SAK Strong 5K Run/Walk

SAK Strong 5K Run/Walk

Sun September 20, 2026

Peabody, MA 01960 US

Join us on Sunday, September 20th in West Peabody at Lt. Ross Park (CyTenny) for the Inaugural SAK Strong 5K run/walk, 1 mile walk and youth FUN run in memory of Chris. Chris passed away on September 16, 2025 after a long and valiantly fought battle against Osteosarcoma. We invite you, your family and friends to participate in the race or walk followed by an after party with live music by Beach Nights, food trucks, raffles, lawn games, beer provided by East Regiment Beer Company and more. 100% of proceeds will be allocated to the SAK Strong Foundation.

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026 (No Rain Date)

Place: Lt. Ross Park, 36 Johnson St, Peabody, MA US 01960

Race Swag: Custom, short sleeve, unisex performance shirts will be guaranteed to participants pre-registered by September 6th. Your run/walk entry also includes 1 complimentary beer provided by East Regiment Beer Company. (21+)

Course Details

Both the 5K and 1 mile course are setup as an out and back, a mix of road and hard packed trail along the Peabody Independence Greenway, with a shared start and finish at Lt. Ross Park.

• 5K Course: Click here to view the map
• 1M Course: Click here view the map
• Youth Fun Run: 1/4 mile run and 400 meter coming soon

Packet Pickup/Race Day Reg

Pre-race packet pickup will be offered on 9/19 in the parking lot at Champions Pub from 3-6pm. Race day pickup and registration will be open at 8:30AM at race site.

Event Schedule

• 8:30AM: Pre-Reg/Race Day Reg Opens
• 9:45AM: Youth Fun Run
• 10AM: Start of the 5K run/walk and 1 mile walk
• 10:15AM: Post race party starts
• 11AM: Beach Nights Live Band Starts
• 11:15AM: Award Ceremony
• 1PM: Event Ends

Post Race Party

There will be a DJ keeping us entertained and energized all morning!! At 11AM, Beach Nights, a live band Chris loved will start and play till 1 o'clock! Run/walk participants get a complimentary access to this post race show. For guests that would like to attend the post race can buy tickets here for $10 or when they arriver $15. At least two food trucks will be on site, East Regiment Beer Company and a variety of community vendors selling and sampling! The foundation will have a large variety of raffles.

Awards

5K Awards: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 M/F in each age group (Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+), Top Non-Binary, Top 3 largest teams to pre-register by 9/18 will receive the opportunity to setup a team tent on event day. There will be an award ceremony on stage at 11:15AM after the band kicks off.

Parking

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About The Venue

Serves as a central hub for the Peabody Independence Greenway. The park features a large fenced-in playground, baseball and soccer fields, and picnic tables.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at [email protected]