What If Cares - Stephen Golub Memorial 5k
- Date Fri 5th June 2026 - Sun 7th June 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the fifth annual What If Cares β Stephen Golub Memorial 5K, taking place from June 5th to June 7th, 2026, in Ridgewood, Bergen. This uplifting virtual race is dedicated to the memory of Stephen Golub, a cherished employee and friend who passed away in 2021. By participating, you can help us reach our goal of over 100 participants, allowing us to donate $10,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Stephen's honor.
Participants can complete the 5K at their own pace, logging their miles anytime during the event window. For those in the New Jersey/New York area, there will be a special in-person gathering at Wild Duck Pond at Saddle River County Park on Saturday, June 6th at 1:00 PM EDT. This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together, honor Stephen's legacy, and have fun while supporting a great cause. Remember, registration is free, but to receive a guaranteed race baseball cap, be sure to sign up by May 4th, 2026. Let's come together for this meaningful event and make a difference!
Participants can complete the 5K at their own pace, logging their miles anytime during the event window. For those in the New Jersey/New York area, there will be a special in-person gathering at Wild Duck Pond at Saddle River County Park on Saturday, June 6th at 1:00 PM EDT. This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together, honor Stephen's legacy, and have fun while supporting a great cause. Remember, registration is free, but to receive a guaranteed race baseball cap, be sure to sign up by May 4th, 2026. Let's come together for this meaningful event and make a difference!
Organiser's Description
What If Media Group is happy to announce the fifth annual WHAT IF CARES STEPHEN GOLUB MEMORIAL 5K. This virtual race will be held in memory of our employee, co-worker, & friend, Stephen Golub, who passed away in 2021. For every employee (and family member) who participates, WIMG will donate $100.00 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Stephen's honor. If we reach our goal of over 100 participants, we will donate a total of $10,000.00. Let's do the 5k for the $10k!!!
The virtual 5k will take place from 5:00 PM EDT on FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2026 - through 11:59 PM EDT on SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH, 2026. Participants can log miles at any time during the specified period - outside or on a treadmill, solo or with a group of co-workers. Individual race times will be reported via our dedicated race website.
For those participants in the New Jersey/New York area who would like to run or walk the 5k together in person, we will meet at the WILD DUCK POND AT SADDLE RIVER COUNTY PARK on SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, AT 1:00 PM EDT. If you plan to join us for the in-person event, please notify Mindy Thompson at mthompson@whatifmediagroup.com.
This is a wonderful opportunity to honor the life & memory of Stephen Golub & we encourage as many people to participate as possible. THERE IS NO COST TO SIGN UP, BUT TO RECEIVE A GUARANTEED RACE BASEBALL CAP PRIOR TO THE EVENT, YOU MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION BY MONDAY, MAY 4TH. Registration for the race itself will remain open until Thursday, June 4th, 2026. Anyone who registers between May 5th & June 4th will receive their cap after the 5k date.
The virtual 5k will take place from 5:00 PM EDT on FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2026 - through 11:59 PM EDT on SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH, 2026. Participants can log miles at any time during the specified period - outside or on a treadmill, solo or with a group of co-workers. Individual race times will be reported via our dedicated race website.
For those participants in the New Jersey/New York area who would like to run or walk the 5k together in person, we will meet at the WILD DUCK POND AT SADDLE RIVER COUNTY PARK on SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, AT 1:00 PM EDT. If you plan to join us for the in-person event, please notify Mindy Thompson at mthompson@whatifmediagroup.com.
This is a wonderful opportunity to honor the life & memory of Stephen Golub & we encourage as many people to participate as possible. THERE IS NO COST TO SIGN UP, BUT TO RECEIVE A GUARANTEED RACE BASEBALL CAP PRIOR TO THE EVENT, YOU MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION BY MONDAY, MAY 4TH. Registration for the race itself will remain open until Thursday, June 4th, 2026. Anyone who registers between May 5th & June 4th will receive their cap after the 5k date.
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What if Cares - Stephen Golub Memorial 5k
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