4th Annual Grateful for Graham 5k Run / Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The Utica Roadrunners are happy to announce the return of The Grateful For Graham 5K Run/Walk! Graham Robertello is a 5 year old boy who was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) - a rare genetic disorder where the body is unable to produce a critical protein that binds the layers of skin together. This results in the skin tearing, blistering, and even shearing off. The wounds that result are severely painful, can lead to disfigurement, and some (they can also be internal) may never heal. There is no cure for EB at this time, but with everyone's support in the past 3 years, we finally have the first TWO FDA approved treatments for the effects of EB! A cure is in sight... Join us in the fight to find a cure for EB once and for all!

💖 Support for Research

All proceeds raised will go directly to the EB Research Partnership to help find a cure and additional treatments for EB!

📅 Event Details

• Date: May 3, 2025
• Location: P.O. Box 4141, Utica, NY
• Course: 5K "out and back" run and walk along the Rayhill Memorial (Rt. 840) Trail
• Awards: Fastest overall male and female participants (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and 1st place in each 10 year age group

👕 Registration Information

All PAID registrations will include a 2025 Grateful for Graham t-shirt! Unfortunately, we are unable to provide shirts for free registrations (5 and under or virtual) or to ship for non-local registrations. If local and planning to participate virtually but still want a shirt, please sign up for the in-person event and get your shirt at packet pickup. To guarantee a shirt & your desired size, registrations must be completed before April 7, 2025. We will do our best to accommodate your shirt request, but cannot guarantee your selection after this date, so register early!!!

🍼 Stroller Division

We will also continue the Stroller Division again for this year! Because Graham LOVES going out on runs in the stroller with mom, we invite you to join us for a friendly stroller competition! Awards will be given to the fastest female and male who participate pushing their child in a stroller.

🔗 Join Us

To learn more and register for the event, please visit Grateful for Graham 5k.