Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Race
5K, 10K & One-Mile Walk/Fun Run
Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 9 AM
Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon NY
Take your running or walking game off road for a challenging 5K/10K course through beautiful Mendon Ponds Park in Mendon, NY. Or, new this year, a one-mile course for a more leisurely paced walk and/or a fun run for little ones! (Note: The one-mile course will be untimed.)
Check out the photo gallery from the 2022 inaugural event that hosted more than 150 runners and raised more than $70,000.
Money raised from Seize the Day will help fund EPI and its epilepsy programs and services that support thousands of children and adults in Upstate New York with epilepsy and seizure disorders.
Swag
Free event t-shirt in adult and youth size options for all participants!
Post race snacks.
Water and sandwiches provided by Amiel’s!
Amer’s Story
In 2019, Amer Armbruster was diagnosed with epilepsy. An avid runner and cross-country skier, he was initially unable to compete due to the uncertainty of his seizures. With the help of friends, family, and physicians, Amer discovered ways to work with his diagnosis and get back to the activities he loves. After finding his way, Amer recognizes that his case is mild, and that other people can suffer much more severe side effects causing significant life interruptions. Through the Seize the Day Race, Amer hopes to raise awareness about epilepsy, highlight the resources available to individuals and families and provide support to young people who may find themselves in the same place.
In 2019, Amer Armbruster was diagnosed with epilepsy. An avid runner and cross-country skier, he was initially unable to compete due to the uncertainty of his seizures. With the help of friends, family, and physicians, Amer discovered ways to work with his diagnosis and get back to the activities he loves. After finding his way, Amer recognizes that his case is mild, and that other people can suffer much more severe side effects causing significant life interruptions. Through the Seize the Day Race, Amer hopes to raise awareness about epilepsy, highlight the resources available to individuals and families and provide support to young people who may find themselves in the same place.
Registration
Registration is open!
5K/10K: $35
One-Mile: $10
Age Groups
- Ages 16 and Under
- Ages 17 – 25
- Ages 26+
Race Day Information
Date: Sunday, July 16, 2023
Location: Mendon Ponds Park – Mendon, NY
Parking: Beach Area off Douglas Road.
Race Routes: Click here for map.
Check-In: Click here for map.
Schedule
- 8:00 am: Check-In & On-Site Registration
- 9:00 am: 5K and 10K Races Start
- 9:30 am: One-Mile Walk/Fun Run Start
- 11:15 am: 5K/10K Awards
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors!
Sponsorship
Help us raise funds for critical services for children and adults with epilepsy in Upstate New York. Please consider supporting the event with a sponsorship.
Registration
Registration is open!
Get Involved!
Volunteer
It take a star studded volunteer group to pull off a successful race! Volunteer duties include course flagging/clean-up, onsite registration, food & beverage stations, t-shirt distribution, clean-up, and as-needed tasks. Specific duties will be assigned closer to race day (July 16, 2023).
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Promote the Race
In 2022, we had more than 150 runners. Help us crush that total by promoting the event with the tools below!
8.5″ x 11″ Event Flyer (PDF)
Share Facebook Event
Media
Photo & Video
News Coverage
August 15, 2022 – Spectrum News race day coverage here.
August 14, 2022 – Read 13WHAM’s race coverage here.
August 5, 2022 – Click here for a Bright Spot on Amer!
August 4, 2022 – Watch Amer’s interview on Good Day Rochester!
July 27, 2022 – Read more about Amer’s story here.