4th Annual Grateful for Graham 5k Run / Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: 4th Annual Grateful for Graham 5K Run/Walk
• Date: May 3, 2025
• Location: P.O. Box 4141, Utica, NY
• More Info: Visit Race Page

❤️ About Graham

• Condition: Graham Robertello is a 5 year old boy with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare genetic disorder.
• Impact: EB causes severe skin tearing, blistering, and potential disfigurement due to the body's inability to produce a critical protein.
• Progress: With community support, the first TWO FDA approved treatments for EB effects have been achieved, edging closer to finding a cure.
• Join Us: Participants are invited to join in the fight to find a cure for EB.

🎽 Event Details

• Course: The event features a 5K "out and back" run and walk on a flat course along the Rayhill Memorial (Rt. 840) Trail.
• Start/Finish: The race will start and finish at the trailhead near BOCES on Middle Settlement Rd.
• Parking: Available in the nearby BOCES parking lot.
• Awards: Given to the fastest overall male and female participants (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and to 1st place in each 10-year age group.

👕 Shirt and Registration Info

• Includes Shirt: All PAID registrations will receive a 2025 Grateful for Graham t-shirt.
• Restrictions: Free registrations (5 and under or virtual) will not receive shirts, and no shipment for non-local registrations.
• Size Guarantee: To guarantee your desired shirt size, please register before April 7, 2025.
• Packet Pickup: Local participants can sign up for in-person events to receive their shirts at packet pickup.

👶 Stroller Division

• Stroller Division: Continuing the Stroller Division for this year due to Graham's love for stroller runs.
• Competition: Participants are invited to join in a friendly stroller competition!
• Awards: Fastest male and female pushing their child in a stroller will receive awards.
• Fun for Families: Join us for a fun and inclusive event for the whole family!