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Ellis Cardiac Classic

Schenectady, New York, United States

calendar_today 26 Nov, 2026

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sell $15.00 – $35.00

About the Event

Come out for the 45th annual Cardiac Classic at Central Park on Thanksgiving morning - a Schenectady community tradition. Choose your Participation Experience:In-person Registration - Join us on race day at Central Park, with event-day amenities and support.Virtual Registration - Complete your run on your own time, in any place, and you can still be part of the Cardiac Classic community. Schedule of Events:8am: Wellness Walk (2 Miles)9am: 5K Road Race10am: Kids Fun Run (1 Mile) Click here for course map Cost:In-person$35 per 5K Runner$25 per Wellness WalkerKids Fun Run is Free Virtual$30 per Virtual 5K Runner ShirtsRegister by November 6 to have your shirt by race day! 5k Training Resources:Runners WorldRun DisneyGarmin Connect Users Packet Pickup:Come back soon for more details! Clothing Drive!Donations of shirts, pants, jackets, socks, and undergarments ensure our patients can return home with comfort and dignity. Help our neighbors in need by bringing new clothing with tags to the race or click here to donate online. FAQs"Are strollers allowed?" - On the 2 mile Wellness Walk only. No wheeled apparatuses are permitted on the 5k run."Are dogs allowed?" - On the 2 mile Wellness Walk only. Please be sure to clean up after your pup - thanks! Check out some of the fantastic photos we snapped over the years below!

Races Offered

5K Road Race (with shirt)

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$35.00

5K Road Race (without shirt)

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$25.00

Kids Fun Run

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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08:00

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$0.00

Wellness Walk (with shirt)

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — Wellness Walk (with shirt)

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Wellness Walk (without shirt)

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — Wellness Walk (without shirt)

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Schenectady.

thermostat Temperature

0.6° / 8.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

-3.5° / 4.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 29m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.4 cm

air Avg wind speed

11.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:47

nightlight Sunset

17:32

About Schenectady

Learn more about the host city, Schenectady.

Schenectady, once called the city that lights and hauls the world, is in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Approximately 20 minutes from New York's capital of Albany, Schenectady is best known as the birthplace of General Electric and for Proctor's Theater. Schenectady has also been working on a successful project to revitalize its downtown.