Miles for Matt Foundation Celebrate Life X 5k Run/Walk June 3, 2023 8:30 am Start

Saturday, June 3, 2023 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Seaford, New York

$23.16–$39.03 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Miles for Matt Foundation Celebrate Life X 5K Run/Walk on June 3, 2023, at 8:30 AM in Seaford, Nassau. This event honors the memory of 19-year-old Matt Scarpati, who tragically lost his life in a biking accident in 2009. The "CELEBRATE LIFE" sculpture in Cedar Creek Park serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of safety and community. Participants of all ages are encouraged to lace up their running shoes and join the fun, whether you choose to run or walk the 5K distance.

This uplifting event celebrates resilience, camaraderie, and the joy of physical activity with friends and family. Experience the thrill of movement while supporting a great cause that promotes safety along our beautiful bike paths. Let's come together to honor Matt's legacy and encourage everyone to keep striding, no matter the pace. Don't miss out on this memorable day filled with positivity and purpose!

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Races

Celebrate Life X 5k June 3, 2023

Incl. $4.03 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM EDT

$39.03

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Celebrate Life X 5k -18 and under June 3, 2023

Incl. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM EDT

$23.16

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Celebrate Life X 5k Virtual Race -Run Anywhere -Register and submit results by 6/26/2023
Virtual

Incl. $3.74 Fee & Medal

Want to be more active, but can't attend the Celebrate Live X 5K? Sign up for our Virtual 5K and run between March 1 and June 26th.

8:30 AM EDT

$33.74

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Organiser's description

On July 20, 2009 19 year old Matt Scarpati was riding on the Wantagh State Bike Path. At about 7:30 pm a drunk and speeding motorcyclist, racing northbound on the Wantagh Parkway, left the parkway and struck and killed Matt. The sculpture, "CELEBRATE LIFE" that is in Cedar Creek Park, was born from a ghost bike that was presented to the Scarpati Family, as they fought for the guard rails that now create a barrier along the 4.5 miles of bike path that runs south of Merrick Road the Jones Beach Theatre. We celebrate the athlete in each of us, and the joy in doing this with friends and family. Never give up and keep on striding, no matter your pace. Keep running!

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