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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
1218 Old Nichols Road, Islandia NY
5K
42–57°F · some rain risk
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About this race
3rd ANNUAL VETERANS DAY 5K RUN / WALK
Presented by Islandia VFW Post 12144
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EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday November 8th 2026
Location: 1218 Old Nichols Road, Islandia, NY
ABOUT VFW POST 12144
- Established: May 30, 2015
- Mission: Foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts.
- Support: Serve Veterans, military, and communities: advocate for all Veterans.
- Proceeds: Help local Veterans and their families facing hardship.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VFW
REGISTRATION
Location: VFW Post 12144, 1218 Old Nichols Road, Islandia starting at 7:30am
RACE START TIMES
- 5K Race: Starts at 9:00am
- Kids Fun Run: Starts at 8:30am (14 and Under)
AMENITIES
- Awards: Age Group Awards & BBQ at the VFW afterwards!
- T-Shirts: Guaranteed for those who register by October 28th @ midnight!
- 5K Fees: $35 pre-registration (*plus card fees by 11/7 at 6pm)
- Day-of Fee: $40 for 5K
KIDS FUN RUN
- Pre-registration Fee: $15 (*plus card fees by 11/7 at 6pm)
- Day-of Fee: $20
COURSE DETAILS
Course: Starts & ends near the Veterans Memorial in front of VFW Post 12144 in Islandia
MORE INFO
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