2025 CHES 5K and Fun Run
presented by Ithaca Psychological Testing
Join the annual Cayuga Heights Elementary School (CHES) 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, May 4, 2025. This fun community event is open to everyone who would like to race through the beautiful streets of Cayuga Heights on a spring day. Funds raised will support the CHES PTA and the many PTA sponsored programs, activities, and events.
Race Details
Race Day: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Location: Cayuga Heights Elementary School (110 E. Upland Rd., Ithaca, NY)
There are two courses. Both are open to all:
Fun Run @ 9:00 a.m. - A one-mile, non-timed run designed for children in grades K-3 remains entirely on school grounds.
5K @ 9:30 a.m. - See the race course here. This is a USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event. Thank you to Finger Lakes Runners Club for sharing their expertise and equipment for race timing and registration.
Registration
Online registration is now open! Paper registration forms will also be sent home in students’ backpacks in early April. CHES PTA is committed to making this event accessible to all participants, and full scholarships are available again this year.
Registration fees
Pre-registration (through May 3): $15 per participant; $30 per family (2 or more participants). The price will be adjusted to reflect the family registration price when a third runner is added.
Day-of registration (May 4): $20 per participant; $40 per family. Race day registration opens at 8 a.m. and ends at 8:30 a.m.
To request a full scholarship, use coupon code CHES5K2025 during online payment or specify “X” on the paper registration form. For those able to support the event, additional donations will contribute toward the scholarship of other participants.
T-shirts (featuring student designs)
Shirts are available in Youth XS-XL, Ladies XS-4XL, and Men XS-4XL.
By April 20: T-shirts may be purchased for $15 each or with scholarship (order by this date to guarantee your size). (Note the extended deadline!)
5K and Fun Run participants can order a shirt as part of race registration.
Non-runners: Order shirts on the PTA website.
Race Day: Limited sizes will be available for $20 each, while supplies last.
Tips for Webscorer registration site: If registering multiple runners, you will register and (optionally) reserve a t-shirt for one runner per page. On the payment page, you will have the option of reviewing or editing registered runners before paying.
Contact: Heather Wells, Registration Manager - hknauss@gmail.com
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous financial support of this event and the CHES PTA, and to our supporters for providing food, services, and prizes for race participants.
TITLE SPONSOR
Platinum sponsor
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
In-Kind SUPPORTERS
Adam’s Corner Cafe • Alphabet Soup • Bangs Ambulance • BJ’s Wholesale • Cayuga Heights Fire Department • Cayuga Heights Police Department • Cornell Dairy • Emmy’s Organics • Finger Lakes Runners Club • Gary's Barber Shop • GreenStar • Instant Replay Sports • Ithaca Guitar Works • Ithaca Swim Club • Kiely’s Cooking • K-House Karaoke Lounge & Suites • Maxi’s Supper Club & Oyster Bar • Odyssey Book Store • Paleontological Research Institution • Purity Ice Cream • Rasa Spa • Sciencenter • Speckle Acres Maple • The Cherry Arts • Trader Joe’s • Village of Cayuga Heights • Wide Awake Bakery
Become a Sponsor
Funds raised from the 5K will support programs that are vital to the functioning of the school—including school-wide community-building events, student scholarships for enrichment activities and field trips, teacher classroom funds and appreciation events, and transportation and childcare for after school events.
View our 2025 Sponsorship Letter for more details on available sponsorship levels and how to secure your sponsorship. Commitments were required by Friday, March 28 to be included on the 5K t-shirt, but we are still happy to receive any sponsors or donations for a mention here and at the event.
Contact: Eric Griffith, Sponsorship Manager - fundraisingcommittee@chespta.net
Volunteers Needed
It takes a village to make the CHES 5K happen! We are currently seeking planning committee members as well as race day volunteers. Sign up using the following Google form to view available roles and indicate your area of interest.
Contact: Amara Gerarden, Volunteer Manager - amaraferebee@gmail.com
Race Contact
Mark Wells, Race Director - chespta5k@gmail.com