Events
1 Mile Walk
Youth Fun Run
Description
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 Sakelakos.
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
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. There will be no size switches until post race. No shirts will be mailed out.
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
The 5K course will offer 1 opportunity for water.
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.
(We encourage you to pick up for your friends - No ID's necessary)
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 arrive on event day for $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
**No double dipping
Team Incentive
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
Parking options...
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.
