NCPD Police Officer Memorial 5K
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NCPD Police Officer Memorial 5K Run
The event is held annually at Eisenhower Park with the start and finish at the Field House on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, NY. It comprises organized running events for adults and children and operates as a memorial fundraiser.
Distances offered:
- 5K (3.1 Miles)
- Kids 1K Fun Run
The 5K is a chipped timed event with start line timing mats, mile markers with split clocks, and a professional finish line with an announcer. The kids 1K provides each participant a BIB number with a timing chip, a youth t-shirt, and names are announced as children cross the finish line. Registration for the 5K opens February 1, 2026 and closes February 28, 2026; the listed fee is $34.00. Registration for the kids 1K opens February 1, 2026 and closes August 16, 2026; the listed fee is $15.00.
The run began in 1993 as a memorial event after a Nassau County police officer died in the line of duty. Proceeds from the event are used to present scholarships in the names of fallen officers to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue postsecondary education and who are involved in their schools running clubs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
