5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K and One Mile Walk/Fun Run Logo

5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K and One Mile Walk/Fun Run

Mendon, NY

Sun, Aug 2, 2026

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When

Sunday, August 2nd, 2026

Where

85 Canfield Road, Mendon NY

Distances

5K · 10K · 1 Mile

Typical weather

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

5378°F

dry

2024

6978°F

rain

2023

5480°F

dry

2022

6577°F

dry

2021

5673°F

dry

2020

6886°F

rain

2019

5784°F

dry

2018

6780°F

dry

2017

6485°F

dry

2016

6681°F

dry

Best months to race in New York

Race-day forecast · Sunday, Aug 2

Rain likely · 6775°F

Sunday, Aug 2starts near 67°F · 77% chance of rain · wind up to 13 mph

About this race

Event Overview

Join us at Mendon Ponds Park for the 5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race with three race options:

  • 5K Trail Run or Walk: timed
  • 10K Trail Run or Walk: timed
  • One-Mile Fun Run or Walk: untimed

Event Schedule

  • Check-In: 8:00am
  • 5K & 10K Trail Race Start Time: 9:00am
  • Fun Run/Walk Start Time: 9:30am

Start & Finish

  • 5K and 10K: These trail races will begin in the same location, just south of Canfield Rd, across the street from the Pine Woods Trail.
  • Course Details: The 5K and 10K courses will follow the North Meadow and East Esker trails.
  • One-Mile Fun Run: This trail fun run will follow the Pine Woods Trail, on the north side of Canfield Rd.

Walkers & Dogs

Walkers are welcome to participate in all three races, and dogs on leashes are also permitted.

T-Shirts & Awards

  • T-Shirts: Participants who register ahead of time will receive a t-shirt.
  • Awards: Awards will be given based on the following age groups:
  •  : : : :16 & Under
  •  : : : :17-25
  •  : : : :26 and Over

Location

Mendon Ponds Park

Parking

Please park in the Cobblestone House or Beach Area parking lots.

Sponsor the Event

  • Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
  • Iron Sponsor: $5,000
  • Ultra Sponsor: $2,500
  • Extreme Sponsor: $1,000
  • Marathon Sponsor: $500

Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and to make your gift online.

Sponsorship can also be paid by a check made out to EPI and mailed to:
EPI
Attn: Seize the Day
1650 South Ave.
Rochester, NY 14620

Please contact Jill Johnson at jejohnson@epiny.org if you would like an invoice to process your sponsorship.

Donate to the Event

Click here to make a donation in support of the event.

Learn More About EPI & Epilepsy Services

Proceeds from this event will benefit EPI: Empowering People’s Independence and its epilepsy programs. All money raised will help empower people with disabilities to reach their individual goals and aspirations, and to live the life of their choosing.

Questions?

Contact Jill Johnson at (310) 995-6810 or via email at jejohnson@epiny.org.

For more information, visit the race page: 5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K.

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