4th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Together we #RunStacheStrong

We are excited to host the 4th Annual StacheStrong 5K Run/Walk as a VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON race during the weekend of September 18, 2021. Last year’s virtual race had 1,114 participants in all 50 states and we’re excited to continue to grow this as we run/walk to raise awareness and funds for brain cancer research. You can complete the virtual run in your respective city and state at ANY TIME during that weekend and we will also hold the in person race in our hometown of Vestal, NY at the Vestal High School at 3:00pm.This is of extra significance for our family, because this is where GJ developed his love for running as a standout cross country and track runner for his beloved Golden Bears.

Our 501(c)3 Not-for-Profit, StacheStrong, has been built on the core values of strength and togetherness. We formed and mobilized as a result of a dire diagnosis to my brother, George “GJ” Gerner, of Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. He endured two emergency brain surgeries, several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation and continued to fight daily until he passed away after a 2 year battle in September 2019. Everyone has heroes, but ours is one of the strongest you’ll ever meet. We’ve raised over $1,000,000 for brain cancer research and one of our core events is the StacheStrong 5K, which brings together his love for running with his desire to flip the script on this disease!

All registrations include a carolina blue shirt and the first 1,000 registrations will also receive a StacheStrong koozie

Sponsorship Details

Event ($5,000)

Large sponsor logo with premier placement on t-shirts, as well as on all race bibs, website, social media and event logistics email. Includes a promo code for up to 10 registrations.

Platinum ($2,500)

Medium sponsor logo on t-shirts, as well as on all race bibs, website and social media. Includes a promo code for up to 5 registrations.

Gold ($1,000)

Small sponsor logo on t-shirts, website and social media. Includes a promo code for up to 2 registrations.

Silver ($500)

Sponsor logo on website and social media. Includes a promo code for 1 registration.

Bronze ($250)

Sponsor logo on website and social media.

If interested in becoming a sponsor, please email StacheStrong@gmail.com