Brooklyn Free Clinic 5K Run/Walk

November 7, 2026
10AM Start - Rain or Shine

AMENITIES

• Shirt
• Finisher Medal
• Post race nutrition
• Bag check
• LIVE / text / email results
• FREE finish line photos
• Personalized bib if registered 3 weeks in advance

BIB PICKUP

Early bib pickup: Friday, November 6, from 12 noon to 4:00 PM at 450 Clarkson Avenue, PHAB Hall A. .
Race-day bib pickup: If you are unable to pick up your bib early, you may do so on race day from 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM on Center Drive in Prospect Park.

Register 3 weeks in advance for a personalized bib. Bib number required for pickup; use Self Lookup or Bib Lookup if needed. Last-minute registrants (within 24 hours) will receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds.

COURSE

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

About the Race. The course is a 3.1- mile (5K) loop, ending at Center Drive.
Receive your medal and join your family and friends for post-race refreshments and music.

Portable bathrooms will be available at the Race Start and in the Festival area in the Nethermead.

SCHEDULE

8:30 Pick up and Bag check

Bag check and bib pick up will be available in the Nethermead.  Bag check is only available for those who have a bib.  Please pick up your bib at the Festival and allow yourself 10 minutes to walk to the start which is located on Well House Drive. Bib pick up will close at 9:45.

Portable bathrooms will be available in the Nethermead at Bib pick up and at the Race Start on Well House Drive.

10:00 Race Start

The race will begin at Well House Drive, a five-minute walk from Center Drive.

Enter the appropriate starting group based on the pace you selected when registering as a runner/walker and the color dot found on your Bib (Yellow, Blue or Red). You are only allowed to move to a different group if you move further back.

Water will be available on the course slightly after mile 1.

See you at the FINISH LINE!

Race Day Questions
If you have any questions on race day, please call 718-790-9731.

MEET THE TEAM

Jack Lahn, Second-year medical student at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and a member of the Clinic Council of the Brooklyn Free Clinic and Co-Chair of the Fundraising Committee.

I am proud to have co-founded the inaugural 5K Race to raise funds in support of the Brooklyn Free Clinic. I also serve as the Chair of the Student Liaison Committee and Program Co-Director of Peer Mentorship & Wellness.

As someone who loves all forms of exercise, this event has given me an exciting opportunity to combine two things that are especially meaningful to me: staying active and giving back to my community. In 2025, I competed in an Olympic-distance triathlon, bringing me one step closer to my goal of completing a full Ironman one day. I’m looking forward to the BFC inaugural 5K and to continuing to challenge myself athletically. Next up: the 2027 New York City Marathon!

Cindy Du, Second Year Medical Student and Co Chair of the Fundraising Committee on the Clinic Council of the Brooklyn Free Clinic. 

I am proud to have co-founded the inaugural Brooklyn Free Clinic 5K Race to raise funds in support of the clinic and its mission.

As someone who loves running at Prospect Park and runs the loop multiple times a week, it is especially exciting to organize a race on a course that I know and love so well. Being able to turn one of my hobbies into something that can give back to the community is incredibly meaningful to me. I am passionate about expanding access to health care resources for communities that need them most, and this race has given me the opportunity to combine that passion with something I enjoy.

Rose Savage Jackman, M.P.H., Senior Department Administrator for Physiology and Pharmacology, and Event Director for the BFC 5K Run/Walk.

For nearly 40 years, I have had the privilege of serving the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University community in various roles. In addition to my role as Senior Administrator in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, my work has included directing wellness programs and fundraising initiatives in support of student programs and employee wellness. I am also an Event Manager for a New York-based running company.

Over the years, I have completed more than 100 races and over a dozen sprint triathlons as well as completing an Olympic-distance triathlon. As rewarding as these personal accomplishments have been, even more meaningful has been the opportunity to serve others and witness the positive impact of helping thousands of people improve their health and well-being. I am honored to bring together my lifelong commitments to service, fundraising, health, and fitness in support of the Brooklyn Free Clinic and its vital mission.

 Running Coaches

Riccardo Bianchi, PhD, Associate Dean for the Foundations of Medicine.

I am a faculty member of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and the Associate Dean for the Foundations of Medicine at SUNY-Downstate.

My professional career as a neuroscientist and an educator has always been intertwined with a love for sports and the practice of exercise. I am an avid runner, and I participated in more than 200 competitive races, including 25 marathons. I promote physical activity in our medical school and in our community because I believe that it is an essential part of wellness, health maintenance, and disease prevention.

Last January I had the honor of carrying the Olympic Flame in Italy for the Winter Olympic Games of Milano Cortina 2026 – an experience that inspires me to share the values of passion, energy, and respect… running together.

Antonia Quinn, D.O., Associate Dean of Clinical Skills  

I started running when my daughter was in 2nd grade with a group of other moms in her school. I completed my 1st “couch to 5K” at that time.  Nine years later, I am now training for my 4th NYC marathon.  I have also instilled the joy of running to my children. My family meets every Tuesday night for the NYRR open run, which has given them a strong foundation. My daughter was a NYRR youth ambassador, which allowed us to meet iconic women runners such as Katherine Switzer and Gabrielle Thomas.  I especially love running during vacations. Just last week my daughter and I completed a 10-mile GoRunning Tour of Vienna.  I am so proud of her.

Alexa Madrid, 2nd year Medical Student

Hi! My name is Alexa Madrid, and I’m an MS2 at SUNY Downstate. I’m interested in orthopedic surgery, and I’m on the E-Board of the Ortho & SM Interest Group and am also an anatomy tutor. In my free time, I like to read, hang out with friends, and run. I started running just over a year ago and have since run two half marathons, along with many other shorter- distance races. I hope to run the NY Marathon one day! I love running with groups and am looking forward to training with you all!

Nicole Faglione, 2nd year Medical Student

I am a second-year medical student at SUNY Downstate and serve as the Co-Chair of the Patient Education Team at the Brooklyn Free Clinic. I am also on the committee for The Eats, Streets, and Beets event and The New York Gut Club. I’m currently training for my second marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and completing the 9+1 program to run the NYC Marathon next year! I am so excited to run with everyone and continue to find ways to make nutrition and fitness resources more accessible!

Chase Santoriella, 2nd year Medical Student

A second-year medical student at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and is a member of the Fundraising Committee for the Brooklyn Free Clinic. He also serves as a Peer-to-Peer Student Mentor and Ambassador, volunteers with both the RISE and Patient Education teams in the BFC, is a member of the Global Health Pathway and Street Medicine Club, and is working on research with both the Huberman team here at Downstate and with the Pediatric Emergency Department at Maimonides.

Fitness and physical activity have always been a priority in my life, serving as a way to disconnect and take care of myself. In the past several years I have found an appreciation for running and have trained for and completed a number of races. I completed the 2024 NYC Marathon, the 2026 Paris Marathon, and am currently working on completing the 9+1 program to gain entry to the 2027 NYC Marathon.

I look forward to sharing my love for running with the team and doing so for such an incredible cause in the BFC!

BFC 5K RUNNING CLINIC 

A 6-Week Running Clinic at Prospect Park 

September 22- October 28, 2026 
6:00 pm 

Join your colleagues and fellow students for a 6-week running clinic at Prospect Park!  The clinic is designed to be a fun, supportive, and welcoming way to enjoy running, connect with fellow students and colleagues, improve your fitness, and prepare for the Brooklyn Free Clinic (BFC) 5K Run/Walk on November 7, 2026. 

Meet at the Concert Grove Pavilion in Prospect Park at 5:50 p.m., with running beginning promptly at 6:00 p.m.

If you would like help determining your appropriate pace group, we will conduct an optional 1-mile pace test during our first session.  Bag check will be available. 

Due to limited space and the availability of our volunteer running coaches, the clinic is open only to SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University employees and students. Sign Up Here.

Come run with us, meet new people, and get ready for race day!

OUR SPONSORS

JAG Physical Therapy provides comprehensive orthopedic rehabilitation services across the Tri-State area, with convenient locations throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Our experienced team treats a wide range of conditions, including back and spine disorders, neck pain, joint injuries, sports injuries, soft-tissue conditions, post-surgical recovery needs, Workers’ Compensation cases, and slip-and-fall injuries. We also offer advanced rehabilitation solutions, including specialized programs designed to accelerate recovery and maximize outcomes.

Sodexo is a global leader in sustainable food and integrated facilities management services, operating across 45 countries. Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, the company is built on a foundational mission of putting clients first to improve the quality of life in sectors such as healthcare, education, and corporate services. We are proud to continue a 20+ year partnership with University Hospital at Downstate with continued healthcare services. 

Founded in 1880, the Alumni Association is dedicated to strengthening the legacy, mission, and future of the College of Medicine by fostering lifelong connections among alumni, students, and the medical community. As an independent nonprofit organization, we proudly serve as a bridge between generations of physicians and future physicians, uniting a network of more than 10,000 alumni around a shared commitment to student success, service, mentorship, and the advancement of healthcare. 

OUR RACE DAY MEDICAL TEAM IS PROVIDED BY

University Orthopedic Associates - Division of Sports Medicine

The Division of Sports Medicine specializes in the care of athletes of all ages and performance levels. We are Brooklyn's only hospital-based comprehensive sports medical center comprised of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the special needs of the athlete. 

760 Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11203

QUESTIONS

[email protected] or call (718) 270-3808

RESULTS & PHOTOS

LIVE online / email text results and FREE video and same-day finish line pics

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