Step Up for GEC 2025

5K/3.1-mile Run or Walk

Your steps will help improve the quality of life for children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Sign up via the form below or download a printable version of the entry form.

Event Date

Saturday October 18, 2025

Location

Booth adjacent to 69th Street Pier, at the intersection of Bay Ridge Avenue and Shore Road.

Registration Details

In-Person registration includes a special event t-shirt, water, and post-race thank you celebration. Registrations received by October 3 will receive their shirt at the event. For registration received after October 3, if possible, we will try to meet all requests, however size/availability on the day of the race is not guaranteed.

In-Person Registration Fee | $40
Virtual Registration Fee | $30

You can register by clicking the submit button below or, if you prefer, print and complete the registration form linked above and email to cmansuetto@gecbklyn.org, mail it in or hand it in at 260 68th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 – Development Office. If you have any questions call 718-833-6633 x 228/229.

Schedule

11AM-2PM, Rain or Shine

• 10 AM-11 AM  | Check-in and late registration will be at GEC's booth adjacent to 69th Street Pier, at the intersection of Bay Ridge Avenue and Shore Road.
• 11 AM | Participants will assemble at the starting line on the running/walk path adjacent to the 69th Street Pier and will run (or walk) the 5k (3.1 mi) along the path. Runners will begin at 11, and walkers to follow. GEC program participants will be the next group to walk.
  Race coordinators will be at the halfway point to direct participants where to turn around and go back to the Starting/Finish Line.
• After Event | A "thank you" celebration will take place. Details TBA at event.

Rain or Shine

Remember this is a rain or shine event. If you are unable to attend on October 18, we encourage you to participate virtually (in the park, gym, your neighborhood, or on a treadmill) and donate to GEC's mission of care.

Winners

Winners in each of the Ages categories below will receive 1st Place Trophies.

• Children under 18
• 18-50 years
• Over 50 years

Prize for Those Who Raise $100+

Participants who raise $100 or more in collected donations will receive a special gift from the GEC.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Reply by Oct 3, 2025

Event Sponsor | $4,000 - Includes acknowledgement on all promotional materials, website, and signage at event. Plus 4 tickets to the post-race reception.

T-Shirt Sponsor | $3,000 - Includes sponsors logo/name on shirts. Also, acknowledgement on all promotional materials, website, and signage at event. Plus 3 tickets to the post-race reception.

Event Co-Sponsor | $2,000 - Includes acknowledgement on all promotional materials, website, and signage at event. Plus 2 tickets to the post-race reception.

Reception Sponsor | $2,000 - Includes acknowledgement on all promotional materials, website, and signage at event. Plus 2 tickets to the post-race reception.

Time Clock Sponsor | $1,000 - Includes acknowledgement on all promotional materials, website, and signage at event. Plus 1 ticket to the post-race reception.

Award Ceremony Sponsor | $1,000 - Includes acknowledgement on all promotional materials, website, and signage at event. Plus 1 ticket to the post-race reception.

Step Up Patron | $500 - Includes acknowledgement on all promotional materials, website, and signage at event.