American Legions/Veterans of Foreign Wars Run for Heroes 5K Run/Walk
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American Legions/Veterans of Foreign Wars Run for Heroes 5K Run/Walk : October 17, 2026
The event is a community 5K run/walk held on October 17, 2026 at Baldwin Harbor Park in Baldwin, NY (3219 Grand Ave, 11510). Proceeds benefit local Veterans' posts.
The event distance is 5K and includes both running and walking entries. Registration categories and listed fees include entry tiers for college students, veterans and first responders, and youth 17 and under; example totals shown include processing fees. Options shown on the event page include standard entry, sponsorship-only, donation-only, and team registration.
On-site amenities for in-person participants include a commemorative t-shirt for all pre-registered in-person entries, refreshments, on-site water and restrooms, live-time results, same-day finish-line photos, and an awards ceremony following the race.
Awards are given by age-group categories rather than overall awards: top three male and female in several age ranges (16 & under; 17-30; 31-50; 51-60; 61-70) and top two male and female for older age groups (71-80; 81+).
Participant procedures note a bib pickup process with personalized bibs available if participants register three weeks in advance; a bib number is required for pickup and last-minute registrants are assigned bib numbers by text. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
