ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE SATURDAY NIGHT AT 6PM. ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 7:30AM! Sunday, September 20th Marjorie R. Post Community Park 451 Unqua Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758 Madison was diagnosed with DIPG , a malignant brainstem tumor, on April 1, 2019. On December 2, 2021, after a 32 month battle with this monster of a cancer, Madison left her family and friends to become an angel. In an effort to celebrate Madison's birthday (September 21st) and NEVER let her be forgotten, we will run, walk, and fight in Mighty Madison's name until a cure is found for DIPG. Race Day Registration / Bib Number Pickup: Starts at 7:30am on site! Kids Fun Run: 8:45am 5K Start: 9:00am The Mighty Madison DIPG Research and Awareness Fund was created to help support research and promote awareness for DIPG. THE COURSE FOR THE MIGHTY MADISON'S BIRTHDAY 5K IS ALONG PAVED PATHS THROUGHOUT THE PARK. YOU WILL MAKE THREE AND A HALF LOOPS AROUND THE PARK. EASIER STILL...YOU'LL PASS THE WATER STOP 4 TIMES
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Massapequa, 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
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
