The Elizabeth Ferris Memorial 5K Run/Walk

October 25, 2026

9:30AM Start Rain or Shine

Heckscher Park, East Islip

AMENITIES

Cash only basket raffles - Remember to bring your cash for our AMAZING basket raffles!!

Bring a photo of your loved one for our memory wall

LIVE / Text / Email Results

FREE Finish Line Photos

Personalized Bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance

AWARDS

Top 3 M/F Overall

Top 1 M/F Age Groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

BENEFICIARY

The Elizabeth Ferris Memorial 5K is hosted by her family to raise awareness for Pancreatic Cancer Research. 100% of the net proceeds will go to The Lustgarten Foundation.

The Lustgarten Foundation (https://lustgarten.org/leadership/story/) is the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research in the world, investing over $287.2M to date in high-risk, high-reward research to accelerate and expand life-saving treatment options. They lead a unique, collaborative, science-focused strategy and have been a driving force in every major advancement in pancreatic cancer research since 1998. Progress is paramount. The Lustgarten Foundation drives bold, innovative research with the singular mission of transforming pancreatic cancer into a curable disease.