Post Office Cafe's 35th Annual 5K Run & 1K Fun Run
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Babylon, New York
- Price $21.04 - $32.68
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the Post Office Cafe's 35th Annual 5K Run and 1K Fun Run on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in beautiful Babylon, Suffolk! This vibrant community event not only promises a day of fun and fitness but also serves a noble cause. Participants will have the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the National MPS Society, dedicated to supporting those affected by MPS disorders.
Mark and Casey Lessing inspire this event, honoring their legacy while striving for a future where children affected by these rare genetic disorders can access the treatments they desperately need. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, you can choose to participate in the 5K race or the shorter 1K Fun Run. Come together to make a difference, enjoy the camaraderie, and support a vital cause in the heart of our community!
Mark and Casey Lessing inspire this event, honoring their legacy while striving for a future where children affected by these rare genetic disorders can access the treatments they desperately need. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, you can choose to participate in the 5K race or the shorter 1K Fun Run. Come together to make a difference, enjoy the camaraderie, and support a vital cause in the heart of our community!
Organiser's Description
Thank you for participating in the National MPS Society Run/Walk, and Post Office Cafe's 35th Annual 5K & 1K Fun Run. This event will raise awareness and funds for the National MPS Society.
In our community, the Walk/Run will be held at the Post Office Cafe in celebration of Mark and Casey Lessing. In 2010, Mark lost his 20 year battle with the disorder MPS IIIA. His sister Casey passed away July, 2016 at the age of 24. MPS and related diseases are genetic disorders that affect major organs in the body, including the respiratory system, heart, bones, and nervous system. Affecting mostly children, it is caused by the body's inability to produce certain enzymes. There are hundreds of children around the country waiting for a treatment and eventually a cure for these rare, progressive, and deadly diseases.
The National MPS Society's mission is to provide support for individuals and their families affected by MPS or ML. Our goals are to increase public and professional awareness and to support research. The Society's ultimate goal is to find a cure for MPS disorders.
In our community, the Walk/Run will be held at the Post Office Cafe in celebration of Mark and Casey Lessing. In 2010, Mark lost his 20 year battle with the disorder MPS IIIA. His sister Casey passed away July, 2016 at the age of 24. MPS and related diseases are genetic disorders that affect major organs in the body, including the respiratory system, heart, bones, and nervous system. Affecting mostly children, it is caused by the body's inability to produce certain enzymes. There are hundreds of children around the country waiting for a treatment and eventually a cure for these rare, progressive, and deadly diseases.
The National MPS Society's mission is to provide support for individuals and their families affected by MPS or ML. Our goals are to increase public and professional awareness and to support research. The Society's ultimate goal is to find a cure for MPS disorders.
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