Run For Jeff 2026

Run For Jeff is a morning run, walk, and ruck event held in Solvay, New York, starting at 900 Woods Road. Participants can choose from several options: a 5k run, a 10k run, ruck versions of both distances, virtual 5k and 10k participation, and a 2k run for school students. The timed events begin in the morning, with the student 2k starting first. The race benefits the Jeff Proietti Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships for students from Solvay and West Genesee high schools pursuing health and wellness studies. It commemorates Jeff Proietti, a Solvay native who was a fitness trainer, chef, and youth soccer coach. The event's activities—running, walking, rucking, and its focus on students and family fitness—align with his life and interests.