THE L8KES RUN – Presented by Charity For Children (Green Lakes State Park) 2026 — Fayetteville, NY

Date
September 20, 2026
Location
Fayetteville, NY
Venue
7900 Green Lakes Road
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $65.00
Events
THE L8KE MONSTER (Both 8K & 5K), The L8KE Run (8K), 5K Lake Run, 2 Mile Trail Walk, Kids Fun-Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The L8KES RUN kicks off at 9:00 AM on September 20, 2026, at Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville, New York, giving you a reasonable morning window to get to 7900 Green Lakes Road. The event supports Charity For Children and offers five distance options to suit different training goals: a 1200-yard option, 2-mile, 5K, 8K, and 13K. Both running and walking are supported, so you can choose your intensity level. Entry fees range from free to $65.00, depending on the distance selected. Whether you're using this race as a tempo effort mid-training cycle or as a standalone community event, you'll find a distance that fits your schedule and fitness level.

From the Race Organizer
September 20th | SUNDAY MORNING | VIEW MAP Join us on SUNDAY, September 20th, 2026 for "The L8KES Run"...Hosted by and to benefit Charity for Children ( www.charityforchildren.net ). Featured races include; THE L8KE MONSTER (Run both the 8K & 5K with combined net time) 8K Certified Run (START time, 9am) Kids "Free" Fun-Run (START time, 9:15am) 5K Run (START time, 10am) (Includes Youth Division) 2-Mile "Trail Walk" (START time, 10am) All races are within the beautiful trails and road ways of Green Lakes State Park. The 5K "trail run" starts on the beach path and runs the beautiful wooded trails around the lakes, while the 2-Mile "Trail Walk" both offer a great experience for the entire family and brings to light the mission of the Charity for Children and why we do what we do. Here's the Swag!! Custom Race Shirt & Bib (excluding the "Kids Run" & Walk) Overall Winners Awards and race acknowledgments. GANNON'S ICE CREAM provided FREE for all runners and walkers! Hydration/aid stations along the course PACKET PICKUP/ RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Green Lakes State Park (the large tent next to the Community Room), beginning at 7:30am. All registrations are online only. No paper or cash accepted. P.S. PLEASE NOTE, GREEN LAKES STATE PARK DOES CHARGE A $10 PARKING FEE AFTER 8AM. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ARRIVE EARLY, AS WE'RE NOT SURE IF THIS FEE CAN BE WAIVED. 2025 RESULTS: https://www.leonetiming.com/results/events.php?id=6473 2025 RACE PHOTOS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/173lHzasDHi3S2tHaNKPHEQPimhs_CBzK?usp=sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is THE L8KES RUN – Presented by Charity For Children (Green Lakes State Park) 2026 — Fayetteville, NY?

THE L8KES RUN – Presented by Charity For Children (Green Lakes State Park) 2026 — Fayetteville, NY takes place on September 20, 2026. The race is held in Fayetteville, New York.

Where is THE L8KES RUN – Presented by Charity For Children (Green Lakes State Park) 2026 — Fayetteville, NY held?

THE L8KES RUN – Presented by Charity For Children (Green Lakes State Park) 2026 — Fayetteville, NY is held at 7900 Green Lakes Road in Fayetteville, New York.

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