Run for Refuge 5k Run & Walk
Run for Refuge 5k Run & Walk is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Marcellus, NY, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Location
- 2443 Platt Rd, Marcellus, NY
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the Run for Refuge 5K Run & Walk! This community event is intended to bring people together to support caregivers who give so much of themselves every single day.
Hosted by David’s Refuge, this meaningful race raises critical funds to provide rest, wellness, and community support to parents and caregivers of children with special needs or life-threatening medical conditions. These caregivers are often pouring from an empty cup and this event helps refill it.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, your participation directly impacts families across New York State. In 2026 alone, David’s Refuge will serve over 1,000 families through respite experiences, wellness opportunities, and a growing, supportive community.
Every step you take helps provide:
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Rest for exhausted caregivers
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Wellness resources for sustainable care
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Community so families know they are not alone
Come run, walk, and rally around these incredible families. Together, we can ensure caregivers receive the support they need!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
84°
Low
64°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
7%
Wind
7 mph
Host City
About Marcellus, NY
City Elevation
719 ft
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Make it a Racecation
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Run for Refuge 5k Run & Walk
Jul 25, 2026