Your Way 5k - Ella Rose Foundation 2026

The Your Way 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park in New Windsor, New York. The format is intentionally flexible, allowing participants to run, walk, stroll, push a stroller, or roll through the 5K. The Ella Rose Foundation organizes the race as a community fundraiser, with reduced entry fees for children ages 6-12 and free admission for ages 0-5. The venue is located at 660 Mt Airy Road, emphasizing a local gathering over a large-city event. Some participants aim for personal best times, while others enjoy a relaxed pace with family and friends. Proceeds benefit the Ella Rose Foundation's initiatives supporting families of children with special needs, providing financial aid, resources, support, and inclusive opportunities. The foundation's mission was inspired by Ella Rose's personal medical journey, which involved an extensive search for answers preceding her Rett Syndrome diagnosis.