Come out for the 45th annual Cardiac Classic at Central Park on Thanksgiving morning - a Schenectady community tradition. Your participation in the Cardiac Classic helps support cardiac care for patients at Ellis Medicine.
Choose your Participation Experience:
In-person Race - Join us on race day at Central Park, with event-day amenities and support.
Virtual Race - Complete your run on your own time, in any place, and you can still be part of the Cardiac Classic community.
Register by November 6 to have your shirt by race day!
Sponsorships are now open! Secure your participation early to maximize your visibility leading up to race day. View sponsorship opportunities and sign up online.
Schedule of Events:
8am: Wellness Walk (2 Miles)
9am: 5K Road Race
10am: Kids Fun Run (1 Mile)
Click here for course map
Cost:
In-person
$35 per 5K Runner
$25 per Wellness Walker
Kids Fun Run is Free
Virtual
$30 per Virtual 5K Runner
Shirts
Register by November 6 to have your shirt by race day!
Shirt Deadline: Register by November 6 to guarantee your shirt at Packet Pickup. After November 6, a limited supply will be available in registration order. If we cannot fulfill your shirt selection from that supply, we will order it for you and notify you when it is available for pickup at the Foundation Office at 1101 Nott Street, B4.

Short Sleeve
Shirt design shown is a digital mockup for illustrative purposes. Final shirt colors, placement, and design details may vary slightly.
5k Training Resources:
Runners World
Run Disney
Garmin Connect Users
Packet Pickup:
Bellevue Women's Center, 2210 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Niskayuna, NY 12309
Sunday, Nov 22, 12pm-4pm preferred
Wednesday, Nov 25, 12pm-4pm
Clothing Drive!
Donations of shirts, pants, jackets, socks, and undergarments ensure our patients can return home with comfort and dignity. Help our neighbors in need by bringing new clothing with tags to the race or click here to donate online.
FAQs
"Are strollers allowed?" - On the 2 mile Wellness Walk only. No wheeled apparatuses are permitted on the 5k run.
"Are dogs allowed?" - On the 2 mile Wellness Walk only. Please be sure to clean up after your pup - thanks!