When
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Where
500 Iroquois Path, Schenectady NY
Distance
5K
About this race
Race Overview
Come help us kick off the fourteenth annual Maddie's Mark 5k. It will once again be held in Central Park Schenectady on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Join us for a fun day of activities, races and fun! This year's events will include our 5k run, 5k walk and family walk timed by Albany Running Exchange as well as a children's race. This is a b-tag timed race.
Race Day Timeline
- Race Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- 8:30 am: Packet pickup and day of registrations open
- 9:00 am: Children's Race
- 10:00 am: 5k Run and Family 5k Walk
Activities and Perks
- Medals: to all participants!
- T-Shirts: Maddie's Mark Shirts to the first 200 registered in the individual race event (Family Walk and Children's Run will receive medals only).
Awards
- Top Finishers: Top 3 male and female
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 male and female in 10-year age group awards.
Events
- 5k Race
- 5k Walk
- Children's Race
- Family Walk
Activities
- Playground
- Face painting
- Zumba warmup
- Children's Activities
- Raffles
About Maddie's Mark
Madeline Musto, age five, an independent, kind and mature kindergartener was diagnosed with an inoperable brain stem tumor - known in the medical world as DIPG. On February 8, 2012, five days after her diagnosis, Madeline entered heaven so peacefully surrounded by her family and sisters. The Maddie's Mark Foundation was developed to provide Best Day Evers to seriously and terminally ill children in the local area. All profit from this race goes directly to the Maddie's Mark Foundation.
Registration
For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Maddie's Mark 5k.
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