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April 19, 2026
8:30AM Kids Run Start
9AM 5K Start
Rain or Shine

Cedar Creek Park - Field 6
3340 Merrick Rd
Seaford, NY

Presented by Total Physical Therapy, Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine & Total Wellness

AMENITIES

• LIVE / text / email results
• FREE finish line photos
• Personalized bib if registered 3 weeks in advance

AWARDS

• Top 3 M/F Overall
• Top 1 M/F Age Groups: 9 & under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

BIB PICKUP

See event staff starting 1 hour before the event. 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

5 Loops

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

The Total Empower 5K is a community-driven running and wellness experience introduced by Total Physical Therapy, Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine & Total Wellness to celebrate movement, confidence, and personal progress. Created by two organizations dedicated to helping people move better, recover stronger, and live healthier, this event is about encouraging individuals to show up for themselves—wherever they are on their health and fitness journey—and to take one meaningful step forward. This year’s event is proudly aligned with Paws of War, whose mission reinforces the powerful theme of empowerment at the heart of this race.

“Empower” isn’t about speed alone. It isn’t about competition for competition’s sake. It’s about capability. It’s about rebuilding trust in your body, strengthening mobility, and rediscovering what it feels like to move with purpose and confidence. For some, that may mean chasing a personal best. For others, it may mean completing their first 5K, or simply walking the course feeling strong and pain-free. Every version of progress belongs here.

The Total Empower 5K reflects the shared philosophy of Total Physical Therapy and Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: wellness is personal, progress is not linear, and strength looks different for everyone. This event brings that philosophy into the community through a shared experience—blending physical fitness, mental resilience, and overall wellbeing into a single, inclusive moment.

Our partnership with Paws of War deepens the meaning behind the event. Paws of War works to pair specially trained service and support dogs with veterans and first responders living with physical injuries, PTSD, and other service-related challenges. These dogs are not simply companions—they are highly trained partners that provide stability, emotional grounding, mobility assistance, and a renewed sense of independence. Whether helping a veteran regain confidence in public settings, assisting with daily physical tasks, or offering consistent emotional support during moments of anxiety or trauma, these partnerships create tangible, life-changing impact. Empowerment, in this context, becomes real and visible—restoring dignity, purpose, and forward momentum for those who have sacrificed in service to others. Learn more about their mission at www.pawsofwar.org.

Ultimately, the Total Empower 5K is about movement with meaning—setting goals, building momentum, and creating a powerful reminder that the best version of yourself is always within reach.

QUESTIONS

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RESULTS & PHOTOS

• LIVE online / email text results and FREE video and same-day finish line pics
• Find miscellaneous photos on Facebook @elitefeats