The 4th annual student-led "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run Series is an event grounded in the belief that students should be part of the change process, with genuine inclusivity achieved through active student engagement. It has now grown to include four districts: Patchogue-Medford, North Babylon, Connetquot, and New Hyde Park.
The funds support students across Long Island by providing counseling opportunities and giving them the platform to display leadership, collaborate with peers from other districts, and contribute to an important cause.
The event is designed and executed entirely by students, who are involved in every aspect, from planning to race day. The goal is to share crucial messages about reducing stress and anxiety, building relationships, and supporting mental and physical health through movement. This initiative also empowers students to work toward the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness by fostering civic engagement and community-mindedness.
By supporting this series, you help students across the island unite for a cause that matters—promoting mental health and wellness. All proceeds benefit mental health organizations that work directly with our youth, amplifying the positive impact of this event.
When kids are empowered, magical things happen!
Run 1: North Babylon - April 19, 2026
Run 2: Connetquot - May 3, 2026
Run 3: New Hyde Park - May 9, 2026
Run 4: Patchogue-Medford - May 17, 2026
Race Directors/School Contact for the Series:
North Babylon: Meghan Kelly, mkelly@northbabylonschools.org
Connetquot: Lauren Neckin, lneckin@ccsdli.org
New Hyde Park: Tom Piccirillo, tpiccirillo@sewanahkaschools.org
Pat-Med: Danielle Steinberg, dsteinberg@pmschools.org, Katy Forman, kforman@pmschool.org
May 17, 2026
Distance — 50m
Type — Running
08:30
$0.00
May 17, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:45
$0.00
May 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Medford.
Medford is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 24,247 at the 2020 census.
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