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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Guilderland High School, Guilderland Center NY
5K
About this race
Event Overview
Run the Race...Stop the Stigma!
Summer Smith was a loving mother of three boys who lost her 12-year battle with addiction on January 9th, 2015. Summer's mom Kristin has established this race in her memory. Summer desired to live a life in recovery and fought hard to overcome the disease of addiction.
Event Details
- Date: October 24th, 2026
- Location: Guilderland High School, Guilderland Center, NY
- Start time: 10 am
- Accessibility: Child/stroller friendly/dog friendly event
The race will be preceded by a Memory Ceremony at 9:00 am.
Beneficiaries
Proceeds from this year's run will be utilized to support:
- Summer Smith Guilderland High School: Scholarship Fund
- Zachary Morrissey: Scholarship Fund
- Schenectady YWCA: Women's Housing Program
- Addiction's Care Center: Albany
Our Mission
Our goal for the Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run is to bring attention to the current epidemic of the disease of addiction that is sweeping the country and killing our children. We wish to reduce the stigma associated with this disease and to provide education and awareness regarding addiction while sharing the hope of recovery. If one person is saved, or one conversation is started between a parent and a child, then our goal will have been reached. We look forward to seeing you there!
More Information
For more details, visit the event page: Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run.
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