10th Annual Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- 10th Annual Summer Smith Addiction Awareness 5k Memorial Run · Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
Run the Race...Stop the Stigma!
Summer Smith was a loving mother of three boys who lost her 12-year battle with addiction on January 9th, 2015. Summer's mom Kristin has established this race in her memory. Summer desired to live a life in recovery and fought hard to overcome the disease of addiction.
The 10th Annual Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run is an event that will be held on October 24th, 2026, at Guilderland High School in Guilderland Center, New York. Start time of the 5k will be 10 am. Both runners and walkers are welcome. This is a child/stroller friendly/dog friendly event. The race will be preceded by a Memory Ceremony at 9:00 am. Proceeds from this year's run will be utilized to support:
- Summer Smith Guilderland High School Scholarship Fund,
- Zachary Morrissey Scholarship Fund
- Schenectady YWCA Women's Housing Program
- Addiction's Care Center of Albany
Our goal for the Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run is to bring attention to the current epidemic of the disease of addiction that is sweeping the country and killing our children. We wish to reduce the stigma associated with this disease and to provide education and awareness regarding addiction while sharing the hope of recovery. If one person is saved, or one conversation is started between a parent and a child, then our goal will have been reached. We look forward to seeing you there!
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- What is the 10th Annual Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run?
- 10th Annual Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run is a running event held in Guilderland Center, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 10th Annual Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Guilderland Center, NY at Guilderland High School, Guilderland Center, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 10th Annual Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
10th Annual Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run
Oct 24, 2026