2022 Virtual 5K

9:00 AM – Virtual Opening Ceremonies! Join us here for a brief virtual opening ceremony to kick off our 3rd annual Virtual 5K Run/Walk/Bike! click here to view.

9:05 am – 6:00 pm: All participants can complete their 5K Run/Walk/Bike by using an app such as MyFitnessPal, Runkeeper, or other tracking apps to record their progress. Once completed, we encourage you to share your progress by emailing a snapshot of your completed route as well as any event photos to tfavata@blythedale.org with the subject line: BAC Virtual 5K. Throughout the day, we will share updates via social media of snapshots, selfies, and any other forms of participation. Be sure to use our hashtag #TeamBlythedale on any event-related posts!

6:00 pm: Event completed - Check back for wrap up video!

Blythedale is New York State’s only independent, specialty children’s hospital. Our caring and highly specialized staff is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of children with complex medical illnesses and conditions. Our Board Certified physicians, experienced nurses and supporting clinicians work with families to provide individualized, intensive and innovative medical and therapeutic care. Together with specialized school curricula and family support services, we help children achieve their rehabilitative goals and return to their communities.

Running Sponsors

How does this work? Sponsors, participants and donors register online, set up team page and sign onto our suggested fitness apps. Participants are encouraged to reach out to family, friends, and colleagues to have them visit their page and make a donation. On the day of the event, between 9AM and 6PM, participants will complete the run/walk in their neighborhood, on nearly trails, on treadmills or stationary bikes, or even just walking around their backyard.

Each participant will be provided a shirt with their registration to wear during the event if registered by 5/9!

We ask that you submit your selfie or completion photo to tfavata@blythedale.org for us to share via social media during our recap!

Cycling Sponsor

Proceeds from the event will support our Parent and Family Education Program. Blythedale offers tailored education and training so families can feel comfortable taking their child home. If a child relies on medical technology, such as a ventilator, our staff engages caregivers in a thorough program of education - beginning on day one - so they become confident and adept in all aspects of equipment use, from general operations to cleaning and maintenance. Our innovative education program divides what initially seems like an overwhelming learning curve into tiny steps. From babies and children with lung, heart or neurological conditions, genetic or physical anomalies, from the preemie who has never been home to the child who has suffered an accident or medical crisis, Blythedale brings together multiple disciplines and specialties to teach parents to become caregivers so their kids can come home and heal supported by their family and community.

The Blythedale Virtual 5K Run/Walk/Bike is being organized by the Blythedale Advisory Council (BAC) and our title sponsor, Insight Partners! The BAC is made up of young professionals who are committed to Blythedale’s mission and want to make a difference in the lives of children with complex medical conditions. Click here to learn more about the BAC!

Walking Sponsor