SAVE THE DATE!

Sunday, October 26, 2025
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

273 Lakeview Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
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Join Friends of The Kensico Cemetery for a 5K Run and 1.7-mile Walk
through scenic paths adorned with fall foliage, lakes, and stunning architecture.

Enjoy a catered breakfast, exciting raffle prizes, and great camaraderie on
Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM at The Kensico Cemetery & Arboretum.

This charity event will benefit two impactful organizations dedicated to fostering community engagement:
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) and Friends of The Kensico Cemetery.

Registration opens mid-August

Pathway with mausoleums surrounded by trees with leaves changing color for autumn

If you would like to support the Friends of The Kensico Cemetery, you can make a tax-deductible contribution payable to Friends of The Kensico Cemetery, Inc. and mail it to:
Friends of The Kensico Cemetery, Inc.
PO Box 7
Valhalla, NY 10595-9953

For more information on how to get involved, please contact us at 914-949-0347 or friends@kensico.org.

Can’t make it? You can support our 5K here!

Beneficiaries

Click the button below to learn more about their mission:

Friends of The Kensico Cemetery Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Friends of Kensico Cemetery” or “Friends”) is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to preserving the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of Kensico and enriching public knowledge and appreciation through educational programs. Recognizing the importance of other Westchester charities, the Friends is expanding its mission to include philanthropic initiatives that will support other worthy organizations.

Registration

Standard Registration: $50
Children 12 and Under: $15
Registration includes a two-part catered breakfast and a free event t-shirt.
Our delicious catered breakfast includes coffee, tea, juices, muffins, yogurt with fresh fruit and granola, omelet bakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, autumn soups, and desserts.

Don’t forget to bring cash for raffle tickets, for a chance to win some fantastic prizes!

Day of Registration: $55 (standard) $20 (12 and under)

Registration is not yet open, but you can request a reminder by emailing events@kensico.org.

Sponsorship

Interested in sponsoring in 2025?

Contact President Matthew Parisi matthew.parisi@kensico.org,

natalie.craig@kensico.org, or call 914-949-0347 ext. 241

Pathway with mausoleums surrounded by trees with leaves changing color for autumn

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

Event Details

Contact Information

For more information about Kensico Cemetery, visit https://www.kensico.org, email kensico@kensico.org, or call 914-949-0347 ext. 241.

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Schedule

Sunday, October 26th, 2025
8:30 AM: Check-in and part one of the catered breakfast.
9:00 AM: Podium program, warm-up, and walk to the starting line.
9:15 AM: Race begins. A hot breakfast will be served when the participants return.
10:15 AM: Awards ceremony for the top three men and top three women.
Post-Awards: Raffle prize drawings.
11:00 AM: End of Event.

Post 5K Event

Race results will be posted here after our 2025 5K!

News

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Our History

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Photo Gallery

Our cemetery contains a park-like atmosphere with beautiful trees, flowers, and fountains.