5k / Run / Walk

Thank you to all the runners, volunteers and sponsors who made the 2010 5K AIDS / Cancer Run / Walk possible.

 start of the 2010 5k AIDS Cancer Run Walk, photo above, courtesy of Nicole Corrado. Special thanks to Fred Benlein and We Are Athletes for helping out on race day. To view all photos taken by Nicole Corrado, click here

start of the 2009 5k AIDS Cancer Run Walk, photo above, courtesy of Nicole Corrado.

To view a 6-minute video of the 5K Event, prepared by mysn.tv, watch video now.

We’re not just another 5K, photo below was taken on June, 18, 2010 at Steven & Alexandra Cohen Childrens Medical Center of New York, formerly known as Schneider Childrens Hospital.  $2,500 in toys was donated to children living with pediatric cancer at the Cohen Childrens Medical Center.

pictured left to right: Alicia Mclean and Paul Douglas (both of Best Buy), Michael Swensen (Cohen Children’s Medical Center of NY), Dr. Richard Sartori, Richard and Jodi Brodsky. Banner donated by Pip Printing & Marketing Services of Inwood

Having a tough week and you feel as if your back, leg and knee are all plotting to keep you grounded from running for the next month. This is your wake-up call; you should be grateful to feel those aches and pains, at least you’re alive to feel. Millions of people who are no longer here just wish they could feel your aches and pains. Register Now (Event finished, see date for 2011) and you can look forward to a brisk walk or run in a park to start your day.

Online registration (Event finished, see date for 2011) for the 5K AIDS / Cancer  Run / Walk on Sunday June 6, 2009 is priced at $22 through May 19th, after May 19th $24, and the last day for online registration will be June 5th, 3 PM, eastern standard time. Race Day Registration will cost $25 cash. Personalized (your name or company name) 5K Event T-shirts will be guaranteed on race day to anyone who registers by May 19th. Mail in applications must be received by May 19th to receive a personalized Event T-shirt on June 6th. All runners and walkers will receive a personalized Event t-shirt and post-Event t-shirts will be mailed to all participants but we had to use May 19th as the cutoff date for ordering T-shirts so they would arrive for race day. If your name is not on the shirt, please do not take an Event t-shirt so we do not run out of t-shirts for runners who signed up before May 19th.

354 finishers completed the 5K AIDS Cancer Run Walk on May 31, 2009. Thank you to all who participated and our sponsors as well.

Directions to Cedar Creek Park: Go to Mapquest and click on maps, then select the address 3360 Merrick Road, Seaford, NY as your destination. Do not park in the East Bay Diner parking lot. The main park entrance is immediately west. However, the main entrance will be closed to traffic. Proceed a few blocks east on Merrick Road and head south at Cedar Street which will lead you into the park. You will be directed to park on the soccer fields and the start of the race will be near the tennis court bathrooms.

Race Day: You can pick up your race packet kit June 6th, between the hours of 7:15 AM and 8:30 AM adjacent to the tennis court bathrooms. The 5K / Run / Walk will start at 9 AM and the USATF certified course will be two loops running counterclockwise around the park’s main loop and there will be an out and back at both the entrance and exit road to Merrick Road. Best part about the run is it will be entirely within the park and the park will be closed to motor vehicles except those that are providing security and / or medical services. The 5K start and finish will be on the main loop adjacent to the tennis court bathrooms.

Water and energy drinks will be provided at the start of the race, mid-point and race finish. Snacks will be provided at the end of the race as well. After the 5K there will be prizes and gift certificates given away by a lottery drawing.
Awards / Trophies: Top 3 male & female overall winners, top 3 male & female under 12, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Wheelchair awards to top 3 finishers.

Entry fee: $22 if check is postmarked by May 17th, $24 if checks are postmarked after May 17th. Checks need to be made payable to the Richard M. Brodsky Foundation and mailed to 1247 Mara Court, Atlantic Beach, NY 11509. $25 cash race day registration fee.
Race Timing Company: to be specified

A Special Plea: The Richard M. Brodsky Foundation has been involved in 5 World AIDS Marathons in Kenya. Your used running shoes are GOLD in Kenya. It is not uncommon to see people walking around without shoes. Please consider bringing an old pair of running shoes to Cedar Creek Park on June 6th along with a $1 contribution for shipping so your used running shoes will be given a second chance and who knows, maybe they will bring GOLD to a Kenyan runner.

The Richard M. Brodsky Foundation’s mission is about easing the pain and discomfort of HIV-positive people and cancer survivors, and giving them hope that they can participate in sporting events, even if the first event is participating in a 5k Walk.