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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Marjorie R. Post Community Park, Massapequa NY
5K
61–74°F · low rain risk
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58–72°F
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64–78°F
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53–73°F
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63–79°F
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60–72°F
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50–61°F
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51–76°F
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62–72°F
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68–76°F
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 20
Rain likely · 66–77°F
Sunday, Sep 20starts near 66°F · 47% chance of rain · wind up to 17 mph
About this race
Online Registration
- Closes: Saturday night at 6 PM
- On-site Registration: Opens at 7:30 AM
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2026
- Location: Marjorie R. Post Community Park
- Address: 451 Unqua Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758
About Madison
- Diagnosis: Madison was diagnosed with DIPG, a malignant brainstem tumor, on April 1, 2019.
- Legacy: After a 32-month battle with this cancer, Madison left us on December 2, 2021.
- Celebration: To celebrate her birthday on September 21st, we will run, walk, and fight in her name.
Race Schedule
- Registration / Bib Pickup: Starts at 7:30 AM on-site
- Kids Fun Run: 8:45 AM
- 5K Start: 9:00 AM
Supporting Research
- Fund: The Mighty Madison DIPG Research and Awareness Fund aims to support research and raise awareness for DIPG.
Course Information
- Route: The course is along paved paths throughout the park.
- Loops: Participants will make three and a half loops around the park.
- Water Stops: You will pass the water stop four times.
- Finish: On the fourth visit to the water stop, you will make a right to go to the finish.
Further Information
You can find more details and register for the race at the following link: MIGHTY MADISON'S BIRTHDAY 5K.
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