AEF May the Course Be With You 5K

About the Event

🚀 May the Course Be With You 5K Community Festival
May 2, 2026
Two days away from the 4th... be with you

📍 Location: Union Vale Middle School
1657 E Noxon Rd, Lagrangeville, NY 12540

🕒 Event Timeline:

8:30 AM – Kids Mini Race
8:45 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
9:00 AM – 5K Race Start
8:45 AM – 1:00 PM – Family Festival

🌌 Event Overview
Get ready to launch into an unforgettable, intergalactic morning of movement, music, and community spirit. The May the Course Be With You 5K Community Festival brings neighbors, families, and friends together for a high-energy wellness experience designed for all ages and abilities.

Whether you are racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is about showing up, having fun, and supporting students in our district.

✨ Intergalactic costumes are highly encouraged.
🏆 Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume.

🏃‍♂️ Race Experiences
5K Run (9:00 AM)
A professionally timed 5K course perfect for competitive runners and casual participants alike.

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk (8:45 AM)
An inclusive, family-friendly route designed for all ages and fitness levels.

Kids Mini Race (8:30 AM)
A high-energy lap created just for our youngest participants to kick off the morning with excitement.

🎉 Family Festival (8:45 AM – 1:00 PM)
After the races, stay and celebrate at our community festival featuring:

Music
Photo stations
Costume contest
Food trucks
Local vendors
Interactive activities and more

💫 Why Your Participation Matters
This event promotes health, wellness, and connection while supporting scholarships for students in our district.

Every step, every dollar, and every smile helps fuel bright futures.

We cannot wait to see you at the starting line. May the course be with you.

Races Offered

1 Lap Kid's Fun Run (Untimed)

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 1 Lap Kids Fun Run (Untimed)

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08:30

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$5.00

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:45

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$15.00

5K Run/Walk (Timed)

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Lagrangeville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.7° / 20.8°

wb_sunny 7.7° / 18.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.9 /

water_drop 71.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.7° / 20.8°

wb_sunny 7.7° / 18.8°

air 9.9 km/h

water_drop 71.5%

About Lagrangeville

Learn more about the host city, Lagrangeville.

LaGrange is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 15,975 at the 2020 census. The town was named after the estate of the Marquis de Lafayette.