Malverne 5K for Education - Malverne, New York - Running

The Malverne 5K for Education is a Running race in Malverne, New York consisting of a 5K.

The Malverne 5K run-walk for education, organized by the Malverne Educational and Fitness Foundation (MEFF). The net proceeds of the 5K run go to the MEFF, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization supporting youth programs in the Malverne school district. The packet pickup and day-of-run registration take place at the Malverne high school at 7:45 a.m. (school located east of Ocean Ave.).

The main event, 5K run, is preceded by a fun run (300 meters) for kids of age 10 and under. The start of the kids run is at the intersection of Wicks Ln and N. Cambridge St. Kids (and their parents) run opposite the 5K course toward the start of the 5K run. The fun run starts at 8:30.

The Malverne 5K run and walk starts at 9:00 at Wicks Lane next to the H.T. Herber middle school gym (75 Ocean Ave). The 5K course is winding through the streets of Malverne, Lynbrook, and Lakeview. (Click the thumbnail to enlarge the picture). The finish is at Pershing Blvd. Parking is available at the HS parking lot and adjacent streets. Please, do not park on Wicks Lane, the start location and course direction!