The Joe Keany Memorial 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

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The North Country Road School, Miller Place NY

Sunday, May 31st, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Race Registration

In-Person Registration: You can register in-person Saturday morning on-site from 9-11 AM or Sunday (race day) starting at 7:30 AM!
Limited Shirts: Limited extra shirts for those who miss the cutoff!

🎉 Event Overview

Event Title: 29th Annual Joe Keany Memorial 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Date: Sunday May 31st, 2026!
Strollers: Jogging strollers are welcome!
Raffle: 50/50 Raffle! Winner has to keep the winnings! No donating back!

🏅 Race Details

This year the Joe Keany 5K and 1 mile Fun Run takes place Sunday May 31st with a gun time of 8:15 AM for the 1 mile and 9:00 AM for the 5K run. Our runners race on our USTAF course from the North Country Road Middle School, through historic Miller Place, wind down past beautiful Mount Sinai Harbor, up the steep Cedar Drive hill and finish back at the Middle School. We are anticipating over 450 runners for this exciting annual event!

👟 About Joe Keany

Joe Keany was a 1986 graduate of Miller Place who distinguished himself in both cross country and track. When he was a child, his mother was told by doctors that he would never be an athlete because he had problems with his feet. Well, that didn’t stop Joe: during his high school years he discovered running, and it became the passion of his life. He ran cross country, indoor and outdoor Track. He became captain and received All County and All Conference honors. He went on to run competitively at Cortland State University. He was regarded by his competitors as a tough competitor who would never quit. His teammates had said he was an excellent training partner and a compassionate friend. He passed away suddenly at the age of 28 from a brain aneurysm. Joe would be overjoyed to see all the runners and walkers of all ages and abilities take the time on a June morning and celebrate fitness, friendship, competition, family, and friends.

👕 Shirts and Registration Information

Guaranteed Shirts: For those who register by 5/20 at midnight!
Day of Registration: Available on-site from 7:00 AM-8:30 AM for the 5K and 7:00 AM-8:00 AM for the Fun Run!
Early Bird Bib Pick-up: General Registration on 5/30 at North Country Road Middle School from 9-11 AM.

🏆 Awards

5K Awards:

Keany Cup: Awarded to the 1st male and female MPSD student/alumni.
Top Finishers: Top 3 Overall Male & Female, Top 3 Masters Male & Female.
Age Group Medals: Medals for the top three M/F in the following age groups: 8 & under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 75-79, 80+.