Love In Action 5K Run/Walk
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Love in Action 5K Run/Walk
Love in Action is a community 5K run and walk with a separate kids fun run held in October at Venetian Shores Park in Lindenhurst, NY. The event takes place rain or shine and is organized to raise awareness and funds for the McGarry Love in Action Foundation, which supports young adults aging out of foster care and families facing cancer.
Distances
- 5K
- Kids Fun Run
Amenities listed for participants include an after party at Sand City South with discounted drafts for participants and volunteers, bagels, water, coffee, snacks, live online/text/email results, free finish line photos, and same-day finish line video. Personalized bibs are available for those who register three weeks in advance. Merchandise proceeds support the foundation.
Awards are given to the top overall male and female and to the top three male and female finishers in age groups that start at 14 and under and continue in five-year bands through 70 plus.
Bib pickup options include an in-person early pickup on 10/9 at Sand City Brewing Co., 150 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, NY, and race-day pickup with a bib number required for collection. Last-minute registrants within 24 hours receive their bib number by text. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
