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Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
85 Canfield Road, Mendon NY
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
64–81°F · some rain risk
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2025
53–78°F
dry
2024
69–78°F
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2023
54–80°F
dry
2022
65–77°F
dry
2021
56–73°F
dry
2020
68–86°F
rain
2019
57–84°F
dry
2018
67–80°F
dry
2017
64–85°F
dry
2016
66–81°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Aug 2
Rain likely · 67–75°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
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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