VFW Post 414, Center Moriches NY
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
🏃♂️ Event Overview
Join us for the inaugural Rifleman Run 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, in beautiful Center Moriches! This exciting event starts and finishes at VFW Post 414 on Main Street, providing a vibrant community atmosphere as you lace up your sneakers. The 5k course will take you on a scenic journey down to Moriches Bay, meandering through charming neighborhoods and culminating in a thrilling sprint down Main Street to the finish line. View Course Route
🎉 Purpose and Celebration
Not only will you enjoy a fun and festive race experience, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! Proceeds from the Rifleman Run will benefit Victory Post #414 and the local military and veteran community in need.
- Finish Line: Celebrate your achievement at the VFW's cash bar, which will be open and ready to serve refreshments.
- Community Impact: Run for a purpose and connect with your community while honoring those who have served.
- Fun Day: A day of camaraderie, fitness, and fun awaits!
- Date: Mark your calendars for September 27, 2025.
🎽 Giveaways
2025 VFW Rifleman Run Race T-Shirts will be given out to the first 100 runners to sign up.
🏆 Age Group Awards
- Top Overall: Male and Female
- Stroller Division: Top 3 Male and Female
- Top 3: Male and Female in each age group
- Age Group Ranges: 14 & 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 & Over
Awards will be presented after the race at the VFW.
💬 Inspirational Quote
"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him" - G.K. Chesterton
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