Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk
When is Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk?
Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026 in East Meadow, NY.
What distances does Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk offer?
Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk offers 2 events: Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk, Give Life NY 5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| Give Life NY 5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
How much does Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk cost?
Registration for Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk starts at $30.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk held?
Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk is held in East Meadow, NY at Eisenhower Park.
About Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk
The 3rd Annual Give Life NY 5K Run/Walk is to raise awareness for organ donation. The Co-directors of the event, Mindy Davidson and Bob Goldfarb are runners and non-directed living donors.
This year’s event is in memory of Tracy Kreutzer and Blayr
This event is open to everyone. We welcome your participation. You do not need to be a donor or a recipient to participate.
Location
Field House at Eisenhower Park- Accessible from Parking Field 2 or Parking Field 1
PLEASE NOTE: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN EISENHOWER PARK
Registration
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY RATE! Registration - Through June 30! Individual Entry for in-person event - ONLY $30 (plus $2.80 transaction fee)!!
Early Registration -April 1- June 30- Individual Entry for in-person event- $32.80
Registration- July 1-August 31 - Individual for the in-person event- $38.10
Late Registration -August 31-Oct 17- Individual Entry for in-person event- $43.40
Day of Race Registration- October 18- Individual Entry for in-person event- $48.70
1/4 M KIDS FREE FUN RUN (Open to all children 12 and under)
Although free, we ask that you register so that we have enough medals
VIRTUAL RACE:
Entry fee for virtual race is $43.40
All registered Virtual Participants will receive a long- sleeved shirt and participant medal in the mail after October 18. (There are no awards for the virtual event)
Bib Pick-up Information
Please pick up your bib ahead of time if you are at all able to do so.
Bib pickup will be available:
Friday, October 16 from 12 PM to 4:00 PM at Sayville Running Company, 19 Main Street, Sayville
Saturday, October 17 from 12 PM to 4:00 PM at Runner's Edge, Farmingdale 242 Main St. Farmingdale, NY 11735
Sunday, October 18 from 7:15-8:15 AM at race check-in at the Fieldhouse at Eisenhower Park
You are allowed to pick-up bibs for your registered family and friends.
Charitable Beneficiary
Net proceeds from the event will be donated to IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organ donation awareness organizations.
Course
Awards
All participants will receive a finisher's medal!
Awards will be given out in the following categories:
1st Place Overall Male and Female
1st Place Master's Male and 1st Place Master's Female
1st Place Male and Female LIVING Organ Donor (someone who has donated an organ)
1st Place Male and Female Organ Recipient
Top Individual Fundraiser
Top Team Fundraiser
Awards will be given to the top three finishers starting at ages 10 and under, and then 5-year age groups up to 90+ and 1st place wheelchair athlete
Amenities
Every 5K registrant of the in-person event will receive a long sleeve shirt, participant medal and post-race refreshments.
All in-person 5K registrants are eligible to win from a selection of door prizes generously donated by community businesses - You must be present at the Door Prize drawing to win.
All Virtual Race entrants will receive a long sleeve shirt and participant medal.
Fun Run
ALL kids 12 and under are invited to participate in the FREE Kids 1/4 mile fun run!
All children will receive a finisher's medal!
START TIME: 8a.m.
Timing and Results
Timing will be provided by SCR Timing Services
Results will be available on RunSIgnUp and at srctimingservices.rsupartner.com
Virtual Race Participant Instructions
A virtual race can be run anywhere as long as it's done during the prescribed time period.
Be sure to enter your time in the results section by:
Clicking on your "profile"
Scrolling down to "Upcoming Races"
Clicking "Submit Virtual Results" under Give Life NY 5k Run/Walk
Enter your 5k time
Photos on RunSignUp w/ search by name or race number
Information will be sent to you after the event regarding accessing race photos
Door Prizes
All 5K registrants are eligible to win from a selection of door prizes generously donated by community businesses - You must be present at the Door Prize drawing to win.