Sean's Run

02/23/2022

Sean's Run 2014

01/03/2021

01/02/2021

So many to thank.

01/02/2021

Last Run 2019

12/31/2020

Dear Friend of Sean’s Run Weekend,
It is with gratitude that we announce the conclusion of Sean’s Run Weekend and all our associated activities as of January 2021. Our labor of love has run its course.
We are grateful for all who have made the event possible: all the runners, walkers, bicyclists, Zumba fans, our supportive community, the wonderful and gracious volunteers, the generous sponsors, the faithful donors, and, of course, our families.
We have decided to cross the finish line now, at the top of our game, rather than modify our plans for an extraordinary Grand Finale 20th Annual event in May 2021 to comply with likely COVID-19 mass gathering restrictions.
We want Sean’s Run, Sean’s Ride, the Zumbathon, Jaime’s Race, the Battle of the Belts, the Prevention Education Expo and the all the other activities of the weekend to be remembered as it was prior to the pandemic.
Beginning in 2002, for 18 consecutive years, neighbors, friends and families from far and wide came to Chatham, every spring to run, walk, bike, and more, in an extraordinary community event with a special purpose.
Whether under azure blue skies or in pouring rain, they participated to honor the memory of one very special young man. Sean was surely there, too, smiling down, proud of all of the ways Sean’s Run Weekend was touching lives of so many, and accomplishing such good.
Beginning as an untimed 5K run with 418 runners, Sean’s Run grew into a not-for-profit corporation that implemented and funded year-round projects and produced a weekend-long community event comprised of multiple activities. At the 15th annual event, 1,820 runners, walkers, bicyclists and Zumba fans signed up to participate.

Now Sean’s Run Weekend leaves a legacy of programs funded, scholarships granted, and a scholarship fund endowed. Thousands of young people across the region benefitted and many more to come will benefit in the future by Sean’s Run Weekend.
We understand that events come and go. But the many good things that have come from Sean’s Run Weekend, the friendships formed, and memories of fun enjoyed, will always remain.
Sincerely,
The Board of Directors and Organizing Committee
Sean’s Run Weekend

05/03/2020

Sean’s cousins and brother, each separated in 14 different cities across 7 states, videoed their quarantine edition of Sean’s Run 2020.

A celebration of Sean's Run 2020.

05/03/2020

Last year vs this year looking forward to a great year 2021. Make a smart move and follow guide lines for better year ahead.

05/02/2020

365 Days until Sean's Run Weekend - The Grand Finale

04/27/2020

In the week before what would have been the 19th Annual Sean’s Run Weekend, we wanted to let our supporters know that we are thinking of you.

We know, like each of us on the Sean’s Run Organizing Committee, your life has been changed because of COVID-19.

We are optimistic: “Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer.” Anita Krizzan, author.

We are looking to the future and believe we will see better times, happier times. May you and your family stay safe and healthy.

03/13/2020

Sean's Run Weekend Cancelled
On March 12, 2020 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered a ban on gatherings of 500 or more people across New York State “for the foreseeable future” as public officials try to contain the fast-moving coronavirus outbreak.
Based on this directive and what we know (and what we don’t know) about the spread of the virus, we have decided out of an abundance of safety for our valued participants and supporters, our wonderful volunteers, the hundreds of children who participate and the many spectators, we will cancel the 19th Annual Sean’s Run Weekend scheduled for May 2 & 3, 2020 in Chatham, NY. The event will not be rescheduled for this year.
This is a very difficult and disappointing decision for us because Sean’s Run Weekend is the basis of our fund-raising to support and promote our mission to combat underage drinking, impaired driving and lax use of seatbelts by teenagers.
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who planned to come to the event.
And a genuine thank you to those who were already registered and to those who added donations to their registration fee.
Please know your entry fees and donations in excess of the $10 cost for the shirt you reserved have been well invested in the grants we awarded to schools and youth groups. We appreciate you!
As a small token of our appreciation to all those who registered, we will hold your shirt for pick up at a date when the virus has been mitigated. Or you can pick it up at next year’s event.
Next Year – The Grand Finale
Our 2021 event will be the final Sean’s Run Weekend with a Grand Finale scheduled for May 1 & 2, 2021. We hope you will save the first weekend in May 2021 to join us as we celebrate our accomplishments and impact at the Grand Finale Sean’s Run Weekend.
Questions? Email - [email protected]

03/07/2020

Sean's Run Weekend is fast approaching -

From start to finish Sean's Ride creates a festive, interesting and fun event. This is the region’s premier early-spring cycling event and offers bicyclists many good reasons to bring their bikes to beautiful Columbia County. Experience our well-marked routes, superb rest stops, professional event...

03/06/2020

FunFact Friday: Kinderhook Runners Club, since 2009, has had dozens of members in the 5K annually. Check out their members' tent near the starting line for club information and an application to join.