Westfield Sunrise Mall to Host Hope Runs Here 5K Run/Walk Aug. 17

Westfield Sunrise Mall will serve as the start and finish points of the ninth annual LI2Day Hope Runs Here 5K run/walk to raise breast cancer awareness on August 17 at 8:30 a.m. Hundreds of participants are expected to take part in the event, which will be held in memory of Bonnie Levine, who passed away at the age of 36 following a battle with the disease. Proceeds from the event will benefit the LI2Day nonprofit organization, which to date has raised more than $7 million to fight all cancers on Long Island.

“Westfield Malls are proud to be a part of Long Island’s fight against breast cancer and other types of cancers, and to support LI2Day’s mission to raise awareness and funds for cancer research,” said Westfield South Shore and Sunrise Marketing Director Vanessa Mitton.

There will be award medals presented to the top male overall, top female overall, top male and top female masters division, top overall wheelchair division, top three overall cancer survivors (other than breast cancer), and top three overall breast cancer survivors, as well as awards presented to the top three males and females in 19 different age ranges. All participants will receive commemorative shirts, enjoy post-race refreshments and be eligible to participate in raffles. All cancer survivors will also be recognized.

Residents should anticipate road closures and delays on the day of the race between 8:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Portions of the route will open as runners/walkers pass and as authorities allow. Carmans Road from Carmans Road School heading North will open at approximately 8:55 a.m., Pompano Lane will have limited access to Maryland Avenue, and participants should be off Pittsburgh Avenue and heading south on Carmans Road to the mall by approximately 9:30 a.m. A full map of the run route is available at www.li2daywalk.org/hope-runs-here-5k.

All those interested may register at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Massapequa/hoperunshere by 6 p.m. on August 13, or in person at the Swag Bag and Race Bib Pick-up events being held at Westfield South Shore Mall by Macy’s Court on August 15 and at Westfield Sunrise Mall by the Mall Management Office between Macy’s and JCPenney on August 16, both from 2 p.m.-7 p.m.; the pre-registration fee will be $25. Registration may also be completed on the day of the race from 6:45 a.m.-8 a.m. for $30. For more information, visit www.hoperunshere.org, or email LI2Day with any questions at info@li2daywalk.org.