Koinonia 5K

Celebrate the beginning of summer! Celebrate over 60 years of Koinonia ministry! Run, walk, or stroll! 

All people and activity levels welcome!

This race supports the local community by providing funding for Koinonia's 9-week summer Nature Day Camp.  Funded items include:

• Camp Scholarships
• Youth Scholarships for other Koinonia programs
• Operational funds to support day camp activities and staffing

This event is a professionally timed 5K Run for our more serious participants, a Family Fun Run/Walk to run, walk, or stroll at your leisure, and for those folks that can't make it out to camp, a Virtual option!  The route will take you through beautiful Koinonia on the camp road.  A copy of the course will be provided ahead of the race.

5K registrations include:

• 5K professionally timed race
• New Koinonia 5K logo t-shirt
• All-day access to Koinonia's hiking trails, boating, fishing areas, and more  
• Photos of racers can be obtained on the race website following the event

Fun Run registrations include:

• Fun games and activities during and after the race!
• All-day access to Koinonia's hiking trails, boating, fishing areas, and more  
• Photos of racers can be obtained on the race website following the event

Back again, race timing provided by Catskills Timing!

Awards ceremony will follow the conclusion of the 5K race with Koinonia medals going to the top 3 men and top 3 women.  All kids 10 and under will receive a participation award.

Can't make it out to Koinonia?  Do the race virtually!  Gather your friends and make your own event! Send us your photos and be sure to tag KoinoniaNY on Facebook or koinoniahighlandlake on Instagram. 

Register to fundraise for Koinonia individually or as a group.  Not a runner?  Support one of the fundraising teams through a generous donation. Your donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. The top event fundraiser will be awarded a special Koinonia prize basket!

Don't wait to sign up! Early bird registration ends March 1st. T-shirt availability not guaranteed after May 1st.  

Want to stay all weekend or need a pack lunch for your post-race hiking adventure?  Contact register@koinoniany.org and reference the 5K for all your race weekend needs.

Road Closure Notice

For the safety of all racers, the camp road will be closed starting at 7:45 am on 5/23 in preparation to start the race. Please plan to arrive before that time to ensure you are able to drive in.

Join fellow runners on May 23, 2026 for the Koinonia 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 2K featuring a flat and fast course in Highland Lake.