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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

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85 Canfield Road, Mendon NY

Sunday, August 2nd, 2026

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)

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Start & Finish

5K and 10K: These trail races will begin in the same location, just south of Canfield Rd., across the street from the from Pine Woods Trail.  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.

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Walkers & Dogs

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

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T-shirts & Awards

T-shirts will be given to all participants who register ahead of time.

Awards will be given based on the following age groups:
16 & Under
17-25
26 and Over

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Location

Mendon Ponds Park

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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.

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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.

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