Michelle's Memorial 5k
- Date Wed 11th November 2026 - Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Middleport, New York
- Price $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Join us for the 15th Annual Michelle's Memorial 5K, a heartfelt celebration of community and athleticism taking place in Middleport, Niagara, on Saturday, November 21, 2026. This cherished event not only honors the memory of Michelle A. Schuler-Bewley, an inspiring athlete and community leader, but also promotes wellness and empowers local students through scholarships. Participants can choose to race in person on the 21st or join the virtual run from November 12th to November 22nd. Since its inception, the Michelle's Memorial 5K has raised over $52,000 for scholarships, supporting numerous student-athletes from Royalton-Hartland High School. Lace up your running shoes and be a part of this uplifting tradition that brings together families, friends, and neighbors in a joyous tribute to community spirit and educational advancement!
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15TH ANNUAL MICHELLE'S MEMORIAL 5K
IN PERSON RACE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
VIRTUAL RUN - NOVEMBER 12TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 22RD
MICHELLE A. SCHULER-BEWLEY GRADUATED FROM ROYALTON HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL IN THE CLASS OF 1994. SHE WAS A TREMENDOUS ATHLETE ON THE FIELD HOCKEY, SWIMMING AND TRACK & FIELD TEAMS IN ADDITION TO BEING A PART OF ORCHESTRA, CHORUS, STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. MORE IMPORTANTLY THOUGH, MICHELLE WAS A LEADER THAT CARED GREATLY ABOUT HER COMMUNITY, LOOKED FOR WAYS TO HELP THOSE AROUND HER AND HAD A ZEST FOR LIFE. IN 2006, MICHELLE PASSED AWAY IN A CAR ACCIDENT. LATER THAT SAME YEAR MICHELLE'S FAMILY FORMED A SCHOLARSHIP IN HER NAME TO BE GIVEN OUT TO SENIORS GRADUATING FROM HER ALMA MATER. BY 2012, THE MICHELLE'S MEMORIAL 5K WAS FORMED AND HAS BECOME AN ANNUAL FALL TRADITION IN MIDDLEPORT, FOSTERING COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
MICHELLE'S MEMORIAL, INC. IS A CHARITABLE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION OF EMPOWERING EDUCATION, PROMOTING WELLNESS AND ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS.
OVER THE COURSE OF 20 YEARS, THE MICHELLE A. BEWLEY SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD HAS BEEN AWARDED TO 30 STUDENTS OF ROYALTON-HARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL AND 2 STUDENTS IN THE NIAGARA-ORLEANS SPORTS LEAGUE, TOTALING OVER $52,000. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE MICHELLES MEMORIAL S.T.E.M. AWARD HAS BEEN GIVEN TO 5 STUDENTS OF ROYALTON-HARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL, TOTALING $5,000.
IN PERSON RACE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
VIRTUAL RUN - NOVEMBER 12TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 22RD
MICHELLE A. SCHULER-BEWLEY GRADUATED FROM ROYALTON HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL IN THE CLASS OF 1994. SHE WAS A TREMENDOUS ATHLETE ON THE FIELD HOCKEY, SWIMMING AND TRACK & FIELD TEAMS IN ADDITION TO BEING A PART OF ORCHESTRA, CHORUS, STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. MORE IMPORTANTLY THOUGH, MICHELLE WAS A LEADER THAT CARED GREATLY ABOUT HER COMMUNITY, LOOKED FOR WAYS TO HELP THOSE AROUND HER AND HAD A ZEST FOR LIFE. IN 2006, MICHELLE PASSED AWAY IN A CAR ACCIDENT. LATER THAT SAME YEAR MICHELLE'S FAMILY FORMED A SCHOLARSHIP IN HER NAME TO BE GIVEN OUT TO SENIORS GRADUATING FROM HER ALMA MATER. BY 2012, THE MICHELLE'S MEMORIAL 5K WAS FORMED AND HAS BECOME AN ANNUAL FALL TRADITION IN MIDDLEPORT, FOSTERING COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
MICHELLE'S MEMORIAL, INC. IS A CHARITABLE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION OF EMPOWERING EDUCATION, PROMOTING WELLNESS AND ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS.
OVER THE COURSE OF 20 YEARS, THE MICHELLE A. BEWLEY SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD HAS BEEN AWARDED TO 30 STUDENTS OF ROYALTON-HARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL AND 2 STUDENTS IN THE NIAGARA-ORLEANS SPORTS LEAGUE, TOTALING OVER $52,000. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE MICHELLES MEMORIAL S.T.E.M. AWARD HAS BEEN GIVEN TO 5 STUDENTS OF ROYALTON-HARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL, TOTALING $5,000.
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Middleport Fire Hall, 28 Main Street, Middleport, 14105, NY, United States
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