Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
165 Lakeview Drive Rd, Highland Lake NY
5K
About this race
Event Overview
Celebrate the beginning of summer! Celebrate over 60 years of Koinonia ministry! Run, walk, or stroll!
All people and activity levels welcome!
Community Support
This race supports the local community by providing funding for Koinonia's 9-week summer Nature Day Camp. Funded items include:
- Camp Scholarships: Funding to support youth participation in summer camps.
- Youth Scholarships: Financial assistance for other Koinonia programs.
- Operational Funds: Support for day camp activities and staffing.
Race Options
This event is a professionally timed 5K Run for our more serious participants, a Family Fun Run/Walk to run, walk, or stroll at your leisure, and for those folks that can't make it out to camp, a Virtual option! The route will take you through beautiful Koinonia on the camp road. A copy of the course will be provided ahead of the race.
5K Registration Includes
- Professionally Timed Race: For serious runners looking for accurate times.
- T-Shirt: New Koinonia 5K logo t-shirt included in your registration.
- All-Day Access: Access to Koinonia's hiking trails, boating, fishing areas, and more.
- Race Photos: Photos of racers can be obtained on the race website following the event.
Fun Run Registration Includes
- Fun Games: Enjoy fun games and activities during and after the race!
- All-Day Access: Access to Koinonia's hiking trails, boating, fishing areas, and more.
- Race Photos: Photos of racers can be obtained on the race website following the event.
Race Timing
Back again, race timing provided by Catskills Timing!
Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony will follow the conclusion of the 5K race with Koinonia medals going to the top 3 men and top 3 women. All kids 10 and under will receive a participation award.
Virtual Option
Can't make it out to Koinonia? Do the race virtually! Gather your friends and make your own event! Send us your photos and be sure to tag KoinoniaNY on Facebook or koinoniahighlandlake on Instagram.
Fundraising
Register to fundraise for Koinonia individually or as a group. Not a runner? Support one of the fundraising teams through a generous donation. Your donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. The top event fundraiser will be awarded a special Koinonia prize basket!
Important Dates
Don't wait to sign up! Early bird registration ends March 1st. T-shirt availability not guaranteed after May 1st.
Stay and Play
Want to stay all weekend or need a pack lunch for your post-race hiking adventure? Contact register@:koinoniany.org and reference the 5K for all your race weekend needs.
Road Closure Notice
For the safety of all racers, the camp road will be closed starting at 7:45 am on 5/23 in preparation to start the race. Please plan to arrive before that time to ensure you are able to drive in.
For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Koinonia 5K.
Course map
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