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September 21, 2024
9AM Start - Rain or Shine
Otsiningo Park, South Pavilion
1 Otsiningo Park
Binghamton, NY 13905
* Parking lot is located across from South pavilion *
ABOUT
On September 21, the Upstate Foundation is hosting our 4th annual Walk Run for Kids, a fundraiser to benefit local pediatric patients and their families cared for at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse. The event, which will be held at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, features a 5K run on a USATF-certified course, a 3.25K (2 Mile) fitness run/walk, a Fun Run for Kids and virtual and volunteer options.
During the last few months, 60 children have been diagnosed with cancer at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse NY. 23 of these kids are from the Binghamton area. Many of these parents are struggling to keep their homes, put food on the table and gas in their tanks. The money we raise helps us assist these families and others with gas and grocery gift cards; car, mortgage and utility payments and other necessary expenses to help ease their financial burdens.
Event specs:
- Walk Run For Kids, September 21, Otsiningo Park, Check in begins at 8am, race begins at 9am
- 5K race on a USATF certified course
- 2 mile walk
- Fun Run for kids - 20 yards, ages 1-10
- Free Bicycle helmets for participating toddlers, adolescents & teens, fitted by Safe Kids
- Caricature by Jon Ed Bon Fed - complimentary, first come first served
- Cool raffle items
- Face Painting
- Post race food and bevvies
- Awards for top runners & fundraisers
- Meet Dr. Greg Conners, Executive Director of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
- Alyssa Crosby from The Voice will sing at morning ceremony
AMENITIES
- Event t-shirt - must register by September 5, 2024
- LIVE / Text / Email Results
- FREE Finish Line Photos
- Personalized Bibs if registered by 8/31.
AWARDS
- Top 3 M/F Overall
- Top Fundraising Team
- Top Fundraising Individual
PROCEEDS AND DONATIONS
Money raised this year will be used to pay for the many extra costs families incur when their child is sick or injured and cared for at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital including costs that aren’t covered by insurance such as co-pays, gas, lodging, food, mortgage payments, as well as other unmet needs. This also includes the “fun stuff’ such as games, toys, movies, and more that are so vital for healing. Families who will benefit from your generosity most likely never expected their child to have a serious health problem. Funds raised by this event will help lighten heavy burdens during difficult times, making an incredible difference in the lives of local children and their families.
BIB PICKUP
Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
Friday, September 20, 2024 from 3:30pm - 7PM at Confluence Running, 130 Oakdale Rd., Johnson City, NY
In-Person: Please see the event staff starting AT 8am at the South pavilion .
- Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number!
- If you register within 24 hours of bib pickup please bring your confirmation email, either on your phone or printed, in order to be assigned a bib.
Virtual: Are shipped to you! Shipping window ranges from one week prior to the event to one week post event.
COURSE
USATF certified course!
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
7:00am - Volunteer check-in
7:30am - Runner Walker check in and day of registration begins.
7:30am - Coffee – Kathy, Dave & Eric’s Flavored Coffee (Java Joe's); Bagels & fresh fruit – for all
8:30am - Face Painting
8:40am - Announcements
8:45am - Opening Ceremony
8:50am - Opening Remarks - Dr. Greg Conners - Department Chair, Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
9:00am - Race and Walk Begin!
9:15am - Kids Fun Run Begins (ages 1-10) - there will be multiple runs
9:30am - Post race munchies, snacks & beverages at pavilion
10:30am - Awards for Runners – Women’s & Men’s
10:30am - Awards for Top Fundraiser; Top Fundraising Team
QUESTIONS
For questions about the event please contact:
Cynthia Rotella [email protected]
Director of Development, Southern Tier
Upstate Foundation, Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
Director, Walk Run For Kids
O/ 607.771.3727 C/ 607.624.4914
RESULTS & PHOTOS
- LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
- Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats
TEAM ROSTER
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
Upload your times & photos beginning 9/21 - 9/29
TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'
HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.
WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!