#91: Elizabeth McNamee Memorial 5K Run

Event: Elizabeth McNamee 5K Memorial Run

Where: Start/Finish

When: Sunday, May 8, 9 a.m.

About: The annual 5K run in West Islip attracts thousands of runners from across the area. The race helps raise funds for the Elizabeth McNamee Memorial Fund, which was established in 1998 following Elizabeth’s passing from Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).

HCM is the most common cause of disease-related sudden death among America’s youth. It is a primary and usually familial cardiac disorder in which the left side of the heart wall becomes thickened and disrupts the flow of blood to the aorta.

The racecourse begins on Higbie Lane, heads north to Sherman Ave. and Beach St., and then east on Union Blvd. Runners will then head south on Pease Lane, west on Montauk Hwy. and then north on Barberry Rd. to the finish line.

Pre-registration fees are $20 for the 5K Run/Walk and $15 for the 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. Race-day registration is $25 for the 5K Run/Walk and $15 for the 1-mile Fun Run/Walk.

For more information, visit the Elizabeth McNamee fund website or call (631) 321-0806.

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