by June 26, 2026.
Registration:
If you would like a t- shirt please register by June 26, 2026.
Online registration closes July 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Online Entry: www.runsignup.com/race/ny/dunkirk/maraudertrotter5krunwalk
Day of Race: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - $30 (no t-shirt)
Early Race Packet Pick Up
To be announced
Race Mailing Address:
Any paper race entries or donation checks payable to DHS Class of 1989:
Marauder Trotter
c/o: Jennifer Ellman
3705 New Road
Dunkirk, New York 14048
Additional Info:
E-mail: densilwilson@gmail.com
Facebook: Marauder Trotter 5K Run & Walk
Race Route Description
(Click Here [http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/989031493] to view it on Map My Run)
It begins at Wright Park.
You follow Lake Front BLVD.
At the end of Lake Front BLVD you will enter a path that goes by the water front.
At the end of the path you will make a right and go around the pier.
Once you go around the pier you will make a right onto a path that will go around Memorial Park.
You will loop around Memorial Park, make a right back onto the path.
You will go straight across the pier to the original path you were on.
Take that path back to Lake Front BLVD
Take Lake Front BLVD back to Wright Park for the finish!
Through our DHS Class of 1989 Memorial Scholarship Fund managed by our friends at the Northern
Chautauqua Community Foundation, we have
contributed over $82,000 through your generous support of the annual Marauder Trotter 5k and other sources since 2014. Heres our past award recipients:
2014 - Alyssa Loveland
2015 - Emily Karalus
2016 - Ben Tarnowski
2017 - Tehya Sharp
2018 - Cierra Vasquez
2019 - Hannah Ellman
2020 - Jericha Petrella
2021 - Nick Marsowicz
2022 - Steven Zentz
2023 - Isabella Vasquez & Jordan Lockett
2024 - Trestin Briggs & Shyla Karin
2025 - Lauren McCracken
2026 - TBA
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