EJ Autism 4 Mile Run/Walk
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EJ Autism 4 Mile Run/Walk
The EJ Autism 4 Mile Run/Walk is an annual road event at East Islip Marina Park in East Islip, New York. The event uses a flat, USATF certified four mile course with a scenic start and finish on the Great South Bay and includes multiple shorter options for families.
Distances
- 4 Mile Run/Walk
- Irish Mile (1.27 miles)
- 1/4 Mile Kiddie Run
Event amenities include a race tee shirt, post-race party and raffle at Shandon Court in East Islip, and awards for finishers. All 4 mile participants receive medals at completion. Cash prizes are listed for top overall and masters places, plus age-group awards across standard divisions. The school district that brings the most participants earns a $1000 grant. The Irish Mile and the kiddie run also have awards for top finishers and all kiddie run finishers receive awards.
Pre-race check-in is held at Shandon Court and day-of check-in and registration take place at East Islip Marina. Parking is available at the marina, but participants should expect delays and periodic street closures on Bayview Avenue and nearby streets. Strollers are allowed free of charge when the child is registered and must start near the back. Dogs are not encouraged. Registration is nontransferable and not refundable; fundraising of $50 can qualify a participant to have registration refunded under the event’s procedures. Live results, same-day finish line photos, and free video are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
