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When
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Where
1218 Old Nichols Road, Islandia NY
Distances
5K
Typical weather
42–57°F · some rain risk
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2025
51–64°F
rain
2024
44–67°F
dry
2023
40–53°F
dry
2022
47–55°F
dry
2021
45–60°F
dry
2020
50–74°F
dry
2019
31–41°F
dry
2018
45–56°F
dry
2017
42–48°F
rain
2016
45–60°F
dry
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About this race
3rd ANNUAL VETERANS DAY 5K RUN / WALK 5K presented by Islandia VFW Post 12144
VIDEO FROM 2024 CLICK HERE!
SUNDAY November 8th 2026
VFW Post 12144 was established on May 30, 2015. In keeping with the mission of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, we are here to foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our Veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all Veterans. The proceeds of this 5K Run/Walk will be utilized to help other Veterans in our community and their families who may have encountered hardship.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE VFW? CLICK HERE!
Registration:
Located at VFW Post 12144, 1218 Old Nichols Road, Islandia starting at 7:30am
5K Race starts at 9:00am
Kids Fun Run starts at 8:30am (14 and Under)
Amenities:
Age Group Awards & BBQ at the VFW afterwards!
T-shirts will be guaranteed to those who register by October 28th @ midnight!
5K Fees: $35 pre-registration (*plus card fees by 11/7 at 6pm)
$40 day-of
Kids Fun Run: $15 pre-registration (*plus card fees by 11/7 at 6pm)
(14 and under) $20 day-of
Course: Starts & ends near the Veterans Memorial in front of VFW Post 12144 in Islandia
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