THE L8KES RUN - Presented by Charity For Children (Green Lakes State Park)
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Fayetteville, New York
- Price Free - $65.30
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Participants will have the unique opportunity to explore the beautiful wooded trails and serene beach paths of Green Lakes State Park, creating unforgettable memories with family and friends. The event not only promotes fitness and community but also supports a wonderful cause, benefiting Charity for Children. Every runner and walker will receive a custom race shirt and bib, and there will be exciting awards for overall winners. Plus, enjoy complimentary Gannon's Ice Cream after the race! Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—mark your calendar and join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2026 FOR "THE L8KES RUN"...HOSTED BY AND TO BENEFIT CHARITY FOR CHILDREN (WWW.CHARITYFORCHILDREN.NET [http://www.charityforchildren.net]). FEATURED RACES INCLUDE;
* THE L8KE MONSTER (RUN BOTH THE 8K & 5K WITH COMBINED NET TIME)
* 8K CERTIFIED RUN (START TIME, 9AM)
* KIDS "FREE" FUN-RUN (START TIME, 9:15AM)
* 5K RUN (START TIME, 10AM) (INCLUDES YOUTH DIVISION)
* 2-MILE "TRAIL WALK" (START TIME, 10AM)
ALL RACES ARE WITHIN THE BEAUTIFUL TRAILS AND ROAD WAYS OF GREEN LAKES STATE PARK. THE 5K "TRAIL RUN" STARTS ON THE BEACH PATH AND RUNS THE BEAUTIFUL WOODED TRAILS AROUND THE LAKES, WHILE THE 2-MILE "TRAIL WALK" BOTH OFFER A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND BRINGS TO LIGHT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY FOR CHILDREN AND WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO.
HERE'S THE SWAG!!
* CUSTOM RACE SHIRT & BIB (EXCLUDING THE "KIDS RUN" & WALK)
* OVERALL WINNERS AWARDS AND RACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
* _GANNON'S ICE CREAM_ PROVIDED FREE FOR ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS!
* HYDRATION/AID STATIONS ALONG THE COURSE
PACKET PICKUP/ RACE DAY REGISTRATION: GREEN LAKES STATE PARK (THE LARGE TENT NEXT TO THE COMMUNITY ROOM), BEGINNING AT 7:30AM. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE ONLY. NO PAPER OR CASH ACCEPTED.
P.S. PLEASE NOTE, GREEN LAKES STATE PARK DOES CHARGE A $10 PARKING FEE AFTER 8AM. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ARRIVE EARLY, AS WE'RE NOT SURE IF THIS FEE CAN BE WAIVED.
2025 RESULTS: https://www.leonetiming.com/results/events.php?id=6473
2025 RACE PHOTOS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/173lHzasDHi3S2tHaNKPHEQPimhs_CBzK?usp=sharing
Races
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The L8KE MONSTER (Both 8K & 5K)
Incl. $5.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$65.30
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The L8KE Run (8K)
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.95
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5K Lake Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.95
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2 Mile Trail Walk
Incl. $3.15 Fee
Sun 20th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$28.15
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Kids Fun-Run
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 23 APR
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7900 Green Lakes Road, Fayetteville, 13066, NY, United States
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THE L8KES RUN - Presented by Charity For Children (Green Lakes State Park)
