Valley Stream Runs

The 4th annual student-led "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run Series is an event grounded in the belief that students should be part of the change process, with genuine inclusivity achieved through active student engagement. It has now grown to include four districts: Patchogue-Medford, North Babylon, Connetquot, and New Hyde Park.

The funds support students across Long Island by providing counseling opportunities and giving them the platform to display leadership, collaborate with peers from other districts, and contribute to an important cause.

The event is designed and executed entirely by students, who are involved in every aspect, from planning to race day. The goal is to share crucial messages about reducing stress and anxiety, building relationships, and supporting mental and physical health through movement. This initiative also empowers students to work toward the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness by fostering civic engagement and community-mindedness.

By supporting this series, you help students across the island unite for a cause that matters—promoting mental health and wellness. All proceeds benefit mental health organizations that work directly with our youth, amplifying the positive impact of this event.

When kids are empowered, magical things happen!

Race Directors/School Contact for the Series:

North Babylon: Meghan Kelly, mkelly@northbabylonschools.org

Connetquot: Lauren Neckin, lneckin@ccsdli.org

New Hyde Park: Tom Piccirillo, tpiccirillo@sewanahkaschools.org

Pat-Med: Danielle Steinberg, dsteinberg@pmschools.org Katy Forman, kforman@pmschool.org

17 YEARS RUNNING!

Join us in a fun* road race for a great cause!

*no hills!

This uplifting and inspiring event honors the memory of 3 beloved sisters and supports Self-Esteem Rising, the foundation's innovative self-esteem educational programs including Beautiful Me, Confidence Club, Raising a Beautiful Child & Empower Me.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Friday, 5/15 from 1pm - 8pm at the Floral Park Pool Building

Saturday, 5/16 from 7am - 8:30am at Floral Park Centennial Gardens

Thanks for your support! See you there!

The 2026 5 Towns 5K Run/Walk for Israel presented by The Israel Chesed Center

The run/walk will be presented by the Israel Chesed Center. The Israel Chesed Center is the Five Towns' community response to the Simchat Torah Massacre. It supports chayalim, displaced persons and medical volunteers to name just a few of their projects. It has grown to be the largest Israel local support organization in the USA.

All registrants will receive a t-shirt . Bib pick up and day of race registration will be held from 8 am to 9:30 am at the North Woodmere Park Administration bldg. It is located at the Northeast end of the parking lot.

Registration 5K Race

Pre-Registered - Before 5/26//2026. . . . . . . . . . . .$36

After 5/26/2026. . . . . . . . . . . . $40

Day of Race - 6/07/2026 . . . . . . . . . . . $45

Course

North Woodmere Park

Awards

Top 3 Overall Male and Female

Top 3 Male and Female in the following age divisions :

9 and Under, 10 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49,

50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79, 80 to 84, 85 & Over

Malverne 5K Run-Walk

The Malverne 5K run-walk for education is organized by the Malverne Educational and Fitness Foundation (MEFF). The net proceeds of the 5K run go to the MEFF, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports youth programs within the Malverne school district. The packet pickup and day-of-run registration take place at Malverne High School, starting at 7:30 a.m. (school located east of Ocean Ave.).

The main event, the 5K run, is preceded by a fun run (200 meters) for children aged 10 and under. The fun run starts at 8:30. The start of the kids run is at the intersection of Wicks Ln and N Cambridge Street. Kids (and their parents) run on Wicks Ln toward the start line of the 5K run at H.T. Herber school.

5K Run Course

Malverne 5K run/walk starts at 9:00 at Wicks Lane next to the H.T. Herber Middle School gym (75 Ocean Ave). The 5K course winds through Malverne, Lynbrook, and Lakeview. (Click the thumbnail to enlarge the picture). The finish is behind Malverne High School. Parking is available at the two HS parking lots and adjacent streets, except Wicks Lane, the start location, and course direction!

Awards

(The awards are not duplicated).

Fun run: Each participant gets a finisher's medal.

5K Run: Top 3 males/females overall

Age Groups: Top 3 males/females 11 & under, 12–14, 15–19, and then every 5 years up to age 84

Physically Challenged, Wheelchair.