Running events on Long Island: 5K, 10K, marathons and walks

Sept. 20: THIN MINT SPRINT 5K RACE AND FAMILY FUN WALK/RUN

Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com

• 5k starts at 8:30 a.m., 1-mile family walk starts at 10 a.m., benefits the Girl Scouts of Nassau County.
• Fee 5k: $55, $75 race day; 1-mile: $30, $35 race day.
• When 8:30 a.m.

Sept. 20: MIGHTY MADISON’S BIRTHDAY 5K

Marjorie R. Post Community Park, 451 Unqua Rd., Massapequa, 631-806-4649, strongislandrunningclub.com.

• 5k to benefit DIPG awareness and research, check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., kids fun run begins at 8:45 a.m.
• Fee $35 race day; fun run: $20 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Sept. 20: WANTAGH WARRIOR 9/11 MEMORIAL 5K

Wantagh High School, 3297 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh, raceawesome.com.

• 5k run/walk through the streets of Wantagh, check-in is 7:15-8:20 a.m., 1k kids fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.
• Fee $37-$45, $50 race day; military/first responders and high schoolers: $32-$40, $45 race day; fun run: $13, $15 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Sept. 20: HELEN’S 5K RUN/WALK

Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k run/walk to benefit individuals who are blind, deafblind or have low vision from early childhood through adulthood, check-in is 7:45-9 a.m.
• Fee $35, $25 ages 17 and younger.
• When 9:30 a.m.

Sept. 26: HAMPTONS MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON AND 5K

Agawam Park, 51 Pond Lane, Southampton, hamptonsmarathon.com.

• Marathon and half-marathon begin at 7:30 a.m., 5k begins at 7:45 a.m.
• Fee Marathon: $110-$130, $135 race day; half-marathon: $95-$115, $120 race day; 5k: $40-$50, $55 race day.
• When 7:30 a.m.

Sept. 26: SUNY OLD WESTBURY 5K RUN/WALK AND DASH

SUNY Old Westbury, 223 Store Hill Rd., Old Westbury, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k run/walk and 100-meter dash to benefit SUNY Old Westbury programs and students.
• Fee $35, $50 race day; faculty/alumni: $30, $50 race day; students: $15, $40 race day; 100-meter dash: $10.
• When 8:30 a.m.

Sept. 26: AMERICA’S VETDOGS 5K RUN AND DOG WALK

Smithtown Elementary School, 51 Lawrence Ave., Smithtown, 631-930-9053, vetdogs.org/run.

• 5k run/walk to raise funds for service and guide dogs.
• Fee $35.
• When 9 a.m.

Sept. 26: THE EUGENE "GENO" GOODRICH FOUNDATION FIGHTING MELANOMA 5K RUN/WALK

Farmingdale High School, 150 Lincoln St., Farmingdale, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to raise awareness and funds to fight melanoma.
• Fee $35, $40 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Sept. 26: HOPE ’N SOLES WALK

Eisenhower Park, Field #5, Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow, 518-326-3237, donatelifenys.org.

• 1-, 2- and 3-mile walks to benefit Donate Life New York State.
• Fee $35 by Sept. 23, $40 after; $20 ages 12 and younger.
• When 9 a.m.

Sept. 26: LIVE LIKE VIN 5K RUN/WALK

Westhampton Beach Village Marina, 1 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k run/walk to benefit local charities, kids fun run starts at 8:30 a.m., featuring post-race refreshments and raffle, bring a nonperishable food item.
• Fee $30, $35 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Sept. 26: SUPERHEROES FOR CHILD CARE 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN

Eisenhower Park, Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• Kids fun run starts at 9:30 a.m., 5k starts at 10 a.m., benefits the Child Care Council of Nassau.
• Fee $35, $40 race day.
• When 10 a.m.

Sept. 26: WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S

Peconic Landing, 1500 Brecknock Rd., Greenport, 631-315-6494, act.alz.org/nofo.

• Benefits Alzheimer’s care, support and research, check-in begins at 9 a.m., opening ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m., donations will be accepted.
• Fee Donations.
• When10 a.m.

Sept. 27: WALK FOR ORAL CANCER AWARENESS

Eisenhower Park, Field #1, Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow, 516-227-1112, nassaudental.org.

• Walk to benefit oral cancer public education, screenings and research, features raffles and free oral cancer screenings.
• Fee $40, $20 ages 6-12, free for oral cancer survivors.
• When 8 a.m.

Sept. 27: 6-HOUR 60TH BIRTHDAY RUN

Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., North Babylon, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 1.75-mile loop, honors individuals born in 1966, all ages welcome.
• Fee $60 by Sept. 7, $65 after, $70 race day.
• When 8:30 a.m.

Sept. 27: MASHASHIMUET PARK FRIENDS AND FAMILY 5K RUN/WALK

Mashashimuet Park, Main St. and Jermain Ave., Sag Harbor, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to benefit the renovation of Mashashimuet Park’s historic structures and scholarship fund.
• Fee $25, $30 race day; ages 13 and younger: $15, $20 race day.
• When 8:30 a.m.

Sept. 27: THE CLASSIC APPLE PIE 5K

Eisenhower Park, Field #2, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation.
• Fee $33, $35 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Sept. 27: YMCA EAST HAMPTON RECENTER 5K RUN/WALK

East Hampton Main Beach, 101 Ocean Ave., East Hampton, 201-693-1320, ymcali.org/5Kseries.

• Benefits local individuals and families in need.
• Fee $30, $35 race day; ages 17 and younger: $15, $20 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Sept. 27: CULPER SPY DAY 5K RUN/WALK

Setauket Elementary School, 134 Main St., East Setauket, 631-751-3730, tvhs.org.

• 5k through the heart of Long Island’s Revolutionary past, fun run at 8:30 a.m.
• Fee $30, $10 for fun run.
• When 9 a.m.

Sept. 27: POQUOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 5K RUN/WALK

California Park, 72 Washington St., East Setauket, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to benefit the Village of Poquott, 400-meter fun run at 9:30 a.m.
• Fee $30; free for fun run.
• When 10 a.m.

Oct. 3: NORTHWELL HEALTH GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN

Bay Shore Marina, South Clinton Ave., Bay Shore, raceawesome.com.

• 13.1-mile half-marathon and 10k and 5k run/walk.
• Fee Half-marathon: $74-$89, $84-$99 race day; 10k: $64-$74, $74-$84 race day; 5k: $49-$54, $54-$59 race day.
• When 7:30 a.m.

Oct. 3: LEGACY RUN IN THE PARK 5K

Long Island Innovation Park, 25 Corporate Dr., Hauppauge, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• Benefits the GSE Shybunko Memorial Fund.
• Fee $40, $10 ages 12 and younger.
• When 8:30 a.m.

Oct. 3: ANTHONY’S RED SHOE FUND RUN 5K RUN/WALK

Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to benefit families seeking medical treatment for their sick children, check-in outside Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, kids dash starts at 10 a.m., parking available at LaValle Stadium.
• Fee $35, $40 race day; $25 ages 18 and younger; $20 fun run.
• When 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 3: JACK'S RUN 5K RUN/WALK

Eisenhower Park, Field #2, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to benefit Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism.
• Fee $25, $30 race day.
• When 8:30 a.m.

Oct. 3: SUFFOLK COUNTY 5K FOR LIFE RUN/WALK

Heckscher State Park, 1 Heckscher State Pkwy., East Islip, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k run/walk to honor donor heroes, held at Field 1.
• Fee $25, $30 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 4: MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK

Grangabel Park, Peconic Ave., Riverhead, 800-227-2345, 212-492-8433, makingstrideswalk.org/easternlongisland.

• Walk benefits breast cancer research, patient services and advocacy, check-in at 9 a.m.
• Fee Donations. 
• When 10 a.m. ; rain date: Oct. 4.

Oct. 4: BLAZING TRAILS 5K AND 1 MILE WALK FOR AUTISM

Eisenhower Park, Field #2, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow, elitefeats.com.

• Benefits children and adults with autism.
• Fee $35 by Sept. 25, $40 after, $45 race day.
• When 8:30 a.m.

Oct. 4: THE BIG ENERGY WALK

Holtsville Ecology Center, 249 Buckley Rd., Holtsville, runsignup.com.

• Noncompetitive 5k run/walk to raise awareness for ADHD, check-in begins at 8 a.m.
• Fee $35, $25 ages 5-12.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 4: GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE LONG ISLAND 5K RUN/WALK

Shorefront Park, Rider Ave. and Smith St., Patchogue, 631-935-0493, elitefeats.com.

• 5k, 1-mile walk and fun run to benefit GiGi’s Playhouse Long Island’s Down Syndrome Achievement Center, featuring post-race festivities.
• Fee $35 by Sept. 30, $40 after; $20 ages 11 and younger.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 4: MASSAPEQUA PARK MILE RUN

Park and Clark boulevards, Massapequa Park, 516-662-7030, massapequaroadrunners.org.

• Women’s heat at 9 a.m., men’s heat at 9:30 a.m., 1/4-mile fun run after both heats.
• Fee $20 by Sept. 23, $25 after; $15 ages 18 and younger; free for fun run.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 4: RUN THE VINEYARDS

Pindar Vineyards, 37645 Main St., Peconic, 856-430-8250, gooddayforarun.com.

• 5k and 8k run to benefit the New York Cancer Foundation, featuring live entertainment and a glass of wine at the finish line.
• Fee 5k: $48, $50 race day; 8k: $50, $52 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 4: ANTHONY BOCCHIMUZZO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND 5K

Suffolk County Police Department, 30 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank, 631-433-0539, elitefeats.com.

• Community run/walk in memory of Anthony Bocchimuzzo, benefits high school senior scholarships, check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., kids fun run starts at 9 a.m.
• Fee $35, $5 fun run.
• When 9:30 a.m.

Oct. 4: MANHASSET BREAST CANCER 5K/WALK

Mary Jane Davies Park, Plandome Road, Manhasset, 516-627-2410, manhassetbreastcancer.org.

• 5k run and walk benefit the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer, opening ceremony and check-in begin at 8:30 a.m.
• Fee $30, $40 race day.
• When 9:30 a.m.

Oct. 4: THUNDER RUN 5K RUN/WALK

Heckscher State Park, 1 Heckscher State Pkwy., East Islip, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k run/walk to benefit the Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program, 1k kids fun run starts at 9:30 a.m., held at Field 4.
• Fee $25, $30 race day; $10 ages 17 and younger; $6 fun run.
• When 10 a.m.

Oct. 4: WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S

Eisenhower Park, Field #6, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow, 631-315-6486, act.alz.org/nassau.

• Benefits Alzheimer’s care, support and research, check-in begins at 9 a.m., opening ceremony will be held at 10 a.m., donations will be accepted.
• Fee Donations.
• When 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 4: LET'S WALK, LET'S TALK

Long Beach Boardwalk, Laurelton Blvd., Long Beach, 516-940-2225, wizevents.com/licc-walk.

• Walk to benefit the Long Island Crisis Center, check-in starts at 10:15 a.m.
• Fee $25.
• When 11:30 a.m.

Oct. 10: PUNK ROCK RUN FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Rd., Mount Sinai, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• Half-marathon begins at 8:20 a.m., 10k begins at 8:45 a.m., 5k begins at 9:30 a.m., benefits mental health counseling services.
• Fee $35 for 5k; $45 for 10k; $60 half-marathon; fun run: free, $20 with T-shirt.
• When 8:20 a.m.

Oct. 10: PINK PUMPKIN 5K RUN AND WALK

Off the Bay Sayville, 220 N. Main St., Sayville, 631-589-5700, sayvillerunning.com.

• 5k run/walk to benefit Mondays Cancer Care, featuring post-race party.
• Fee $35, $40 race day.
• When 8:30 a.m.

Oct. 10: LOVE IN ACTION 5K RUN/WALK

Venetian Shores Park, 850 Venetian Blvd., Lindenhurst, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to raise awareness and funds for foster children, kids fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.
• Fee $30, $35 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 10: RUN WALK PRAISE 5K RUN/WALK

Baldwin Harbor Park, 3219 Grand Ave., Baldwin, 646-504-2512, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to benefit maternal health initiatives.
• Fee $35, $40 race day; ages 12 and younger: $20, $25 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 11: 5K & PAWS WALK

Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., North Babylon, 631-582-3663 x127, licares.org.

• 5k to support Long Island Cares’ Baxter’s Pet Pantry, check-in starts at 8 a.m., featuring vendors, pups, raffles and giveaways, bring a nonperishable pet food item.
• Fee $40, $45 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 11: THE GREAT PUMPKIN DASH TRAIL 5K

Blydenburgh County Park, Veterans Memorial Hwy., Smithtown, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, kids fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.
• Fee $38, $40 race day; free for fun run.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 12: NORTH BABYLON & WEST BABYLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5K RUN/WALK

Town of Babylon Parks & Recreation, 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to benefit the North Babylon Food Pantry at St. Paul’s Reformed Church.
• Fee $35, $40 race day.
• When 8 a.m.

Oct. 17: 5K RUN FOR THE RIDLEY

• McDermott Ave., Riverhead, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com. 5k to benefit the New York Marine Rescue Center, check-in starts at 7 a.m.
• Fee $50.
• When 8 a.m.

Oct. 17: AMERICAN LEGIONS/VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS RUN FOR HEROES 5K RUN/WALK

Baldwin Harbor Park, 3219 Grand Ave., Baldwin, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to benefit local veterans’ posts, check-in begins at 8 a.m.
• Fee $35, $40 race day; $30 college students; $25 veterans and first responders; $20 ages 17 and younger.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 17: JACLYN M. RAMIREZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 5K RUN/WALK AND FUN RUN

Eisenhower Park, Field #2, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• Benefits scholarships, kids fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.
• Fee $30, $35 race day; middle and high school students: $15, $17.50 race day; free for fun run.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 17: LARRY HOHLER BI-CONTINENTAL 5K RUN/WALK

St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, 4 Woodville Rd., Shoreham, hopechildrensfund.org/events.

• 5k to benefit orphaned children in Meru, Kenya.
• Fee $40.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 17: OYSTER BAY SUPERVISOR'S 5K

Townsend Square, Oyster Bay, 516-349-7646, glirc.org.

• 5k race through the heart of the hamlet of Oyster Bay.
• Fee $35-$45 ($30-$40 Oyster Bay residents), $50 race day ($45 Oyster Bay residents).
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 17: RVCBCC 5K RUN/WALK

Long Beach Boardwalk, Laurelton Blvd., Long Beach, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to raise awareness for breast cancer, kids’ fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.
• Fee $35, $30 seniors and breast cancer survivors, free for ages 12 and younger.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 17: SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON

Gardiner County Park, Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore; Deer Park Ave. and Railroad Ave., Babylon; raceawesome.com.

• 5k at 9 a.m. and 1k kids fun run at 11 a.m. on Oct. 17 in Gardiner County Park; 10k, half-marathon and full marathon start at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 18 in Babylon Village at Deer Park Ave. and Railroad Ave.; supports services for veterans.
• Fee 5k: $47-$52, $60 race day; 10k: $79-$84, $95 race day; half-marathon: $124-$134, $145 race day; full marathon: $144-$154, $170 race day; fun run: $15, $20 race day.
• When  9 a.m. Oct. 17, 7:30 a.m. Oct. 18.

Oct. 17: TERRYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT 5K RUN/WALK

Terryville Terryville Fire Department Station 2, 688 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k run/walk to benefit the Terryville Fire Department Company 2.
• Fee $30.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 17: CEREBRAL PALSY FAMILY 5K

Belmont Lake State Park, North Babylon, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to raise awareness for cerebral palsy.
• Fee $35, free for ages 14 and younger.
• When  9:30 a.m.

Oct. 17: WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S

Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank, 631-315-6494, act.alz.org/yaphank.

• Benefits Alzheimer’s care, support and research, check-in begins at 9 a.m., opening ceremony will be held at 10 a.m.
• Fee Donations.
• When 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 18: MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK

Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, 212-237-3875, makingstrideswalk.org/longisland.

• 5-mile walk benefits breast cancer research, patient services and advocacy. Check-in at 7 a.m., rolling start at 7 a.m., held at Field 5.
• Fee Donations.
• When  7 a.m.

Oct. 18: GIVE LIFE NEW YORK 5K RUN/WALK

Eisenhower Park, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow, 631-589-5700, sayvillerunning.com.

• 5k to raise awareness for organ donations, ¼-mile kids fun run (ages 12 and younger) starts at 8 a.m., held at the Field House near Parking Fields 1 and 2.
• Fee $40, $45 race day; free for fun run.
• When 8:30 a.m.

Oct. 18: ADELPHI PANTHERS FOR A CAUSE 5K

Adelphi University, 1 South Ave., Garden City, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• Check-in opens at 8 a.m., kids fun run for ages 2-7 starts at 9 a.m., 1k run/walk starts at 9:15 a.m., 5k run/walk starts at 9:30 a.m.
• Fee 5k: $25, $30 race day; 1k: $10; free for fun run.
• When  9:15 a.m.

Oct. 18: RUNTOBERFEST 5K

Cedar Creek Park, 3340 Merrick Rd., Seaford, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, kids fun run starts at 9 a.m., held at Field 4.
• Fee $30 by Sept. 26, $33 after, $35 race day; free for fun run.
• When  9:30 a.m.

Oct. 18: WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S

Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., North Babylon, 631-315-6486, act.alz.org/belmontlake.

• Benefits Alzheimer’s care, support and research, check-in begins at 9 a.m., opening ceremony will be held at 10 a.m.
• Fee Donations.
• When 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 24: PLANTING FIELDS FALL 5K RUN/WALK

Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay, 516-922-8676, elitefeats.com.

• 5k through the historic Planting Fields Arboretum, Halloween costumes are encouraged, check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., 5k at 8:30 a.m., kids fun run at 9:30 a.m.
• Fee $45, $50 race day; fun run: $25, $30 race day.
• When  8:30 a.m.

Oct. 24: FEET TO THE FIRE 5K RUN/WALK

Hicksville Fire Department Station No. 4, 1 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to benefit the Hicksville Fire Department.
• Fee $30, $35 race day; first responders: $25, $30 race day.
• When  9 a.m.

Oct. 24: PAWS FOR FREEDOM 5K FAMILY RUN/WALK

Heckscher State Park, 1 Heckscher State Pkwy., East Islip, 631-624-4126, 917-416-4133, sayvillerunning.com.

• 5k run/walk to benefit service animals for veterans, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 6607.
• Fee $40.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 24: RHATIGAN'S RUN 5K RUN/WALK

Knights of Columbus, 33 S. Tyson Ave., Floral Park, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k to honor the memory of Jim Rhatigan, proceeds benefit the Floral Park Knights of Columbus Charity and Building Funds.
• Fee $30, $40 race day.
• When  9 a.m.

Oct. 24: THE RUNNING DEAD 5K RUN/WALK

Shorefront Park, 49 Smith St., Patchogue, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k of "humans" and "zombies," prizes will be awarded for best costumes and most captured flags.
• Fee $30 by Oct. 2, $35 after, $40 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 24: SMITHTOWN RUNNING OF THE BULL

Smithtown Central School District, 26 New York Ave., Smithtown, 631-979-8069, sayvillerunning.com.

• 5k run and 1k family fun run through the streets of Smithtown, featuring post-race festivities.
• Fee $35 by Oct. 16, $40 after; $10 fun run.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 24: OUTRUN THE STIGMA 5K RUN/WALK

Front St. and Park Blvd., Massapequa Park, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• Benefits initiatives for numerous departments to help boost morale and officers’ mental health, assistance for families after a suicide, grief groups, seminars for officers, events and other costs associated with awareness and prevention, kids fun run starts at 8:45 a.m., ceremony at 9 a.m.
• Fee $30 before Oct. 11, $35 after; $5 fun run.
• When 9:15 a.m.

Oct. 25: JOHN THEISSEN CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION FREAKY 5K AND KIDS TRICK OR TREAT 1/4 MILE TROT

John Theissen Children’s Foundation, 1492 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, jtcf.org.

• Kids fun run at 8 a.m., 5k at 8:30 a.m., benefits sick and underprivileged children.
• Fee $25, $30 race day; $10 kids trot.
• When 8:30 a.m.

Oct. 25: LYNBROOK COUNCIL OF PTAS 5K

North Middle School, 529 Merrick Rd., Lynbrook, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• Benefits scholarships, kids fun run starts at 8 a.m.
• Fee $30 by Oct. 3, $35 after, $40 race day; ages 18 and younger: $25; fun run: $10, $12 race day.
• When  8:30 a.m.

Oct. 25: RACE FOR THE GREENWAY 5K RUN/WALK

Hallock State Park, 6062 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-806-4649, strongislandrunningclub.com.

• Kids fun run starts at 8:30 a.m., 5k run/walk starts at 9 a.m., featuring post-race wine crawl.
• Fee 5k: $35, $45 race day; $10 fun run.
• When 9 a.m.

Oct. 25: ELIZABETH FERRIS MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK

Heckscher State Park, 1 Heckscher State Pkwy., East Islip, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k run/walk to benefit pancreatic cancer research, held at Field 1.
• Fee $30, $35 race day.
• When  9:30 a.m.

Oct. 31: MONSTER DASH 5K RUN/WALK

Stony Brook Fire Department Station 2, 1410 Stony Brook Rd., Stony Brook, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k run/walk and 1-mile fun run hosted by the Stony Brook Fire Department, fun run starts at 9 a.m., costumes are encouraged.
• Fee $30 before Sept. 26, $35 after; $20 fun run.
• When  9:30 a.m.

Nov. 1: FALLBACK HALF-MARATHON AND 5K

Heckscher State Park, Heckscher Parkway, Parking Field 4, East Islip, elitefeats.com.

• Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation.
• Fee 5k: $35 by Oct. 10, $38 after, $40 race day; half-marathon: $60 by Oct. 10, $70 after, $75 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Nov. 7: VETERANS DAY CROSS-COUNTRY 4K RUN

Northport VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Rd., Northport, nrcrun.org.

• Benefits hospitalized veterans.
• Fee $30, $35 race day; $15 for veterans, military and ages 13 and younger.
• When 10 a.m.

Nov. 8: VETERANS DAY 5K RUN/WALK

VFW Post #12144, 1218 Old Nichols Rd., Islandia, 631-806-4649, strongislandrunningclub.com.

• 5k to benefit community veterans and their families, kids fun run for ages 14 and younger starts at 8:30 a.m.
• Fee $35, $40 race day; fun run: $15, $20 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Nov. 15: CP NASSAU 5K WALK, RUN, ROLL, STROLL

Eisenhower Park, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow, cpnassau.org.

• Benefits Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s playground project and MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) program. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.
• Fee At least $200 in donations.
• When  8:30 a.m.

Nov. 15: ACHILLES LONG ISLAND 8K/4K

Jones Beach State Park, Field 6, Wantagh, 516-531-3323, elitefeats.com.

• 5k run/walk to benefit people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection.
• Fee $45, $50 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Nov. 15: CANCERCARE WALK FOR HOPE

Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course, 1 Southwoods Rd., Woodbury, 212-712-8396, cancercare.org/2026walk.

• Family-friendly 5k walk to support professional support services for people impacted by cancer. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
• Fee $40, $20 ages 5-16.
• When  9:30 a.m.

Nov. 28: ST. BRIGID/OUR LADY OF HOPE 5K RUN & WALK

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, 101 Maple Ave., Westbury, elitefeats.com.

• 5k run/walk to benefit the students of St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School, kids fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.
• Fee $25, $30 race day; ages 13 and younger: $20, $25 race day; $15 teachers; $5 fun run.
• When 9 a.m.

Nov. 29: ROB'S TRAIL RUN EDITION

Stillwell Woods Preserve, 72 S. Woods Rd., Woodbury, raceawesome.com.

• Cross-country 5k in memory of Rob Lauterborn, benefits the Center for Developmental Disabilities, check-in is 7:30-8:50 a.m.
• Fee $44-$49, $55 race day; middle and high school: $39-$44, $50 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Dec. 5: SEAFORD WELLNESS HOT CHOCOLATE RUN/WALK

Seaford High School, 1575 Seamans Neck Rd., Seaford, 516-384-8536, seafordwellness.com/hot-chocolate-run.

• 5k race, registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Fast and flat. Raffles, prizes, hot chocolate and bagels. Benefits health education and substance abuse awareness.
• Fee $37-$46 in advance, $50 race day; middle and high school students: $33-$42 in advance, $45 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Dec. 5: JINGLE BELL 5K RUN/WALK

Hofstra University, USA Building, North Campus, 900 Fulton Ave., Hempstead, 917-794-2103, jbr.org/longisland.

• Arthritis Foundation’s 5k run/walk on a USATF-certified course, check-in begins at 9 a.m., donations will be accepted.
• Fee $50 by Oct. 31, $55 after, $60 race day; kids’ fun run: $25 by Oct. 31, $30 after, $35 race day.
• When 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 6: TOUGH COOKIE 8K TRAIL RACE

Gov. Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park, at north end of Sunken Meadow State Parkway, Kings Park, nrcrun.org.

• A challenging and hilly course, featuring raffles and holiday cookies, registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Benefits the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.
• Fee $30.
• When 10 a.m.

Dec. 12: A BACKYARD ULTRA

Blydenburgh County Park, Veterans Memorial Hwy., Smithtown, 631-589-5700, sayvillerunning.com.

• Competitors will consecutively run the distance of 6,706 meters (4.167 miles) in less than one hour, event continues until one participant is remaining, benefits the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.
• Fee $134.25.
• When 8 a.m.

Dec.13: JINGLE ALL THE WAY 5K

Cedar Creek Park, 3340 Merrick Rd., Seaford, 516-442-0117, raceawesome.com.

• 5k begins at 9 a.m., Run Run Rudolph 1k begins at 8:30 a.m. Adults are welcome to run the 5k with a jogging stroller. Bring a toy for the John Theissen Children’s Foundation Toy Drive.
• Fee $39-$49, $55 race day; middle and high school students: $34-$44, $50 race day; fun run: $15, $20 race day.
• When 9 a.m.

Dec. 13: A BACKYARD ULTRA: THE 1 LAPPER

Blydenburgh County Park, Veterans Memorial Hwy., Smithtown, 631-589-5700, sayvillerunning.com.

• 6,706-meter (4.167-mile) run, benefits the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.
• Fee $25 by Oct. 5, $30 by Dec. 7, $40 after.
• When 9:30 a.m.