Crusaders Crush Cancer

Wheelchair athletes, runners, walkers and families all compete together at the annual Heels & Wheels 5K Road Race & Walk and Kids Fun Run.

The Heels & Wheels 5K is unique in that it is one of the only events of its kind that allows participants of all ability levels to compete together in a supportive environment. Community members are invited to cheer on the athletes.

• Our Kid's Fun Run is free for kids 9 and under!

There will be two Kid's races:

• Ages 4-6: 100-yard dash

• Ages 7-9: 1/4 mile run

PLEASE NOTE that there are limited quantities of race t-shirts. Sizing and availability is not guaranteed. T-shirts are allocated based on when you registered.

Join us for our annual 5K Run & Lil' Bunny Hop on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Lil Bunny Hop (1 mile) Ages 12 and under Start time: 8:30am. 5K Run (3.1 mile) All Ages Start time 9:00am.

Start/Finish - Memorial Park. Free parking is available across the street in Commuter Lot A.

There will be a price increase on April 4th at 11:59PM for both races.

All registrations are through runsignup.com- NO cash or checks will be accepted on race day.

Parents running with children in the Lil' Hop do NOT need to register for it.

In 2003, 11-year-old Edgemont student Taylor Matthews was diagnosed with bone cancer. Taylor wanted something good to come from her battle against cancer, so she created Tay-Bandz to raise public awareness about childhood cancer and fund pediatric cancer research. For many years our community has gathered to support Relay for Tay, an event honoring Taylor. As a tribute to Taylor and to extend the focus of the Relay event, we have created “Colors Against Cancer,” for which we are glad to have continued community support. In honor of Taylor's memory and to continue to proudly support the fight against cancer, on May 4, 2025 the "Colors Against Cancer" color run will be held.

YOU MUST CREATE A RACE ROSTER ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO SIGN UP! WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT YOUR SIGN-UP WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. THANK YOU!

During the color run participants are showered with nontoxic color powder. WEAR SNEAKERS AND WHITE CLOTHING! Participants can walk, jog, or run. The run is untimed! 5k :)

Sign up by March 30th for $20.00 and a guaranteed T-shirt!

Sign up from March 31st - April 26th for $25.00!

Sign up at the race for $25.00!

T-shirts will be sold at the race!

The race will start at 9 AM SHARP (the roads will start opening as the race continues)!

Check-in starts at 7:45 am.

Run the traditional Loucks Masters' Mile which is 4 laps around the White Plains High School track under the lights, held right after the Thursday night scholastic track races, professionally timed. The start time is to be determined and contingent upon the end of Thursday night's track events for the scholastic competitors, but it is estimated to begin around 7:30 p.m. We have one of the youngest Masters' Miles starting at 30 years old and up. Competition includes coaches and local clubs. It's a good time and a friendly way to compete against your local competition. Register early and save. Pre-registration is $20 and Day of Race Registration is $30. Awards are given to the top 3 male and female Masters' Mile finishers and medals are given to the top 3 male and female age group finishers, presented on the Loucks podium. An award will be given to the top winning team or club based on the top three finishers. It's a great event included as part of our 3 day Memorial Glenn D. Loucks High

School Track & Field Games, one of the largest and most exciting events in the Northeast. All proceeds are donated to the Glenn D. Loucks Track and Field Games. Any questions, please email Laureen Fitzgerald, Race Director, at Lfitzgerald@compassadj.com. We hope to see you on the track!