The 21 Run is a family-friendly 5k run/walk. It was held each year at the Cornell’s FR Newman Arboretum in Ithaca, New York until 2020, when it became a virtual event. The event is organized in conjunction with the Cornell University Men’s Lacrosse program and the Family Reading Partnership of Ithaca, and in past years has also featured a Read-Aloud and Bookmaking Tent.
We are excited to announce that the 22nd edition of the 21 Run will include an in-person run in Ithaca, NY along with an option to participate virtually.
IN PERSON 21 RUN: Spring 2027, Cass Park, Ithaca NY
VIRTUAL 21 RUN: Read, Run, & Shop the webstore
Here are some ways you can help us continue this 22 year tradition and honor George’s Legacy in 2027:
ATTEND the in-person run at Cass Park in Ithaca.
RUN or walk any 5k course during the race window (if you are in the Ithaca area you might consider trying one of the Family Reading Partnership’s story walks)
READ a story to a child
SHARE a photo of your 21 Run or Read (tag us @msgbfoundation on Instagram)
POST your 21 Run time using the online form (see instructions below).
PRE-REGISTER BY COMPLETING THIS FORM
THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
1) PURCHASe ANY ITEM FROM OUR 21 RUN WEB STORE
LINK TO 2027 WEB STORE WILL BE LIVE IN EARLY 2027
--OR--
2) MAKe ANY DONATION TO THE BOIARDI FOUNDATION
CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION USING PAYPAL
WE ARE ON VENMO @MSGBFOUNDATION
CURIOUS ABOUT OTHER DONATION METHODS? CONTACT US AT THEBOIARDIFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM
If your purchase or donation is intended to register multiple runners you can note that when posting your times or you can send us an email (theboiardifoundation@gmail.com)
The Mario St George Boiardi Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax I.D. 26-1141871), and donations are tax-deducible to the extent allowed by law. A portion of the purchase price of all web store items is considered a donation (in most cases ~45% of the purchase price). Tax receipts will be sent via email for all purchases over $250, and can be sent upon request for any purchase from the web store.
