5th Annual Grateful for Graham 5k Run / Walk
Sat, May 2, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Location
- P.O. Box 4141, UTICA, NY 13504
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run or walk the 5K to support vital research for Epidermolysis Bullosa, honoring Graham Robertello and contributing to a cure.
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
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For a CauseGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyJoin the Utica Roadrunners for the 5th Annual Grateful for Graham 5K Run/Walk, a heartfelt event dedicated to supporting 6-year-old Graham Robertello and the fight against Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). This event raises crucial funds for the EB Research Partnership, aiming to find a cure for this rare genetic disorder. Participants will enjoy a 5K on a fairly flat, out-and-back course along the Rayhill Memorial Trail, contributing to a vital cause with every step.
From the organizer
The Utica Roadrunners are happy to announce the return of The Grateful For Graham 5K Run/Walk! Graham Robertello is a 6 year old boy who was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) - a rare genetic disorder where the body is unable to produce a critical protein that binds the layers of skin together. This results in the skin tearing, blistering, and even shearing off. The wounds that result are severely painful, can lead to disfigurement, and some (they can also be internal) may never heal. There is no cure for EB at this time, but with everyone's support in the past 5 years, we finally have the first THREE FDA approved treatments for the effects of EB! A cure is in sight... Join us in the fight to find a cure for EB once and for all!
All proceeds raised will go directly to the EB Research Partnership to help find a cure and additional treatments for EB!
The event will be a 5K "out and back" run and walk. The course is a fairly flat course along the Rayhill Memorial (Rt. 840) Trail, starting and finishing at the trailhead near BOCES on Middle Settlement Rd (see map below). Parking will be available in the nearby BOCES parking lot. Awards will be given to the fastest overall male and female participants (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and 1st place in each 10 year age group (teen groups will be ages 13 - 19, no age group awards for 12 and under).
All PAID registrations will include a 2026 Grateful for Graham t-shirt! Unfortunately, we are unable to provide shirts for free registrations (5 and under or virtual) or to ship for non local registrations. If local and planning to participate virtually but still want a shirt, please sign up for the in-person event and get your shirt at packet pickup. To guarantee a shirt & your desired size, registrations must be completed before April 10, 2026. We will do our best to accommodate your shirt request, but can not guarantee your selection after this date, so register early!!!
We will also continue the Stroller Division again for this year! Because Graham LOVES going out on runs in the stroller with mom, we invite you to join us for a friendly stroller competition! Awards will be given to the fastest female and male who participate pushing their child in a stroller.
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