Coach Mike Slinskey Memorial 5k
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Distance
- Coach Mike Slinskey Memorial 5k · Coach Mike Slinskey Memorial 5k (VIRTUAL) · Coach Mike Slinskey Memorial Kids 1 mile
From the Organizer
A Grass Roots Running and Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club event in honor of a local legend, Mike Slinskey.
Sunday, November 8th @ Bowdoin Park, Wappingers Falls, NY
5k: 9:30am - $25 through October 15th, $30 through November 7th, $35 on race day
Kids 1 mile (12 and under): 9:15am - Free
5k Virtual: $40 October 15th, $45 through November 8th
Slinskey Surprise: Immediately following the 5k - 400 meters ALL OUT, for grit and turnover! Coach Mike would occasionally have a "Slinskey Surprise" on random days when he thought the kids needed an extra push!
Join us as we lace up and hit the trail in tribute to beloved Hudson Valley runner, Coach Mike Slinskey - a man whose passion for running and the community around it was unmatched. In May 2025, Mike was diagnosed with a brainstem tumor, and after a courageous battle, he passed away on June 20, 2025 - just ten days after celebrating his 56th birthday. Today, we honor him in the most fitting way we know; by running.
In his memory, we continue this 5K, to keep his legacy alive and to help others find strength and joy in every mile, just as Mike did. All proceeds from this event will support the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), the nation’s oldest nonprofit dedicated to brain tumor research with the intent to fund early detection and patient education; GlioLeo, a local non-profit offering resources and community to families affected by GBM; and to fund the Our Lady of Lourdes scholarship set up in his name.
Last year we had 300 people race, had 26 sponsors, well over 40 volunteers and raised over $7,000 for these causes. Thanks to runners like you and our generous sponsors we were able to come back this year with hopes to raise even more for our chosen charities. We hope to see you again in November, not only for a good cause, but for a good time.
we run today.....
5k Awards:
Overall Male/Female
Overall Male/Female Ages 13-19
Overall Boy/Girl under 12
Top 3 Male/Female in each of the following Age Groups: under 12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Kids 1-mile Awards:
Overall Boy/Girl
Please be advised T-Shirts will only be Guaranteed if you Register by October 25, 2026
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
55°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Poughkeepsie Dutchess Co Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wappingers Falls, NY
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
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- What is the Coach Mike Slinskey Memorial 5k?
- Coach Mike Slinskey Memorial 5k is a running race held in Wappingers Falls, New York on November 8, 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 Coach Mike Slinskey Memorial 5k?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Wappingers Falls, New York at 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
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Coach Mike Slinskey Memorial 5k
Nov 8, 2026