Maddie's Mark 5K takes place at 500 Iroquois Path in Schenectady, New York on October 18, 2026. Despite the race name, the actual event distance is 1 mile, open to both runners and walkers. The race starts at 9:00 AM. Entry fees range from $10 to $60 depending on registration timing and options. This short, accessible distance works well for those training for longer events or looking for a local race to build fitness. The morning start time allows for an early finish, leaving the rest of your day open.
From the Race Organizer
Come help us kick off the fourteenth annual Maddie's Mark 5k. It will once again be held in Central Park Schenectady on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Join us for a fun day of activities, races and fun! This year's events will include our 5k run, 5k walk and family walk timed by Albany Running Exchange as well as a children's race. This is a b-tag timed race. Race Day Timeline Race Date: Sunday, October 05 , 2025 8:30 am - Packet pickup and day of registrations open 8:45 am - Warm up for Children's Run 9:00 am - Children's Race 9:30 am - Warm up for 5k race and Day of Registration closes 9:45 am - Packet pick up for pre-registered participants closes and National Anthem/announcements (please note that the packet pick up will close promptly at 9:45 am and all participants must clear the pavilion). 10:00 am - 5k Run and Family 5k Walk . 10:45 am - Awards Activities and Perks Medals to all participants! Maddie's Mark Shirts to the first 200 registered in the individual race event (Family Walk and Children's Run will receive medals only). Awards Top 3 male and female Top 3 male and female in 10-year age group awards. Events 5k Race 5k Walk Children's Race Family Walk Activities Playground Face painting Zumba warmup Children's Activities Raffles About Maddie's Mark Madeline Musto, age five, an independent, kind and mature kindergartener was diagnosed with an inoperable brain stem tumor - known in the medical world as DIPG. On February 8, 2012, five days after her diagnosis, Madeline entered heaven so peacefully surrounded by her family and sisters. The Maddie's Mark Foundation was developed to provide Best Day Evers to seriously and terminally ill children in the local area. All profit from this race goes directly to the Maddie's Mark Foundation.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 18.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Schenectady, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Maddie’s Mark 5k 2026 — Schenectady, NY takes place on October 18, 2026. The race is held in Schenectady, New York.
Where is Maddie’s Mark 5k 2026 — Schenectady, NY held?
Maddie’s Mark 5k 2026 — Schenectady, NY is held at 500 Iroquois Path in Schenectady, New York.
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