Our 2026 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026! Save the date!

Mark your calendars and join us for a fun and active day with the community. Registration will open in late August.

273 Lakeview Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
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Pathway with mausoleums surrounded by trees with leaves changing color for autumn

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 25, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM at The Kensico Cemetery & Arboretum.

This charity event will benefit an impactful organizations dedicated to fostering community engagement: Friends of The Kensico Cemetery.

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

Beneficiaries

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.

The Westchester Fund for Historic & Cultural Preservation

In partnership with Friends of The Kensico Cemetery, The New York Community Trust is proud to announce the Westchester Fund for Historic & Cultural Preservation (“the Fund”), which will support initiatives focused on preserving, protecting, and celebrating historic sites and cultural resources in Westchester. Join a group of passionate preservationists to support historic and cultural initiatives in Westchester by participating in this year’s 2026 5k!

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)

Sponsorship

Interested in sponsoring in 2026?

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

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 25th, 2026
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.

FAQs

The event will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Check-in starts at 8:30 AM, and the race begins
at 9:15 AM.

Everyone will walk around 10 minutes to the starting point of the race by Mineola Lake on the cemetery grounds. Route maps will be available, and staff will be posted to direct you.

Runners: The 3.1-mile route begins just above Mineola Lake. From there, you’ll cross the road and head up Uncas Avenue, continuing around Highland Drive. Directional signs are posted along the way to guide you at each turn. You’ll finish the race by looping back around the same side of Mineola Lake toward the starting line, where you’ll cross the finish line.

Walkers: You can follow the 3.1-mile runner’s course or take the shorter 1.7-mile route, which starts at the same point, goes up Seneca Avenue to the Tower, and then back down Tecumseh to the Lake.

You can register by clicking the prominent “REGISTER HERE” button on the event page and filling out the provided form.

Standard registration is $50, while children 12 and under can register for just $15. Your fee includes a
fully catered breakfast and a free t-shirt. Don’t forget to bring cash for raffle tickets, for a chance to
win some fantastic prizes!

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.

Yes, on-site registration will be available. The day-of registration fee is $55 (standard) and $20 for 12
and under.

No specific age restrictions, but children 12 and under have a discounted registration fee of $15.

Yes, walkers are welcome. There is also a shorter 1.7-mile walking route available!

Yes, the event is stroller and dog-friendly, and dogs on leashes are welcome.

Yes, there will be water stations along the 3.1-mile route and the 1.7-mile route.

Yes, restrooms will be available at the maintenance building where the event and award ceremony
will be held.

Yes, the event will be timed (for runners) by Chronotrack and Super Race Systems.

Race results will be available shortly after the event and will be posted on the event page.

The event will take place rain or shine.

Unfortunately, registration fees are nonrefundable.

Yes, awards will be presented to the top three men and top three women finishers at approximately 10:15 AM.

Yes, after the race, there will be a hot catered breakfast, an awards ceremony, and raffle prize drawings. Raffle tickets can be purchased with cash only.

For more information, please contact the event coordinator via email or phone at
natalie.craig@kensico.org or 914-949-0347 ext. 241.

Yes, there are sponsorship opportunities available. Please refer to the PDF link on the event page for more details.

Yes, photos and results will be available shortly after the event and linked on the event page.

Post 5K Event

Race results will populate on the link below with runners’ times!

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