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When
Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Where
Marjorie R. Post Community Park, Massapequa NY
Distances
5K
Typical weather
61–74°F · low rain risk
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About this race
🎉 MIGHTY MADISON'S BIRTHDAY 5K
📅 Race Date
- Date: Sunday, September 20th
- Location: Marjorie R. Post Community Park
- Address: 451 Unqua Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758
💔 In Memory of Madison
- Diagnosis: Madison was diagnosed with DIPG, a malignant brainstem tumor, on April 1, 2019.
- Legacy: After a 32 month battle, Madison became an angel on December 2, 2021.
- Celebration: We run, walk, and fight in Mighty Madison's name to honor her birthday (September 21st).
- Purpose: To raise awareness and funds until a cure is found for DIPG.
🕖 Race Day Information
- Registration: Online registration will close Saturday night at 6 PM.
- On-Site Registration: Opens at 7:30 AM.
- Bib Pickup: Starts at 7:30 AM on site!
- Kids Fun Run: 8:45 AM
- 5K Start: 9:00 AM
🔬 Research Fund
- Support: The Mighty Madison DIPG Research and Awareness Fund was created to support research and promote awareness of DIPG.
🏃♀️ Race Course Details
- Path: The course is along paved paths throughout the park.
- Loops: Participants will make three and a half loops around the park.
- Water Stops: You'll pass the water stop four times.
- Finish: On the fourth pass, make a right to go to the finish.
🔗 More Information
- Race Details: For more details, visit the official race page: Mighty Madison's Birthday 5K.
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