5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K and One Mile Walk/Fun Run
- Date
- August 2, 2026
- Location
- 85 Canfield Road, Mendon, NY
- Distance
- 5th Annual Seize the Day 5K · 5th Annual Seize the Day 10K · 5th Annual Seize the Day One-Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
Join us at Mendon Ponds Park for the 5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer's Epilepsy Trail Race with three race options:
- 5K Trail Run or Walk (timed)
- 10K Trail Run or Walk (timed)
- One-Mile Fun Run or Walk (untimed)
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Event Schedule
Check-In: 8:00am
5K & 10K Trail Race Start Time: 9:00am
Fun Run/Walk Start Time: 9:30am
Start & Finish
5K and 10K: These trail races will begin in the same location, just south of Canfield Rd., across the street from the from Pine Woods Trail. The 5K and 10K courses will follow the North Meadow and East Esker trails.
One-Mile Fun Run: This trail fun run will follow the Pine Woods Trail, on the north side of Canfield Rd.
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Walkers & Dogs
Walkers are welcome to participate in all three races and dogs on leashes are also permitted.
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T-Shirts & Awards
T-shirts will be given to all participants who register ahead of time.
Awards will be given based on the following age groups:
16 & Under
17-25
26 and Over
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Location
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Parking
Please park in the Cobblestone House or Beach Area parking lots.
Sponsor the Event
Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
Iron Sponsor: $5,000
Ultra Sponsor: $2,500
Extreme Sponsor: $1,000
Marathon Sponsor: $500
Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and to make your gift online.
Sponsorship can also be paid by a check made out to EPI and mailed to:
EPI
Attn: Seize the Day
1650 South Ave.
Rochester, NY 14620
Please contact Jill Johnson at jejohnson@epiny.org if you would like an invoice to process your sponsorship.
Donate to the Event
Click here to make a donation in support of the event.
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Learn More About EPI & Epilepsy Services
Proceeds from this event will benefit EPI: Empowering People's Independence and its epilepsy programs. All money raised will help empower people with disabilities to reach their individual goals and aspirations, and to live the life of their choosing.
Questions?
Contact Jill Johnson at (310) 995-6810 or via email at jejohnson@epiny.org.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Victor 2nw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mendon, NY
Elevation
616 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K and One Mile Walk/Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K and One Mile Walk/Fun Run
- Date
- August 2, 2026
- Location
- 85 Canfield Road, Mendon, NY
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K and One Mile Walk/Fun Run?
- 5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K and One Mile Walk/Fun Run is a running race held in Mendon, New York on August 2, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K and One Mile Walk/Fun Run?
- Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Mendon, New York at 85 Canfield Road, Mendon, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K and One Mile Walk/Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K and One Mile Walk/Fun Run
Aug 2, 2026