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Ellis Cardiac Classic

Join us on 11/26/2026

Ellis Cardiac Classic Race Description

Come out for the 45th annual Cardiac Classic at Central Park on Thanksgiving morning - a Schenectady community tradition.

 

Choose your Participation Experience:
In-person Registration - Join us on race day at Central Park, with event-day amenities and support.
Virtual Registration - Complete your run on your own time, in any place, and you can still be part of the Cardiac Classic community.

 

Schedule of Events:
8am: Wellness Walk (2 Miles)
9am: 5K Road Race
10am: Kids Fun Run (1 Mile)

Click here for course map

 

Cost:
In-person
$35 per 5K Runner
$25 per Wellness Walker
Kids Fun Run is Free

Virtual
$30 per Virtual 5K Runner

Shirts
Register by November 6 to have your shirt by race day!

 

5k Training Resources:
Runners World
Run Disney
Garmin Connect Users

 

Packet Pickup:
Come back soon for more details!

 

Clothing Drive!
Donations of shirts, pants, jackets, socks, and undergarments ensure our patients can return home with comfort and dignity. Help our neighbors in need by bringing new clothing with tags to the race or click here to donate online.

FAQs
"Are strollers allowed?" - On the 2 mile Wellness Walk only. No wheeled apparatuses are permitted on the 5k run.
"Are dogs allowed?" - On the 2 mile Wellness Walk only. Please be sure to clean up after your pup - thanks!

 

Check out some of the fantastic photos we snapped over the years below! 

 

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Ellis Cardiac Classic Where & When

  • Location: 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY 12309
  • Race Date: 2026/11/26 08:00:00 AM (Thursday)
  • Categories:
    • 5K Road Race (with shirt)
    • 5K Road Race (without shirt)
    • Wellness Walk (with shirt)
    • Wellness Walk (without shirt)
    • Kids Fun Run


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