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Sunday, September 27th, 2026
93 North Country Road, East Setauket NY
5K
59–71°F · some rain risk
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2025
62–77°F
dry
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64–73°F
dry
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53–64°F
dry
2022
58–70°F
dry
2021
58–75°F
dry
2020
64–79°F
dry
2019
55–72°F
dry
2018
60–71°F
dry
2017
68–82°F
dry
2016
63–70°F
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About this race
NEW COURSE CELEBRATING OUR NATION'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY!
STARTING AT THE HISTORIC SETAUKET SCHOOL AND PASSING BY HISTORICAL SITES!
- Historic School: Starting point at the historic Setauket School.
- Route Highlights: The race will pass by Patriot's Rock, Setauket Neighborhood House, and Caroline Church.
- Cultural Touchpoints: Participants will see Emma Clark Library and memorials from the Battle of Setauket.
- Beautiful Scenery: Enjoy views of Frank Melville Memorial Park and many more historical sites!
RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE!
CULPER SPY DAY 5K - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH
PRESENTED BY THREE VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 6 PM ON SATURDAY, REGISTRATION IN-PERSON OPENS ON-SITE AT 7:30 RACE MORNING!
Registration on site opens at 7:30 AM!
5K Starts: 9:00 AM
Fun Run Starts: 8:30 AM
Refreshments for all finishers!
Guaranteed participant shirts if you register by September 16th!
5K AWARDS: (ceremony to begin after final finisher)
- Top Finishers: Awards for the top three male and female finishers overall.
- Age Groups: Awards for the top three males and females in the following age groups:
- 1-10: Competitive spirit starts young!
- 11-14, 15-19: Awards for youth runners!
- 20-24 up to 85+: Awards extended through various age groups!
For more information, visit the CULPER SPY DAY 5K RUN / WALK registration page.
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