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Friends of Kensico Cemetery 5k Run/Walk
Friends of Kensico Cemetery will hold their annual fall 5K Run/Walk fundraiser on October 26th, 2025, at The Kensico Cemetery and Arboretum in Valhalla, NY. The event will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) and the charitable organization Friends of Kensico Cemetery.
The program will run from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM and features a 3.1-mile Run/Walk and a shorter 1.7-mile walking route throughout the Kensico grounds. Participants will enjoy a fully catered breakfast, medals for top finishers, and the chance to win raffle prizes and gift certificates.
All while experiencing the cemetery and arboretum's vast 460 acres, lined with century-old sycamores, oaks, and maples ablaze with autumn colors. The routes will take participants past the tranquil lakes and alongside remarkable examples of memorial architecture, including ornate mausoleums, sculptures, and inspiring architecture.
The public is invited to support the organizations as runners, walkers, contributors, or sponsors by visiting www.kensico.org/5k to choose their preferred way of participating. The registration fee for runners/walkers is $50; for children 12 and under, it's $15. Raffle tickets are only available for purchase with cash at the event.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3198724-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3198724-2
