Description
It’s a great day to tell cancer where it can go, all while supporting those with cancer in our very own community!
We hope you’ll join us on May 11, 2024, for the Middle Finger 5K.
There’s nothing better than a sunrise start and breakfast burrito to raise awareness and funds for Thrive To Survive.
Registration for the 5K includes:
- MF5K (unisex sizing)
breakfast burrito post-race
Check-in Party on May 10th in the Community Room at Finger Lakes Welcome Center, 35 Lakefront Dr. Geneva, NY
The 8th Annual Middle Finger 5K run and fitness walk benefits Thrive To Survive.
The event is open to all ability levels. All fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Give a one-finger salute to cancer and help those in our region thrive through their diagnosis. 100% of donations and proceeds go to Thrive To Survive and are used to provide necessary resources to adults living in Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Wayne counties and in treatment for a cancer diagnosis. Registration includes the commemorative 2024 MF5K shirt, a light breakfast, and most importantly, special satisfaction knowing you are making a difference for adults with cancer.
You can participate as an individual or as part of a team*. Want to have fun for less money! Start a friends and family team of 4 or more participants and receive a discounted entry. Our biggest team so far is Midlakes!! That's a lot of love.
The race registration requires gender identification, please select an option that best aligns with your identity.
Teams
Teams of 4 or more receive a $5 per person discount.
Want to save more? Recruit 5 people using your own referral link and you will be refunded $20 back to the credit card you paid with. Recruit 10, and you will be refunded even more!
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.thrivetosurvive.org.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Place
My WHY
As a mom of a brain cancer survivor, I knew that I would want to give back to the community that rallied for our family when we were facing our most difficult days. Thrive To Survive was born from a need we recognized for support and service in our Finger Lakes area. The first 5k in 2015 was organized on a whim. With each sunrise, we have hope of another day, so I decided to organize a sunrise run. We capped the event at 500 and sold out a month before it was planned.
Each year we have grown, and the best part is that 100% of the money donated and the proceeds go directly to our mission of providing programming and funding to families in our local communities who are facing a cancer diagnosis. Survivors are eligible for all of the programs offered by Thrive To Survive free of charge. They include emotional support, wellness programs, year-round pick-me-up notes and package, comfort care packages at local oncology offices, financial assistance, meals, friendship, and more.
The Middle Finger 5K is Thrive To Survive's biggest fundraiser. Your participation does make an immediate and positive difference.
What is your WHY?
Parking
Lots of great parking options in downtown Geneva, all within walking distance of start/finish area. There is also additional parking on the streets of Downtown Geneva. Please use the Lake Tunnel (see map) to safely cross under Routes 5 & 20.
Where To Stay
I am pleased to share a partnership with Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Geneva.
They will offer a discounted rate if you want to stay in Geneva on Friday, May 10, and/or Saturday, May 11. The Microtel is 2 miles from the start/finish line.
To make a reservation, use the following booking link:
Use Group Code: 051024MID
or By Phone:
Call Reservations at (315) 878-8055
Reference Middle Finger Race when making reservations
Directions
Finger Lakes Welcome Center
Race Participant Survey
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