Walk Run For Kids

Saturday, September 23, 2023 Past event

9:15 AM EDT

Binghamton, New York

$18.00–$38.50 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 3rd Annual Walk Run For Kids on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, NY! This exciting event features a USATF-certified 5K run, a 2-mile walk, and a delightful 20-yard kids run, all aimed at supporting the vital services of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. With over 12,000 visits from local families annually, your participation and donations will help cover critical costs that families face when their child is sick, making a significant impact during challenging times.

Join in the festivities starting at 7:30 AM with check-in and registration, followed by a morning filled with community spirit, from delicious bagels and coffee to face painting and opening ceremonies. The main race kicks off at 9 AM, with the children's fun run shortly after. Awards will be presented for the top runners and fundraisers, and every child participating in the fun run will receive a ribbon. Don't miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors—rain or shine! Be part of the positive change in the lives of local children and their families!

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Races

5k Run

Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

~5K USATF-certified beautiful course along the Chenango River at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, NY ~Chipped bibs, times posted on website. ~Rain or shine ~Pre-event coffee & carbs ~Awards - Top three Men's & Women's - Gift Certificates ~Post race food and beverages ~ FUNDRAISING - Is optional. Every dollar raised helps pediatric patients and their families. Your help is appreciated!

9:00 AM EDT

$38.50

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2 Mile Walk (Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome!)

Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

~2 Mile Walk ~Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome. ~Rain or Shine ~FUNDRAISING - Is optional. Every dollar raised helps pediatric patients and their families. Your help is appreciated!

9:00 AM EDT

$38.50

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Fun Run For Kids

Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

~20 yard dash for kids ages 1-10 years old. ~9:15 - 10:15am, we will have multiple races with finisher's ribbons. ~8:30am - Face painting begins ~Pre-event snacks ~Awards - Finish line ribbons for all kids ~Post race food and beverages ~FUNDRAISING - Is optional. Every dollar raised helps pediatric patients and their families. Your help is appreciated!

9:15 AM EDT

$18.00

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Virtual Run/Walk
Virtual

Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

~Run and Walk for the Kids - anywhere and everywhere! ~You choose your miles, course, date and time. ~We will mail you your bib and t-shirt (must be registered by August 29 to receive a t-shirt) ~FUNDRAISING - Is optional. Every dollar raised helps pediatric patients and their families. Your help is appreciated!

9:15 AM EDT

$28.00

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Organiser's description

ABOUT & WHY - The 3rd Annual Walk Run For Kids is a 5K run on a USATF-certified course; 2-mile walk; and 20-yard kids run hosted by the Upstate Foundation in support of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. More than 12,000 visits are made annually by Binghamton area families to Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.

PROCEEDS & DONATIONS - Money raised this year will be used to pay for the many extra costs families incur when their child is sick or injured; costs that arent covered by insurance such as co-pays, gas and other transportation expenses, lodging, food, mortgage payments, as well as other unmet needs. This also includes the fun stuff such as games, toys and movies, and more that are so vital for healing. Families who will benefit from your generosity most likely never expected their child to have a serious health problem. Funds raised by this event will help lighten heavy burdens during difficult times, making an incredible difference in the lives of local children and their families.

FUNDRAISING - Is optional, but every dollar raised helps pediatric patients and their families. Your help is appreciated!

AWARDS - Top fundraising team; top fundraising individual; top three runners - men's and women's; children participating in the Fun Run for Kids receive ribbons. Runner times will be posted on this site.

ONLINE REGISTRATION - Open through Thursday, September 21, 2023 until noon. You can also register event day at the park. Price increases event week.
EVENT DATE Saturday, September 23, 2023 - Rain or Shine!
LOCATION Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY, South Pavilion

PACKET PICK-UP - Friday, September 22, 2023
3pm - 7PM Confluence Running, 130 Oakdale Rd., Johnson City, NY

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE

7:00AM - VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN

7:30AM - RUNNER WALKER CHECK IN AND DAY OF REGISTRATION BEGINS.

7:30AM - COFFEE KATHY, DAVE & ERICS FLAVORED COFFEE (JAVA JOE'S); BAGELS & FRESH FRUIT FOR ALL

8:30AM - FACE PAINTING

8:40AM - ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:45AM - OPENING CEREMONY

8:50AM - OPENING REMARKS - DR. GREG CONNERS - DEPARTMENT CHAIR, UPSTATE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

8:55AM - STAR SPANGLED BANNER -PERFORMED BY RHONDA PLUNKETT, LEAD SING OF "SPLASH"

9:00AM - RACE AND WALK BEGIN!

9:15AM - KIDS FUN RUN BEGINS (AGES 1-10) - THERE WILL BE MULTIPLE RUNS

9:30AM - POST RACE MUNCHIES, SNACKS & BEVERAGES AT PAVILION

10:30AM - AWARDS FOR RUNNERS WOMENS & MENS

10:30AM - AWARDS FOR TOP FUNDRAISER; TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM

RACE CONTACT INFO

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RACE, PLEASE CONTACT THE RACE DIRECTOR AT [email protected]

Cynthia Rotella, Director of Development, Southern Tier
Upstate Foundation, Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
O/ 607.771.3727 C/ 607.624.4914