New Hyde Park-Mineola 8K Run/Walk
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New Hyde Park-Mineola 48th Annual 8K Race
The event is the 48th annual 8K race, held at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park, New York, on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The program includes the following distances:
- 8K race
- Kids' Fun Run
The race is dedicated to first responders of 9/11 and to those who defend the country at home and abroad. Proceeds from the event are distributed to local non-profit organizations. Finishers in the 8K receive a commemorative medal. Awards include cash prizes for the top three male and top three female finishers, age-group awards covering ages 15 through 85 and older, and a school division award that provides a contribution to the PTA of the school with the most participants across the 8K and the fun run.
Event operations described by the organizer include an FDNY bagpiper leading runners to the start, the National Anthem sung by a local graduate who will also run the 8K, and race medals presented by local officials. On-site amenities include bagels, bananas, coffee, and sweet treats; refreshments are provided by the Lakeville Civic Association. Race services include chip timing by SRC Timing, traffic control by Nassau County Police, and an automatic raffle entry for all 8K participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
