Heather's Home 5k

Heather's Home 5K is an annual June 5K held at Eldridge Park in Elmira, New York. The race begins early in the morning and features a Kids' Fun Run, making it suitable for both adult runners and families. This event benefits orphanages in Haiti and Ghana; one recent edition raised nearly $16,000 for this cause. The course details suggest a park-based community 5K, not a road-racing event. Its primary focus is its fundraising mission: the race encourages local runners, walkers, children, and supporters to transform a short summer run into tangible aid for children abroad. The series is now in its tenth year, establishing it as a tradition while maintaining the character of a small local race.