MIGHTY MADISON'S BIRTHDAY 5K
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Massapequa, New York
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting and inspiring Mighty Madison's Birthday 5K on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa, Nassau. This special event honors the memory of Madison, who bravely battled DIPG, a malignant brainstem tumor. The day begins with on-site registration opening at 7:30 AM, followed by a fun run for kids at 8:45 AM and the official 5K race starting at 9:00 AM. Runners and walkers will enjoy a scenic course that features paved paths throughout the park, completing three and a half loops while passing a water stop four times to stay refreshed along the way.
This event not only celebrates Madison's birthday but also raises crucial awareness and funds for DIPG research through the Mighty Madison DIPG Research and Awareness Fund. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come together with the community to honor Madison's spirit and contribute to the fight against DIPG. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and create lasting memories!
This event not only celebrates Madison's birthday but also raises crucial awareness and funds for DIPG research through the Mighty Madison DIPG Research and Awareness Fund. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come together with the community to honor Madison's spirit and contribute to the fight against DIPG. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and create lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE SATURDAY NIGHT AT 6PM. ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 7:30AM!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
MARJORIE R. POST COMMUNITY PARK
451 UNQUA RD, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758
MADISON WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DIPG [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24261-diffuse-intrinsic-pontine-glioma], A MALIGNANT BRAINSTEM TUMOR, ON APRIL 1, 2019. ON DECEMBER 2, 2021, AFTER A 32 MONTH BATTLE WITH THIS MONSTER OF A CANCER, MADISON LEFT HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO BECOME AN ANGEL. IN AN EFFORT TO CELEBRATE MADISON'S BIRTHDAY (SEPTEMBER 21ST) AND NEVER LET HER BE FORGOTTEN, WE WILL RUN, WALK, AND FIGHT IN MIGHTY MADISON'S NAME UNTIL A CURE IS FOUND FOR DIPG.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION / BIB NUMBER PICKUP:
STARTS AT 7:30AM ON SITE!
KIDS FUN RUN: 8:45AM
5K START: 9:00AM
THE MIGHTY MADISON DIPG RESEARCH AND AWARENESS FUND [https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTQxNDAy] WAS CREATED TO HELP SUPPORT RESEARCH AND PROMOTE AWARENESS FOR DIPG.
THE COURSE FOR THE MIGHTY MADISON'S BIRTHDAY 5K IS ALONG PAVED PATHS THROUGHOUT THE PARK.
YOU WILL MAKE THREE AND A HALF LOOPS AROUND THE PARK.
EASIER STILL...YOU'LL PASS THE WATER STOP 4 TIMES, WHEN YOU GET TO THE WATER STOP FOR THE 4TH TIME, YOU'LL MAKE A RIGHT TO GO TO THE FINISH. SEE THE MAP BELOW!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
MARJORIE R. POST COMMUNITY PARK
451 UNQUA RD, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758
MADISON WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DIPG [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24261-diffuse-intrinsic-pontine-glioma], A MALIGNANT BRAINSTEM TUMOR, ON APRIL 1, 2019. ON DECEMBER 2, 2021, AFTER A 32 MONTH BATTLE WITH THIS MONSTER OF A CANCER, MADISON LEFT HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO BECOME AN ANGEL. IN AN EFFORT TO CELEBRATE MADISON'S BIRTHDAY (SEPTEMBER 21ST) AND NEVER LET HER BE FORGOTTEN, WE WILL RUN, WALK, AND FIGHT IN MIGHTY MADISON'S NAME UNTIL A CURE IS FOUND FOR DIPG.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION / BIB NUMBER PICKUP:
STARTS AT 7:30AM ON SITE!
KIDS FUN RUN: 8:45AM
5K START: 9:00AM
THE MIGHTY MADISON DIPG RESEARCH AND AWARENESS FUND [https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTQxNDAy] WAS CREATED TO HELP SUPPORT RESEARCH AND PROMOTE AWARENESS FOR DIPG.
THE COURSE FOR THE MIGHTY MADISON'S BIRTHDAY 5K IS ALONG PAVED PATHS THROUGHOUT THE PARK.
YOU WILL MAKE THREE AND A HALF LOOPS AROUND THE PARK.
EASIER STILL...YOU'LL PASS THE WATER STOP 4 TIMES, WHEN YOU GET TO THE WATER STOP FOR THE 4TH TIME, YOU'LL MAKE A RIGHT TO GO TO THE FINISH. SEE THE MAP BELOW!
Races
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Mighty Madison's Birthday 5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
CLOSED -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
CLOSED
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