The Ellen Hermanson Foundation is proud to announce it will be hosting the 27th Annual Ellen’s Run, a 5K walk / run race on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 9:00 AM at the Southampton Intermediate School, located at 70 Leland Ln, Southampton, NY 11968. The 5K (3.1 mile) walk / run will be held in-person, as well as virtually. This time-honored summer tradition is named in memory of Ellen Hermanson – who passed away in 1995 after battling breast cancer – a journalist, activist, mother, wife, and sister of foundation co-founders Julie Ratner and the late Emily Levin. This beloved event raises both money and awareness to ensure access to state-of-the art quality breast health care and support services right here on the East End of Long Island. Named the best sporting event in the Hamptons for several years by Dan’s Papers, Ellen’s Run welcomes runners, walkers, women, men, children, and families.
All participation – whether as a runner, a walker, a donor, a sponsor, a volunteer – and all funds raised support critically needed access to breast health care on the East End of Long Island.
All registrants receive a t-shirt, commemorative bib and finisher medal. Registrants are encouraged to register early to get a personalized race number. Registration details are as follows:
5K In-Person Run/Walk ($50 registration fee per person) – Register by July 31 to have your name printed on your bib. Check-in with event staff starting one hour before the race start time.
Virtual 5K ($50 registration fee per person) – Run or walk 3.1 miles anytime and anywhere! Time yourself and upload race results from August 21 through August 28, 2022.
All participants are encouraged to share Ellen's Run race pictures on Instagram, Facebook and other social media channels, tagging #EllensRun or #EllensRunSurvivor.
Funds raised provide for direct breast health services in our community:
Free breast cancer screenings for uninsured women;
A full-time oncological social worker to provide group and individual therapy through Ellen’s Well, a free support and wellness program;
Funding for a bilingual, bicultural outreach worker;
Transportation assistance to medical appointments;
Emergency grants for diagnostic breast healthcare expenses; and
Funding for breast health programs in partnership with The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center, OLA (Organización Latino-Americana of the East End), The Retreat—All Against Abuse, and The Shinnecock Indian Health Center.
For more information, to register, to donate, or to sponsor this event, visit https://www.ellenhermanson.org/events/2022/8/21/27th-annual-ellens-run or contact 631-907-1952.
Special thanks goes to the sponsors of the 27th Annual Ellen’s Run: Bloomberg Philanthropies, Hampton Racquet, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Cathy Tweedy / Saunders, Andrew Sabin Family Foundation, Dime Bank, Hampton Pool Company, RBC Wealth Management, The Shinnecock Indian Nation, The Golden Pear Cafe, Hampton Coffee Company, Hampton Risk Management / Dermot Dolan, Dee & Co, Hamptons Virtual Office Center LLC, Sotheby’s International Realty, Dan’s Papers / Schneps Media, 27east.com, James Lane Post, The East Hampton Star, WLNG 92.1 FM, Edward Jones Investments, Riverhead Building Supply, Rotary Club of Southampton, Schmidt’s Market & Produce, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. (Sponsorship list as of 8/03/2022.)
