Heckscher State Park - Field 1, East Islip NY
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
🏃♀️ Event Details
- Date: May 9th, 2026 - RAIN OR SHINE!
- Location: Heckscher State Park - Field 1, East Islip, NY
- Strollers: Jogging strollers are welcome!
👩👧👦 Celebrating Super Moms
- Who: All ladies including Moms, Daughters, Sisters, Grandma's, Aunts, Step-Moms, Adoptive Moms, Foster Moms, and Moms-to-be!
- Cultural Impact: A new tradition to celebrate the special women in our lives!
- Course: One of the flattest and most scenic courses on Long Island!
⏰ Start Time
- Time: 9am
- Parking: Arrive before 8am to avoid parking fees charged by the State Parks Department. Please plan ahead!
🏅 5K Awards
- Awards: Top three male and female finishers overall.
- Age Groups: Top three males and females in 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+.
- T-shirts: Guaranteed for participants who register by April 29th!
🎉 Fun Run
- Eligibility: Open to children 12 and under.
- Start Time: Starts at 8:30am.
- Results: Available online after the race.
💰 Entry Fees
- 5K: $35 with event shirt guaranteed if registered by April 29th, $40 Day-of.
- Fun Run: $20 with event shirt guaranteed if registered by April 29th, $25 Day-of.
🤝 Charitable Giving Initiative
- Strong Island Running Club: Aligns with TEAM RED WHITE AND BLUE to assist wounded veterans.
- Support Local Moms: Partnered with The Nest Egg, a charitable group that helps local mothers and families in need.
- Visit: Learn more about The Nest Egg at https://thenesteggny.org.
- Donation: Please consider donating at checkout!
🛍️ Community Contribution
- Food Drive: Bring a non-perishable food item to help ISLAND HARVEST feed our neighbors on Long Island.
🔗 Registration
- Sign Up: For race registration, visit here.
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