SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday May 13, 2026
Join us on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, for the 2nd Annual Olean Hospice Hope: Walk, Ride, Run Together! This exciting event offers participants a 1.4-Mile Walk, 5K Run, or 8.5-Mile Bike Ride, all in support of HomeCare & Hospice.
START/FINISH
Lincoln Park, corner of North Union & South State Street, downtown Olean, NY. START TIME 6 p.m.
Lincoln Park
Corner of N. Union & E. State Street
Olean, NY 14760
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
Online registration stays open through race day. Packet pickup will be at Lincoln Park from 4:30 PM until the start at 6:00 PM.
EVENT OVERVIEW
The event winds through Olean’s beautiful residential neighborhoods, raising awareness and funds for the compassionate care provided to patients and families facing end-of-life illnesses.
Honoring Carol L. Mahoney:
This year, we are proud to dedicate the event to Carol L. Mahoney, who devoted nearly 40 years to advancing healthcare in Western New York. Carol was pivotal in founding HomeCare & Hospice, expanding home care services, and creating the PACE program to help seniors remain in their homes. By participating, you honor Carol’s enduring impact on hospice, home care, and community health, while supporting compassionate end-of-life care across WNY.
GET INVOLVED
Lace up your sneakers, hop on your bike, or bring friends and family for a meaningful day of walking, riding, and running together—because Carol’s legacy is all about community, care, and connection.
OPTION 1: 1.4 Mile Walk (non-timed)VIEW WALK COURSE MAP
1.4 Miles. Endless Memories. One Shared Hope
*$35 through May 6th then $40
*$10 Students (18 and under)
OPTION 2: 5K Run
VIEW 5K COURSE MAP
Hospice Hope 5K For Forever Memories
*$35 through May 6th then $40
*$10 Students (18 and under)
OPTION 3: 8.52 Mile Bike Ride
VIEW BIKE RIDE COURSE MAP
*$35 through May 6th then $40
*$10 Students (18 and under)
Olean Hospice Hope: Walk, Ride, Run Together
– Honoring Carol L. MahoneyCelebrate Carol’s 40-year legacy of compassion and care and enjoy some awesome race-day perks! Your registration includes:
- Official event racing socks ?? (because, let’s be honest, do you really need another t-shirt?)
- Surprise race swag – Surprise goodies to make you feel like a champion!
- Race bib to rock while walking, riding, or running
- Post-race snacks, including our famous charcuterie cups
Want the official Hospice Hope T-shirt? You can snag one for just $12.00 at checkout—or upgrade to long-sleeve moisture-wicking shirts ($22) or lightweight quarter-zips ($32). Join us, move together, and honor Carol L. Mahoney’s incredible impact on hospice, home care, and seniors across WNY. Every step, ride, and mile supports compassionate care and keeps her legacy alive.
OPTION 4: Virtual 5K Run
VIRTUAL REGISTRATION OPEN (includes mailing of hat!)
Can't make the race... Participate virtually! Simply sign up for the 5K Virtual Race before it sells out. You choose the location and time to get out on your own and run/walk your 5K any time in the months of May or June. Feel free to use the FREE IYR Virtual App to track and score your run. You will be able to manually enter your finish time directly to the IYR Results Page any time during the months of May/June.
*Virtual participants will automatically receive their awesome hospice hope socks in the mail approximately 1 week after the race (Continental USA only). OPTIONAL T-shirts also available at checkout while supplies last and can be mailed out with the hat if you decide to order.
POST RACE CELEBRATION
The post race celebration and awards ceremony will take place at Lincoln Park after the run with music at the finish line, bottled water, post race snacks & goodies, etc.PARKINGThere is plenty of free parking at/near Lincoln Park.AGE GROUPS & AWARDSUnique awards will be awarded to the 1st overall male and female finishers in the 5K run. Finisher certificates—showing individual race stats and rankings—can be downloaded and printed after the race by clicking the RESULTS button at the top of this page. Special swag Snap/Lock Race Hospice Hope Bib Fasteners will also be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group for the 5K.5K Run Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.CONTACT / INFORMATIONFor additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Meme Yanetsko at myanetsko@homecare-hospice.org or 716-372-2106.CANCELLATION POLICYIn the event of foul weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by race organizers (ex: state of emergency, shelter-in-place, limit on social gatherings, etc), we want runners to know up front that we reserve the right to reschedule the event OR convert this to a virtual 5K race. There will be no refunds.
TIMING & FINISH LINE SERVICESProfessional timing and finish line services using industry leading Jaguar Electronic RFID timing will be provided by Race Management Solutions. Results are updated throughout the race in real time and can be accessed at any time after crossing the finish line using any one of the following options:
