Guardian Revival 5K

Join us for the Guardian Revival 5K, a community race honoring the guardians — military, veterans, and first responders — who sacrifice every day in service to others.

Run. Reflect. Remember.

DATE: Sunday, May 17, 2026
WEATHER POLICY: Rain or Shine

LOCATION:
Paladin Center
39 Seminary Hill Road
Carmel, NY

Enjoy a scenic out-and-back course along Lake Gleneida on the Putnam Trailway, capped off with a challenging uphill finish to earn your victory.

CHECK-IN: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
FREE KIDS 1/2-MILE RUN: 9:30 AM
5K START TIME: 10:30 AM

PARKING: Parking is available at the Paladin Center on Seminary Hill Road, Carmel, NY

A virtual race option is also available for supporters who cannot attend in person but still want to participate and support the mission.

Proceeds support Guardian Revival’s mission to improve the mental health & well-being of military, veterans, and first responders — our guardians — and their families, at no cost to them.

AWARDS

Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age group.

Age groups:

19 and Under
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60+

Special recognition medals will also be awarded for:

Fastest Veteran
Fastest First Responder

 
TEAM COMPETITION

Participants are encouraged to register as part of a team. Teams may represent fire departments, police departments, EMS agencies, military units, businesses, gyms, running clubs, families, or other community organizations.

Teams may have unlimited participants.

The Fastest Team award will be determined by the combined finish times of the top five runners from each team.

Additional trophies will be awarded for:

Fastest Team
Largest Department Team (fire, police, EMS, or military organization)
Largest Community Team (business, gym, running club, or community group)

Fire departments, police departments, EMS agencies, and military units are encouraged to form teams and compete for Largest Team and Fastest Team bragging rights.