Able2's 6th Guts & Grit 5K and 1-Miler Walk

ridoshs
Aug 1
2 min read

Able2 will host its 6^th Guts & Grit and 1-Miler Walk on Sunday, October 12^th.

The event will be held at Eldridge Park in Elmira, NY. Able2 invites runners, strollers, and rollers of all ages and abilities to bring their competitive spirit for a day of fun, fitness and fundraising!

Bib pick-up and registration opens at 8:30 AM. The 5K will begin promptly at 9:30 AM with the 1-Mile Walk starting immediately after at 9:35 AM.

Both the 5k and 1-Mile Walk are officially and accurately timed using RFID technology thanks to Falcon Race Timing. Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the event.

To continue celebrating Able2’s 75^th Anniversary this year, each person that registers in advance and participates on race day will receive an Able2 Guts & Grit tee-shirt. To register, please click here: Able 2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler. When registering you will choose your tee shirt size and race distance. Registration closes on October 8, 2025 at 11:59am EST.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Investment levels range from $500 - $1,000 and include a range of benefits, including promotional consideration, event tee-shirt branding and signage along the race/walk route. Please visit the Able2 website to download the Sponsorship form.

Thank you to all current Sponsors! A special thank you to Wegmans, a Platinum Sponsor, who will also be providing water and granola for all runners and walkers, post-race.

Able2, formerly known as the Cerebral Palsy and Handicapped Children’s Association of Chemung County, has served the region for 75 years. While the services offered have changed, Able2’s core values remain the same: to serve and protect people with developmental disabilities by creating opportunities for them to live their best life and be contributors to the community.

For all event and Able2 updates, follow Able2’s Facebook.

Able2 is a member of the Alliance for Empowerment network. Alliance for Empowerment was formed in 2022 as the administrative parent organization of Able2 and Capabilities, Inc., both of which serve people with disabilities in the Chemung County area.

Be sure to share this event with your friends and family and we will see you on Sunday, October 12th at the starting line!