5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race 5K/10K and One Mile Walk/Fun Run

About the Event

Join us at Mendon Ponds Park for the 5th Annual Seize the Day: Amer's Epilepsy Trail Race with three race options:

5K Trail Run or Walk (timed)
10K Trail Run or Walk (timed)
One-Mile Fun Run or Walk (untimed)

Event Schedule

Check-In: 8:00am
5K & 10K Trail Race Start Time: 9:00am
Fun Run/Walk Start Time: 9:30am

Start & Finish

5K and 10K: These trail races will begin in the same location, just south of Canfield Rd., across the street from the from Pine Woods Trail. The 5K and 10K courses will follow the North Meadow and East Esker trails.
One-Mile Fun Run: This trail fun run will follow the Pine Woods Trail, on the north side of Canfield Rd.

Walkers & Dogs

Walkers are welcome to participate in all three races and dogs on leashes are also permitted.

T-Shirts & Awards

T-shirts will be given to all participants who register ahead of time.

Awards will be given based on the following age groups:
16 & Under
17-25
26 and Over

Location

Mendon Ponds Park

Parking

Please park in the Cobblestone House or Beach Area parking lots.

Sponsor the Event

Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
Iron Sponsor: $5,000
Ultra Sponsor: $2,500
Extreme Sponsor: $1,000
Marathon Sponsor: $500

Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and to make your gift online.

Sponsorship can also be paid by a check made out to EPI and mailed to:
EPI
Attn: Seize the Day
1650 South Ave.
Rochester, NY 14620

Please contact Jill Johnson at jejohnson@epiny.org if you would like an invoice to process your sponsorship.

Donate to the Event

Click here to make a donation in support of the event.

Learn More About EPI & Epilepsy Services

Proceeds from this event will benefit EPI: Empowering People's Independence and its epilepsy programs. All money raised will help empower people with disabilities to reach their individual goals and aspirations, and to live the life of their choosing.

Questions?

Contact Jill Johnson at (310) 995-6810 or via email at jejohnson@epiny.org .

Races Offered

5th Annual Seize the Day 10K

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

5th Annual Seize the Day 5K

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

5th Annual Seize the Day One-Mile Fun Run

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$10.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Mendon.

thermostat Temperature

16.0° / 25.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.3° / 25.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 50m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:17

nightlight Sunset

20:09

About Mendon

Learn more about the host city, Mendon.

Mendon is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. It has been ranked as the most affluent suburb of the city of Rochester. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,095. The town is on the southern border of the county.

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Runner Reviews

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