Islip Terrace Fire Dept “Heathers Helpers” 5K Run/Walk
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Islip Terrace Fire Dept “Heathers Helpers” 5K Run/Walk
The Islip Terrace Fire Dept “Heathers Helpers” 5K Run/Walk takes place on August 22, 2026, at Race Site, 264 Beaver Dam Rd., Islip Terrace, NY 11752. The event includes a community 5K and a separate kids fun run for children age 10 and under.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Fun Run (untimed, 10 & under)
Registration fees vary by registration date and options. Example prices include a 5K registration from $38.98 to $44.15 (processing fee included) and a Kids Fun Run fee of $13.10. The first 300 registrants are guaranteed a shirt and finishers receive a medal. Personalized bibs are available for participants who register three weeks in advance.
Course details list the route along local streets and finish at the Islip Terrace Fire Department headquarters. Road markers will direct runners along the course, which includes an out-and-back section at the ITFD sub station. Event staff manage bib pickup; last-minute registrants receive bib numbers by text.
Amenities include live online, text, and email results, free finish line photos, and same-day finish line video and pictures. Awards are given to the top four men and top four women overall. The event is presented by Islip Terrace Fire Dept and Heathers Helpers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
