Wellness Wednesday: Virtual Races Coming Up

Ellen’s Run, Race of Hope, Montauk Swim Challenge and more go virtual

By Jessica Mackin-Cipro
Published July 15, 2020
Dan’s Papers

Ellen's Run, Photo: Courtesy Ellen Hermanson Foundation

Excerpt

From 5K runs to swim challenges, many annual fitness outings and fundraisers have had to go virtual this summer due to COVID-19. Here are a few coming up.

Ellen’s Run
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Ellen’s Run, a race to beat breast cancer hosted by the Ellen Hermanson Foundation. This year, rather than gathering in Southampton Village, participants are asked to chart their own course. Those who sign up can run or walk 3.1 miles anytime, anywhere between August 16 and August 31.

Registrants will also receive a free commemorative t-shirt, and can share their race by hashtagging #EllensRun25 or #EllensRun25Survivor. Top performers and fundraisers will be announced. The cost is $35.

Support helps The Ellen Hermanson Foundation provide access to breast cancer screenings and free support services for patients and families. No patient is turned away from the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital for lack of insurance or inability to pay.

Register at ellenhermanson.org.

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